Sabyasachi Chakraborty returns to Satyajit Ray’s stories with Sandip Ray

Sandip Ray has previously adapted his father’s short stories for television through projects such as “Satyajit-er Priyo Golpo” and “Satyajit-er Goppo”. The new project will similarly draw from Satyajit Ray’s short fiction.
28 September 2026

‘The Difficult Bride’ heads to eight more festivals after historic Venice selection

After making history at the Venice International Film Festival, Bangladeshi film “The Difficult Bride” has been invited to eight major film festivals across Europe, North America, and Asia within a month of its world premiere.
28 September 2026

He used to call me Mrinal: Golam Farida Chhonda on Mustafa Monwar

For Chhonda, however, the greatest legacy of “Strir Potro” was what she learned from Mustafa Monwar.
27 September 2026

99th Academy Awards: ‘Roid’ reflects Bangladesh’s evolving ambitions

The announcement was made at a press conference titled “Meet the Press”, held at the Padma Hall of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka.
27 September 2026

Aunt May actress Rosemary Harris celebrates 99th birthday

Her daughter, actress Jennifer Ehle, shared photos from the celebration on Instagram. The pictures showed Harris sitting at a table with a dessert and a single candle, surrounded by her loved ones.
27 September 2026

‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ returns to No 1 at box office

“Avengers: Endgame Encore” earned $11.2 million from 3,060 screens on Friday, putting the Marvel re-release in first place. Industry estimates project a weekend haul of about $26 million.
27 September 2026

‘Roid’ selected to represent Bangladesh at Oscars

The announcement was formally made at a press conference held at a five-star hotel in the capital today.
27 September 2026

Salman Muqtadir’s studio vandalised

Content creator Salman Muqtadir’s studio in the capital’s ECB Chattar area was vandalised by miscreants over an alleged extortion dispute, claims the content creator.
27 September 2026

‘Off Campus’ star Ella Bright joins Sony’s ‘Narcs’

Actor Ella Bright, known for Prime Video’s romantic drama series “Off Campus,” has landed her first major studio film role. She will star opposite Mason Thames in Sony Pictures’ upcoming coming-of-age comedy “Narcs.”
26 September 2026

Zafar Iqbal: The ‘hero’ behind the camera and microphone

Today marks the birth anniversary of the modern, romantic and stylish hero. Born in Dhaka on September 25, 1950, Zafar Iqbal passed away on January 8, 1992, at the age of just 41.
25 September 2026

Hannah Einbinder calls for end to Gaza attacks after UN protest arrest

Einbinder was among several actors and other public figures detained as protesters blocked an intersection outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu’s address to the General Assembly.
25 September 2026

Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan passes away at 56

Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting roles in films such as “Welcome”, “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”, “Gadar 2” and “Stree 2”, has died at the age of 56 following a battle with cancer.
25 September 2026

Ankan and Nandita unite for Coke Studio Bangla’s ‘Mothura’

Written and composed by Ankan Kumar Roy, "Mothura" features vocals by Sanzida Mahmood Nandita alongside Ankan himself, with music arranged by Shuvendu Das Shuvo.
24 September 2026

Film industry in dire state after 17 years of misrule: State Minister Mir Helal

The planned Rangamati facility is part of the first phase of a nationwide initiative to build 26 modern information complexes.
24 September 2026

Tawsif, Sreya team up for Vicky Zahed’s new web series

Actor Tawsif Mahbub is set to appear in filmmaker Vicky Zahed’s upcoming web series “Pranbhomra”, alongside actress Sreyashee Sreya. The series will mark Sreya’s debut in OTT content and is being produced for streaming platform iScreen.
24 September 2026

2026 International Emmy nominations announced, with India, UK and Argentina leading major races

Bangladesh also features in the nominations through Al Jazeera English’s current affairs programme “Al Jazeera Investigates: Hasina: 36 Days in July”, which is nominated in the Current Affairs category.
24 September 2026

28 years later, ‘Hothat Brishti’ gets a new chapter

“Hothat Brishti” made a strong impact on audiences when it premiered on Channel i on Eid-ul-Azha in 1998, following its theatrical release. Twenty-eight years later, “Abar Hothat Brishti” revisits the story and its familiar atmosphere with a new generation of actors.
23 September 2026

Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 edition, set to return next year

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival has cancelled its sixth edition, originally scheduled to take place from December 3 to 12, with organisers announcing that the event will return in the final quarter of 2027.
23 September 2026

New platform for independent film screenings launches

Independent filmmakers often face greater challenges in getting their films released than in making them. To address this issue, a new platform titled “Cine Totem” is set to begin regular screenings of independent films in Dhaka.
23 September 2026

Saad’s new ‘Mission’

The upcoming Bangladeshi OTT project “Mission DDLJ (Dhrubo-Diya’s Love Journey)” serves as a direct, affectionate tribute to Shah Rukh Khan, “DDLJ”, and the enduring nostalgia of 90s romance.
23 September 2026