Bangladeshi film “Mastul” has won the Special Mention Award (Jury) from the Federation of Film Societies in Moscow.

Among the most featured actors, Khairul Basar stands out, starring in 15 projects that are being released one after another. So far, seven have premiered, including “Golper Naam Maya” directed by Shetu Arif, “Shohore Joto Rong” by Syed Shakil, “Manush Ki Bolbe” by Ashikur Rahman, “Payel” by Sayful Hafiz Khan, and “Jodi Amar How” by Serniabat Shawon, among others, while others are on the line.

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

The film went on to be a major success. "There are countless stories like that in my acting life," Rozina reflects. "Every film holds its own memories. As long as I live, I’ll carry those stories with me."

After completing 30 successful seasons, Duronto TV is set to launch its 31st season of programming from April 27. This season will feature exciting new shows, including three brand new cartoon series—“Coconut: The Little Dragon”, “Grisu”, and “Q Pootle 5”, as well as a fresh new season of the channel’s original family drama “Radhibari Khaidai – Season 2”.

All things considered, Bangladesh is set for a vibrant presence at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with its official entries: the short films “Ali” and “Agapito” in the main competition category.

Actor Arifin Shuvoo has returned to the spotlight by surprising fans with a 19-second teaser posted on his official Facebook page yesterday evening. Since announcing signing on “Neelchakra” last year, he had not posted anything about it. However, he captioned the teaser, declaring, “It’s coming,” and sparked widespread speculation and excitement.

Following the festive Eid celebrations, a new romantic drama titled “Megher Brishti” is set to premiere, featuring Farhan Ahmed Jovan and Naznin Niha in lead roles.

Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy and also serves as a producer. She leads a cast stacked with both returning favourites and new faces, including KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Henry Golding, Uma Thurman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Lionsgate has announced the cast for its upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ latest addition to the “Hunger Games” franchise, “Sunrise on the Reaping”. The film is slated for release on November 20, 2026.

"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

Following a brief hiatus, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Syed Ahmed Shawki is set to return to the OTT screen with his much-anticipated third web-series, “Gulmohor”. Known for his hits “Taqdeer” and “Karagar”, Shawki’s latest project marks his comeback after nearly three years.

Actress Arifa Parvin Zaman Moushumi is set to showcase her singing talent at the upcoming “Bangladesh Day Parade and Festival” in Los Angeles

Netflix has officially announced the release date for “Wednesday” Season 2. The streaming platform strategically revealed the news yesterday—appropriately a Wednesday—alongside the first official trailer and promotional images.

Challenging conventional perceptions of beauty tied to youth, People Magazine has named 62-year-old Hollywood actor Demi Moore as the Most Beautiful Woman of 2025 in its latest issue.

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam stated that the government has initiated a range of multifaceted measures to strengthen the operational capacity of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

In 2015, he made “Testimony of a Thread” (Bengali title: Ekti Shutar Jobanbondi). As the director explains, “I made the film out of a citizen’s responsibility.”

As in previous years, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited submissions for full-length and short film proposals to be considered for government grants. While the initial deadline for submitting the story, screenplay, and overall production plan was April 7 at 4pm, it has now been extended to April 27.

Six-time National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu is currently attending the Moscow International Film Festival, where his latest film “Mastul” has been officially selected for the main competition. Out of 11 films from around the world, “Mastul” is the only entry representing Bangladesh this year.

In its opening week, “Jongli” will screen in 5 theatres across Canada, 28 in the United States, and 7 in the United Kingdom. In the UK, the release is a joint presentation by Swapno Scarecrow and Reverie Films.