The Bangladeshi film "Agantuk" (The Stranger) has been chosen to screen at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Biplob Sarkar, the film is a collaborative effort with co-producers Rammya Rahim Choudhury, Tazul Haque and himself. This esteemed festival, taking place from August 15 to 25, will showcase the freshest films from across the subcontinent.

Raihan Rafi's “Toofan” has not only gained popularity in Bangladesh but has also performed well in theatres in the US, Australia, and Canada.

On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions. 

This film has become the second blockbuster of 2024, following Disney-Pixar's "Inside Out 2" with $1.558 billion, and is only the second R-rated movie ever to enter the prestigious billion-dollar club.

On August 4, 2018, Nawshaba was detained by RAB from a shooting spot in Uttara. Under Section 57 of the ICT Act, she was charged with spreading rumours on social media about the student protest for the demand for road safety. It is to be noted that she was not the only one who was charged under that act. Photographer Shahidul Alam, lawyer Imtiaz Mahmood, journalist Kajol, and many other activists were charged under this act for speaking against the former AL-led government.

The winners of the 70th National Film Awards of India have officially been unveiled today. The country's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released the list of award recipients, which shows that in the ongoing competition between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, the latter has once again taken the lead.

"We filmed ‘Padatik’ in 2022, and it was a challenging time for me because my father passed away during the shoot. Despite that, I continued with the filming. The director encouraged me, and I performed with confidence," shared the “Aynabaji” actor.

In her words, "Some fraudulent pages are using my image to promote online gambling or gaming apps. I have no personal connection or awareness regarding this. Therefore, I will soon take legal steps. I am not responsible if anyone gets deceived by this. Thank you."

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).

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.

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.

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. 

Actress Elina Shammi, a part of the ensemble cast of “Dorod”, publicly accused director Anonno Mamun of unpaid wages and exploitation on Wednesday night.

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".

His son, Babu, conveyed the sad news through a heartfelt post on his father's Facebook page.

Despite the attacks faced by the actress, few artistes or technicians have publicly supported her or protested on social media.

US actress Gena Rowlands, whose six-decade career garnered Oscar nominations and other acclaim, died Wednesday at age 94.

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.

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.

The ancestral home of legendary Bengali filmmaker Ritwik Kumar Ghatak in Rajshahi has been reduced to rubble, sparking outrage among local residents.