The discussion will centre on the theme: “Art film and commercial film: is the divide disappearing?” Both speakers are expected to draw on their cross-industry experience to reflect on shifting audience tastes and evolving storytelling formats.

The programme, titled “Shams Suman… Smritite Amlan”, will be held on April 9 at 6:00pm at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.

Eid-ul-Fitr release “Rakkhosh” has now entered the international circuit, with the film premiering in Rome, Italy, on April 6.

“Bonolota Express”, directed by Tanim Noor, has recorded the second-highest opening of all time for a Bangladeshi film in North America.

The actor was sworn in on Monday, April 6, in Parliament, joining a batch of newly elected members from multiple states.

Although the announcement comes from abroad, Symon completed the film’s direction prior to leaving the country.

In a recent interview on the show “Straight Up with Shree”, she said the dominance of television serials is influencing viewers’ taste, leaving little space for meaningful cinema. “Who will I make films for? Where is my audience?” she questioned, adding that the changing landscape has affected her motivation to create new work.

Actor Tania Brishty, whose Eid releases received praise from viewers, is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai following multiple brain surgeries.

“At its core, it’s a film about an artiste’s journey,” he explains, expressing quiet confidence in the project. “Despite the limited budget, we’ve tried to create something meaningful. Now it’s about finding the right space where it can reach its audience.”

J. Stuart Blackton’s pioneering 1906 film turned chalk drawings into motion, opening a new chapter in the history of visual storytelling

Star Cineplex is continuing its expansion across Bangladesh, launching new branches in cities beyond the capital, Dhaka.

Veteran actor Dolly Zahur has described her Eid release “Domm” as a rare departure from conventional storytelling, as the film draws a positive response from audiences.

The web-film explores the daily lives, rights, and living conditions of tea plantation workers. “Cha Gorom” is scheduled to premiere on Chorki on April 14.

India’s West Bengal’s Bengali entertainment industry, or Tollywood, has announced an indefinite strike starting April 7 in response to the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, highlighting urgent concerns over safety on film and television sets.

In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.

The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.

Md Noor Islam, whose life inspired the Eid release “Domm”, spoke to journalists on April 4, recounting his harrowing experience of abduction and survival. Directed by Redoan Rony and starring Afran Nisho, the film is based on the true story of Noor Islam, who was abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008 and later returned home against all odds.

More than a classic Hollywood star, he remains a reminder that dignity and gentleness can be their own kind of power

The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.

Recent Eid releases show faith as part of everyday life -- complex, personal, and often contradictory