Directors reflect on fading trend of family dramas
18 April 2026, 20:02 PM
TV & Film
Tom Cruise-led ‘Top Gun 3’ officially enters production
18 April 2026, 13:54 PM
TV & Film
‘Domm’ expands to 58 theatres across US and Canada
18 April 2026, 11:50 AM
TV & Film
Bhabna attends Moscow Film Festival for the first time
18 April 2026, 11:14 AM
TV & Film
Razz’s redemption
18 April 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
‘Bonolota Express’ becomes highest-grossing Bangladeshi film in North America
17 April 2026, 21:11 PM
Entertainment
A new actress in town / Starry-eyed Arpita on debuts with 'Tumito Cholei Jabe'
17 April 2026, 17:42 PM
TV & Film
Niloy Alamgir responds to backlash over animal welfare posts
17 April 2026, 16:32 PM
TV & Film
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer teases Doctor Doom showdown, Evans returns as Captain America
17 April 2026, 13:33 PM
TV & Film
‘Prince’ set for Italy release after Eid run
17 April 2026, 13:24 PM
TV & Film
Mosharraf Karim returns to shoot following student protest
Earlier this week, he shot a one-hour drama. The shooting took place in Pubail, Gazipur. The rural-themed drama directed by Taifur Jahan Asik is titled “Sorry Bou” (Sorry Wife).
16 August 2024, 10:39 AM
Two doctors among five people charged in Matthew Perry's death
Two doctors and three others including a personal assistant to Matthew Perry have been charged with supplying the "Friends" star with ketamine, the powerful sedative that caused his overdose death nearly a year ago, authorities said on Thursday.
16 August 2024, 07:02 AM
Aparna Sen-Anjan Dutt starrer ‘Ei Raat Tomar Amar’ to release next month
Directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, another acclaimed actor-director, the film is slated for release on August 30 in West Bengal cinemas. Additionally, it has a consecutive release on the popular OTT platform Hoichoi.
16 August 2024, 06:24 AM
Suborna Mustafa safe after attack on her home
In a time when remembering the contributions of Bangabandhu is seemingly being questioned, actress Rokeya Prachi courageously took her stand in mourning Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, almost single-handedly.
16 August 2024, 06:24 AM
‘Dorod’ actress accuses filmmaker Anonno Mamun of exploitation, unpaid wages
Actress Elina Shammi, a part of the ensemble cast of “Dorod”, publicly accused director Anonno Mamun of unpaid wages and exploitation on Wednesday night.
16 August 2024, 06:14 AM
Film ‘Twisters’ hits Dhaka theatres
The much-anticipated Hollywood film "Twisters" is set to hit Star Cineplex hall in Dhaka, starting today, as per recent social media posts from the multiplex. This movie serves as a standalone sequel to the 1996 classic "Twister".
16 August 2024, 05:08 AM
‘420’ series’ famed Haq chacha passes away
His son, Babu, conveyed the sad news through a heartfelt post on his father's Facebook page.
15 August 2024, 11:46 AM
Mahi, Symon come out in support of Rokeya Prachi
Despite the attacks faced by the actress, few artistes or technicians have publicly supported her or protested on social media.
15 August 2024, 11:14 AM
‘The Notebook’ actress Gena Rowlands passes away at 94
US actress Gena Rowlands, whose six-decade career garnered Oscar nominations and other acclaim, died Wednesday at age 94.
15 August 2024, 06:50 AM
Srijit Mukherji backs protesters as 'Padatik' releases amid Kolkata unrest
The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor have ignited outrage across West Bengal, and women from across the state marched in a “Reclaim the Night” protest yesterday (Augus5 14), just before India’s Independence Day. At the same time, doctors nationwide have halted work, demanding stronger laws for their protection.
15 August 2024, 05:58 AM
Shah Rukh Khan sheds light on 'King'
Shah Rukh Khan very recently revealed that Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming directorial film "King" starring himself in the titular role is set to be a high-octane action-drama aimed at a broad audience. Interestingly, the movie will also mark a significant role for his daughter, Suhana Khan.
15 August 2024, 05:23 AM
Ritwik Ghatak’s ancestral home demolished in Rajshahi
The ancestral home of legendary Bengali filmmaker Ritwik Kumar Ghatak in Rajshahi has been reduced to rubble, sparking outrage among local residents.
14 August 2024, 15:45 PM
Rokeya Prachi attacked while protesting at Dhanmondi 32
Prachi took up a position at the charred site, announcing her peaceful vigil on social media. "I am here at Dhanmondi 32," she wrote, “Let justice be served for all murders, all chaos. Let there be justice for the erasure of Bengali history. I am here. We also want justice. I will remember the history of independence and Bangabandhu in this peaceful protest. I am at the burned Dhanmondi 32. Joy Bangla. Joy Bangabandhu."
14 August 2024, 15:17 PM
‘Emergency’ trailer out: ‘A Shakespearean take’ on Indira Gandhi’s life
“Emergency”, directed by Kangana Ranaut herself, features an ensemble cast including Mahima Chaudhary, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik, among others.
14 August 2024, 13:47 PM
Open-air film fest to celebrate indigenous cinema in Dhaka
The selected films, each a poignant portrayal of indigenous culture, identity, and resilience, include: “Khumi I Awmnai Rita” (2006), “Life is Still Not Ours” (2014), “My Bicycle” (2015), “Abhima” (2021), “Kalpana…Not Imagination” (2016), “Felim: Cinema for Identity” (2017), “Choto Pakhi” (2017), and “Song of Kopotakkho” (2021).
14 August 2024, 13:20 PM
Keya Payel denies involvement in 'Aynaghor' after initial claims
Director Joy Sarkar had announced plans for the film just two days prior, even registering the title with the Directors' Guild and naming Payel as the lead. However, the actress has since dismissed these claims, casting doubt over the future of the production.
14 August 2024, 11:02 AM
Tabu’s first look in ‘Dune: Prophecy’ unveiled
Tabu, who portrays Sister Francesca in the HBO Original “Dune: Prophecy”, had shared that she immediately accepted the role without hesitation when approached. Yesterday, the official look of Tabu’s character was unveiled by the Instagram accounts of Jio Cinema and “Dune: Prophecy”.
14 August 2024, 10:46 AM
Voice actress of Misty and Jessie from Pokémon dies at 46
Rachael Lillis, who provided the voices for the characters of Misty and Jessie from the original English dub of the Pokémon series, has died at 46. Lillis passed away on August 10. She was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in May.
14 August 2024, 08:30 AM
‘Rana Plaza’ film to be sent back to censor board after 11-year wait
This event inspired director Nazrul Islam Khan to start production of the film "Rana Plaza" that same year. The film starred Pori Moni as Reshma and Symon Sadiq as Tittu.
14 August 2024, 07:35 AM
Film ‘An Apple Tree Inside The Head’ set to premiere in Australia
The Bangladeshi feature film “Mathar Bhethor Apple Gachh” (An Apple Tree Inside The Head) is set to have its world premiere in Melbourne, Australia. The film has been officially selected for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), where it will be screened for the first time on August 21.
14 August 2024, 07:03 AM