‘Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid’ returns with seventh season
28 June 2026, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
Abul Hayat lauds Khairul Basar’s portrayal of Jibanananda Das
28 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Entertainment
Dev to host new season of ‘Dadagiri’
27 June 2026, 14:22 PM
TV & Film
Mim gets emotional at ‘Lifeline’ special screening
27 June 2026, 12:40 PM
Entertainment
The response to ‘Dorodia’ has been overwhelming: Tawsif Mahbub
26 June 2026, 16:28 PM
Entertainment
Daisy Edgar-Jones to lead new adaptation of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
26 June 2026, 12:40 PM
TV & Film
Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s ‘Hawa’ and ‘Roid’ screen together at Star Cineplex
26 June 2026, 12:35 PM
TV & Film
Film Artistes’ Association election set for July 3
26 June 2026, 12:21 PM
Entertainment
SRK celebrates 34 years in Bollywood in Mangalore
26 June 2026, 11:19 AM
TV & Film
Does Bangladesh really have a box office?
26 June 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
‘Suits: LA’: NBC approves pilot for ‘Suits’ spinoff
In a major development, NBC Universal has greenlit the pilot for the highly-anticipated "Suits" spinoff, titled "Suits: LA”. The production is set to kick off in late March in Vancouver, bringing a fresh iteration of the popular legal drama to the screen.
2 February 2024, 06:10 AM
Quentin Tarantino to reunite with Brad Pitt for his last film
The film will mark their fourth collaboration, in continuation of their cinematic reunion in the already existing line of critically acclaimed and blockbuster hits like, “True Romance” (1993), “Inglourious Basterds” (2009), and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019). The last film earned Pitt his first Academy Award for best supporting actor.
2 February 2024, 06:05 AM
Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Aynabaji’ to make its OTT debut with Hoichoi
Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.
2 February 2024, 05:49 AM
Honoured to represent Bangladesh in Iran: Jaya Ahsan
The actress now resides in Iran for the release of the movie "Fereshte" at Tehran's 42nd International Fajr Film Festival. Competing alongside renowned Iranian filmmakers, Jaya's "Fereshte" will depict a story directed by Morteza Atashzamzam, with Joya playing the role of a resilient woman.
1 February 2024, 12:09 PM
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' shooting
In a recent development, actor and producer Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter charges related to the tragic shooting incident on the set of the low-budget western film "Rust" in New Mexico. Prosecutors in the state, who initially dropped charges, revived the case, leading to Baldwin's indictment for the second time.
1 February 2024, 11:18 AM
There’s no way to feel sad: Margot Robbie on Oscar snub
Margot Robbie has opened up about being overlooked for an Oscar nomination for her role in "Barbie". Addressing the nominations, which notably excluded both her and Greta Gerwig, and the subsequent social media outcry, Robbie expressed that Gerwig deserved recognition in the Best Director category. According to Variety, Robbie made these remarks during a SAG-AFTRA discussion with her co-stars from "Barbie".
1 February 2024, 10:28 AM
Release of Giasuddin Selim’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ to delay further?
The much-anticipated release of prominent director Giasuddin Selim's directorial, “Kajol Rekha”, has reportedly been delayed further due to the team’s plan to launch wider promotional activities.
1 February 2024, 06:51 AM
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi’ of past era captivates in first look
The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Netflix series, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", has been revealed. The series stars versatile actors Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in pivotal roles, portraying the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India.
1 February 2024, 06:15 AM
Ananta-Barsha to star in upcoming Masud Rana project
The enduring literary legacy of the late writer Qazi Anwar Hussain lives on through his immortal creation “Masud Rana”. An upcoming film titled “Cheetah” has been written based on the author's novel “Operation Cheetah”.
1 February 2024, 06:09 AM
Judge me by my work, not my colour: Samira Khan Mahi
“I feel uncomfortable about people making such trolls about skin colour, even though, only a few people do it. A person, an actress, should be judged by nothing but her work. Criticise my work, and I'll accept it. I'll work harder on myself. But you only define yourself when you criticise someone for skin colour. I am and will keep working for the audience and their love.”
31 January 2024, 18:05 PM
Valentine’s special tele-fictions will feature young stars
Close-up Valentine’s special is all set to telecast three romantic tele-fictions featuring popular young actors of television this upcoming Valentine’s Day on February 14. Acclaimed director Mostafa Kamal Raz has produced the Close-up’s valentine’s day tribute this year.
31 January 2024, 13:27 PM
‘Sisimpur’ secures Anthem Award following Kidscreen Award
“Sisimpur”, the popular children’s programme for Bangladeshi children won the internationally acclaimed 3rd Anthem Award under the category of “Film, Video, Television or Show”. Through messages of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), “Sisimpur” has played a significant role in bringing about transformative changes in society, earning this prestigious award.
31 January 2024, 12:33 PM
January box office: Four local films fail to attract audiences
The allure of movies hasn't waned even during the final phase of the OTT era. In fact, the audience’s interest in the big screen seems to be growing steadily. A glance at neighboring India reveals a significant trend: where the box office used to earn Rs 100 crores, it's now reaching a thousand crores.
31 January 2024, 11:59 AM
Bubly's sister takes a jab at Apu Biswas
Within the showbiz industry, it's not uncommon to witness instances where celebrities indirectly or even directly critique their peers on camera. Joining the ranks of those who engage in this bad practice is Nazneen Mimi, renowned as a singer in the film industry and the older sister of Bubly.
31 January 2024, 11:08 AM
Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says
Bob Marley's family hopes a new biographical movie about the superstar singer, who popularised reggae with his catchy tunes and spiritual and socially conscious lyrics, will help revive his legacy.
31 January 2024, 05:14 AM
Henry Cavill leads Guy Ritchie’s action spy comedy ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
The highly anticipated trailer for Guy Ritchie's upcoming World War II film, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”, has finally been unveiled, showcasing Henry Cavill in a charismatic lead role. The action-packed spy comedy, inspired by true events, delves into the clandestine world of UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s secret WWII combat organisation.
31 January 2024, 04:30 AM
Ekushey Boi Mela 2024: Where the stars land on pages
Over the years, an increasing number of celebrities from music, film and television have released their books at the Ekushey Book Fair. Enthusiastic fans eagerly seek out books authored by their favourite celebrities, inscribed with a personalised signature, all while hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars themselves.
30 January 2024, 18:05 PM
Farooki returns home from hospital
Meanwhile, directors from his ‘bhai brother group’, including Redoan Rony, Ashfaque Nipun, and Adnan Al Rajeev amongst others have shared emotional responses, prayers and positive thoughts for their ‘Boss’ Farooki.
30 January 2024, 14:33 PM
Ben Stiller announces return of ‘Severance’ with season 2
Since encountering significant delays due to the recent resolution of actors' and writers' strikes, the highly acclaimed sci-fi thriller series "Severance" is back in production for its second season. The Emmy-nominated show, starring Adam Scott, explores a dystopian world where employees undergo a surgical procedure to separate their memories between work and personal life.
30 January 2024, 12:57 PM
Shakib Khan starrer 'Rajkumar’s' title track features 300 dancers
The filming of the title song for the Himel Ashraf directorial movie “Rajkumar”, featuring Shakib Khan, commenced at BFDC today morning. Approximately 300 dance artistes are actively participating in the shooting of the film's first song.
30 January 2024, 11:35 AM