Ajay Devgn replaces Anup Soni as ‘Crime Patrol’ host

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his hosting debut with “Crime Patrol”, taking over from longtime presenter Anup Soni in the popular crime series.
11 August 2026

Why Sheepstealer is House of the Dragon season 3’s best character

Season 3’s scruffy wild dragon may also be Westeros’s wisest character: he wants no crown, no cause and absolutely no part in the Targaryens’ war
10 August 2026

I never said I was quitting acting: Hasan Masood

Actor Hasan Masood has clarified that he has no plans to leave acting, addressing what he described as a misunderstanding stemming from his recent comments on television.
10 August 2026

‘The Odyssey’ sails past ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ as Nolan’s biggest hit

The epic, released on July 17, has earned USD 1.104 billion globally, surpassing the USD 1.085 billion gross of Nolan’s 2012 Batman sequel. His 2008 blockbuster “The Dark Knight” ranks next at just over USD 1 billion.
10 August 2026

BSA hosts three-day film festival ‘Ekal-Sekal’

A three-day film festival titled “Ekal-Sekal” has begun at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), bringing classics from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema together with notable contemporary productions.
10 August 2026

Srijit’s new project revisits Satyajit Ray’s classic ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’

Hoichoi Studios on Sunday unveiled the poster for Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film “Maharaja Tomare Selam”, which is set to hit theatres next year.
10 August 2026

Juboraj Shamim’s ‘In Between Living’ selected for competition at Russian film festival

Bangladeshi filmmaker Juboraj Shamim’s “In Between Living” has been selected for the International Competition of the 19th International Film Festival East&West: Classics and Avant-Garde in Orenburg, Russia.
10 August 2026

Shahid Mahmud Jangi pens nostalgic ode to Suchitra Sen

Celebrated lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi has written a new song inspired by Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen, with Parthibo vocalist Ashfaqul Bari Rumon lending his voice, composition and musical arrangement to the track.
9 August 2026

Dev visits ailing Mithun, shares emotional tribute

Dev had returned to Kolkata earlier in the day after completing the shooting of his upcoming film “DeSu 7” in Ladakh. He went to the hospital soon after his return and met Mithun, who recently underwent surgery on his hand.
9 August 2026

‘Roid’ redefines cinema as an artistic endeavour

In Bangladeshi Bangla, roid means sunlight, the source of life. I felt that “Roid” seeks the raw nature of life—its beauty, ugliness, suffering, meanings and meaninglessness. In this sense, “Roid” is no special case; most art projects do seek meaning, in one form or another. But it is also special because every truly artistic project is unique in its own right.
9 August 2026

Artist Club unveils ‘Iconic Tuesday’ with Khurshid Alam as first guest

Artist Club, which officially began its journey in May this year, has announced a new weekly programme titled “Iconic Tuesday”, bringing together renowned artistes and cultural figures from across the country.
9 August 2026

Shooting begins for Mehedi Hassan Hridoy’s web film ‘Lapatta’

Nusrat Faria said the story revolves around her character and combines suspense, thrill and emotion.
8 August 2026

Netflix reportedly shelves David Fincher's 'Squid Game' spin-off

Netflix has reportedly shelved its long-rumoured English-language "Squid Game" spin-off from filmmaker David Fincher, marking a major shift in the streamer's plans to expand its blockbuster Korean franchise.
8 August 2026

'Malik' begins streaming on OTT after Eid release

After its theatrical release during Eid-ul-Azha, Arifin Shuvoo and Bidya Sinha Mim-starrer "Malik" has now made its way to streaming.
8 August 2026

‘I turned my pain into a movement to save people’s lives’: Ilias Kanchan

Veteran actor and founder-chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa), Ilias Kanchan, has urged the people of Bangladesh to come forward and help advance the movement for safer roads. He also revealed that he is currently unwell and asked the people of the country to pray for his speedy recovery.
8 August 2026

Timeless Aisha, relentless Aisha

After making a mark in OTT with memorable performances in projects such as “Kaiser” and “Daag”, actress and host Aisha Khan has carved out a distinct place in the industry. Following her big-screen debut in “Ahoto Phooler Golpo” (2018), she returned to cinemas with Proshoon Rahmaan's “Shekor”, starring opposite F S Nayeem. Released on July 31 to a warm reception, the film explores themes of identity, belonging, and the importance of preserving one's cultural roots across generations.
8 August 2026

When Shakespeare met the rise of Bollywood

Merchant Ivory’s Shakespeare Wallah captures a changing India where colonial theatre gives way to the glamour, confidence and mass appeal of Hindi cinema
7 August 2026

‘Roid’, ‘Mastul’ among six films to be screened free at Shilpakala Academy festival

Film enthusiasts will have the chance to watch six acclaimed Bangladeshi films, including "Roid" and "Mastul", on the big screen free of charge as the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy hosts a three-day film festival next week.
7 August 2026

Kazi Jesin appointed BTV director general

The appointment was announced in a notification issued on Thursday by the Contract and Foreign Appointment Wing of the Ministry of Public Administration.
7 August 2026

Why ‘Musafir Cafe’ feels so personal to millennials and Gen Z

Based on Divya Prakash Dubey's novel “Musafir Cafe”, the series, written and created by Sharanya Rajgopal, has sparked conversations across social media and film blogs since its release on Netflix.
7 August 2026