Celebrities, supporters, and journalists gathered to watch the actress’ debut film on the big screen.

“Rickshaw Girl,” directed by Amitabh Reza, is finally set to release in Bangladeshi cinemas next year, as confirmed by the director himself.

Christmas, the most significant religious celebration for Christians, is being observed today. To mark the occasion, various television channels across the country have scheduled special programmes.

A common question people ask about astrologers is, "Why can’t an astrologer predict their own fate?" The trailer for the new episode of “Dui Shaw”, titled “Bhaggo Bhalo”, addresses this intriguing question through Mosharraf Karim’s character, an astrologer.

The charges were dismissed with prejudice in July after a tumultuous hearing revealed prosecutorial misconduct. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer faulted the prosecution for deliberately withholding evidence from Baldwin’s defence team.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using groundbreaking IMAX film technology,” the studio stated. “For the first time, Homer’s foundational saga will be brought to IMAX screens, debuting worldwide on July 17, 2026.”

After being delayed for five years, "Makeup" finally received approval for release on December 17 from the Certification Board.

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema and one of the guiding lights of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away due to kidney-related ailments in Mumbai on December 23. He was 90.

Sadia Islam Mou will be seen in a special drama celebrating the diamond jubilee (60th anniversary) of Bangladesh Television (BTV). The actress will be seen playing a dual role in the drama titled “Shonar Shinduk.”

Although filmmaking in the Chittagong Hill Tracts began in the 1990s, the region continues to produce a limited number of films. Due to the lack of regular screening platforms, these works often remain unfamiliar to both the local hill communities and the mainstream audience. The festival aims to bridge this gap, providing a stage for Indigenous films and introducing them to wider audiences.

Indian filmmaker Aniket Dutta is directing a film titled “The Clouds Wake No Clocks,” centred on the journey of a refugee family. The screenplay, co-written by Aniket Dutta and Roshni Sen, features Bangladeshi actors Mostafa Monwar and Deepanwita Martin in leading roles. 

As the year comes to a close, several films are set for theatrical release, with “Nakshikanthar Zamin” (“A Tale of Two Sisters”), directed by Akram Khan, scheduled to premiere on December 27.  

Renowned actress Azmeri Haque Badhan, celebrated for her stellar performances in films and web series, will no longer be a part of Lamia Chowdhury's highly anticipated film, “Meyeder Golpo.”

This year, Bangladeshi director Rajib Rafi’s short film “Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar” has secured a spot in the competition category of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.

With the film “Chalchitra”, Dhaka-based actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba has marked his debut in Kolkata’s film industry as well as on the global cinematic stage.

Oscar winner Jared Leto has been roped into playing Skeletor, the skull-faced nemesis of He-Man, in the upcoming “Masters of the Universe” movie, according to Variety. 

Puja Cherry plays a glamorous role in the web-series “Black Money”, directed by Raihan Rafi. The show has finished filming and is expected to premiere on Bongo in the new year.

Lively also alleges that Baldoni's actions have resulted in "severe emotional distress.”

The decision to give Swinton the Honourary Golden Bear prize was taken in recognition of her "breathtaking" range and status as "one of our modern filmmaking idols", Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle said in a statement.

On December 20, “Priyo Maloti” graced 20 cinema halls nationwide. Featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury in the titular role of Maloti Rani Das, the film marks a significant milestone for both the actress and its director, Shankha Dasgupta, as their silver screen debut.