The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.

The couple celebrated an intimate wedding at Gausul Azam Jame Masjid, surrounded by close friends and family on January 24.

While Bonna Mirza is widely recognised for her roles in cinema and television, her roots in theatre remain a defining aspect of her career. Despite being a prominent figure in the film and TV industry, Bonna frequently graces the stage, captivating audiences with her acting prowess.

Anticipation for the simultaneous worldwide release of the much-awaited Bollywood film “Fighter”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, turned into disappointment as the movie faces hurdles in its release in Bangladesh. Action Cut Entertainment, the film's distributor, has refused to comply with certain conditions, leading to the indefinite postponement of the movie's release in the country.

In a recent development, it has been reported that Preity Zinta, a prominent figure in the film industry, is considering a return to the silver screen with "Lahore 1947", starring Sunny Deol.

After an intense legal battle, the creators of "Animal" have successfully secured its release on Netflix. The dispute between co-producers, CINE 1 Studios Private Limited and T-Series, was amicably resolved, focusing on alleged contractual breaches.

The series revolves around thrilling incidents centring on a criminal’s pursuit of smuggling money to foreign countries and investigations run by the Bangladesh Customs Intelligence.

The comedian, who, over his 16-year tenure as host of the Comedy Central programme, solidified it as a significant influence in entertainment and culture, is set to make a comeback. Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios declared that he will resume hosting the show every Monday starting February 12.

Dhaka University’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, Department of Bangla, and Nazrul Gobeshona Kendro are set to jointly stage “Birangana Kabya”, marking the 200th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali and playwright Michael Madhusudan Dutt.

In the midst of a cold January rain, fans and media eagerly awaited a glimpse of Swastika Mukherjee. Enthralled by her beauty and grace, Bangladeshi fans have fallen for the quintessential Bong beauty.

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.

Arifin Shuvoo's deep love and devotion to his mother was known to all. He frequently shared sweet moments with her on social media, and his genuine care for his mother was loved by everyone too.

In a recent episode of The Daily Star's podcast, "Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi", the “Kuhelika” actress discussed her journey in showbiz and her latest endeavours.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to helm his upcoming multi-starrer film, "Love and War", featuring the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.

Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was initially hospitalised on Tuesday due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as advised by the doctors.

Penned by Hasanuzzaman Masum, the song features lines, “Bristy ekhon ar bhalo lagena… Tobu Sarakkhon amar hridoy mon Nibir opekkha korche,” which loosely translates to, “The sound of rain seems like someone’s earnest tears to me now, don’t the clouds in the sky delineate the pain in my heart! The rain freezes my heart in grief as I constantly wait for my beloved Nibir.”

The ongoing 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is abuzz with the latest screening – "Bijoyar Pore (Autumn Flies)", directed by Abhijit Sri Das. The film, released on January 12, has earned its spot in the Cinema of the World section of the festival, attracting attention and anticipation from cinema enthusiasts.

The onset of postmodern cinema in the grand scheme of Hollywood filmmaking began in the 1980s, reflecting and influencing the historical fusion of media culture, technology, and consumerism. Postmodern cinema is distinguished by disjointed narratives, a dark view of the human condition, images of chaos alongside random violence, the death of the hero, an emphasis on technique over content, and dystopian views of the future. The genre departs from the modernist cultural tradition established on the Enlightenment, industrial society norms, and faith in historical progress.

Actress Mousumi Mou, who is also a presenter, has tied the knot with Arif Haque. The marriage was conducted through family arrangements with the consent of both families. Mou personally confirmed the news of the wedding, mentioning that Arif expressed his liking for her.

There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.