If the government wants to help, I will not accept it: Rifat Chowdhury

Despite his illness, Rifat hopes to return to acting and writing poetry. His well-wishers have urged his colleagues, friends and members of the arts and literary communities to support him and pray for his recovery.
22 September 2026

Shapla Kuri 2026 preliminary selection begins

More than 500 contestants took part in the Qirat, recitation, and music categories on Monday, with 60 receiving “yes cards” and advancing from the preliminary selection, according to the supplied report.
22 September 2026

Netflix, British Library team up to bring viewers back to books behind screen favourites

Netflix has partnered with the British Library to help audiences discover the books behind some of the world’s most popular films and series.
22 September 2026

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to end with third season

Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again” will conclude with its upcoming third season on Disney+, according to Variety.
22 September 2026

‘Abar Hothat Brishti’ to hit cinemas in October

The 1998 classic “Hothat Brishti” is returning to the big screen in a new version, titled “Abar Hothat Brishti”, with newcomers Arian Sarowar and Radifa Narmin in the lead roles.
21 September 2026

‘Come on, troll me now’: Salman Khan hits back at ‘dadajaan’ memes

Salman Khan appeared visibly frustrated with the culture of social media trolling during the latest episode of "Weekend Ka Vaar" on "Bigg Boss 20". Addressing the criticism he has faced over his appearance, the actor took off his T-shirt and challenged those who had mocked him online.
21 September 2026

Melissa Barrera reflects on Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour

Actress and singer Melissa Barrera has spoken out about Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” over his pro-Palestine comments, reflecting on the support the rapper received and drawing parallels with her own dismissal from the “Scream” franchise.
21 September 2026

‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF People’s Choice Award

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s “La Bola Negra” has won the People’s Choice Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), placing the Spanish drama among the films attracting attention ahead of the upcoming Academy Awards.
21 September 2026

Jaya and Churni’s silence speak volumes in ‘Aajo Ardhangini’

She does not merely act out Meghna’s breakdown; she makes the audience feel it from within. These moments particularly highlight Jaya’s strength as an actor. Through her performance, Jaya Ahsan draws the audience into Meghna’s world.
20 September 2026

Before Sophia Loren became a global icon, she was a girl shaped by post-war Italy

At 92, her journey from Sofia Scicolone of Pozzuoli to Oscar-winning screen legend remains a story of survival, reinvention and endurance
20 September 2026

Rajshahi University-based film ‘Chirkut’ set for Durga Puja release

Set against the campus life of the period, the film explores youth, friendship, love, nostalgia, and the experiences surrounding the incident. Akib has written and directed the film, as well as its screenplay.
20 September 2026

Rifat Chowdhury hospitalised over health issues

His portrayal of “Jatiyo Kaka” in “Sixty Nine” brought him widespread recognition among television audiences.
20 September 2026

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on the occasion of Radhashtami. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter through a joint social media post on September 19.
20 September 2026

Suchanda’s six decades of cinematic brilliance

As Suchanda celebrates her birthday today (September 19), let us look back on a remarkable six-decade journey in Dhaka cinema. One of the most renowned faces of the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, she made her big-screen debut 60 years ago with "Kagojer Nouka", directed by Subhash Dutta, marking the beginning of a career that would establish her as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
19 September 2026

The songs that keep Salman-Shabnur’s ’90s romance alive

Whenever Salman and Shabnur appeared together in a song, their chemistry made it feel as though they were not simply acting—they were genuinely in love.
19 September 2026

Salman Shah tribute short film ‘Backdated’ to release today marking his birth anniversary

A short film paying tribute to legendary Bangladeshi actor Salman Shah will be released today on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
19 September 2026

Rubaiyat Hossain’s ‘The Difficult Bride’ wins praise at Toronto Film Festival

Rubaiyat Hossain’s latest film “The Difficult Bride” has received positive responses at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it is representing Bangladesh in the Centrepiece section.
19 September 2026

Oishee ‘Soldiers’ on towards new dimension

Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through modelling and acting. She began her journey in showbiz through a beauty pageant and went on to make her film debut with “Mission Extreme”. Her most recent release was “Noor”.
19 September 2026

Kit Harington joins ‘Harry Potter’ series despite Rowling controversy

Actor Kit Harington has explained why he decided to join HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series despite the controversy surrounding author J K Rowling.
18 September 2026

Far-right Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ director’s home after Venice win

Szor and her co-director Yuval Abraham have faced growing backlash in Israel since the film won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival on September 12.
18 September 2026