Actor and Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa) founder Ilias Kanchan, who has been undergoing treatment in the UK since April last year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, returned to Bangladesh on August 3 during a break from treatment.

Jaya Ahsan continues to reaffirm her place as one of the most celebrated actresses across both Bangladesh and West Bengal. Her latest release, "Aajo Ardhangini", has emerged as one of the year's most talked-about Bengali films in India, earning widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

Netflix has officially renewed "Musafir Cafe" for a second season, bringing back Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana after the romantic drama's emotional first-season finale left viewers eager for more.

Today marks the 85th death anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, whose timeless literary and artistic legacy continues to inspire generations. To commemorate his unparalleled contributions to literature, music and the arts, several television channels have arranged special programming in honour of the bard.

Babita added another milestone to her career on August 3 by receiving the Ananda Mela Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ananda Mela Award and Cultural Programme 2026.

Director Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz’s latest YouTube film “Pothohara Mon” has struck a chord with audiences, with more than 10,000 viewers sharing their reactions in the comments section since its release.

"Brand New Day" succeeds for a different reason. Beneath the web-slinging and skyline chases lies a story that feels surprisingly familiar to the generation filling the theatres.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, forming a new 15-member committee to oversee the country’s film certification process.

After making history as the first Bangladeshi feature film to be selected for the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, National Film Award-winning director Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" has achieved another major milestone, earning a place in the official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Noted actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his memorable performances in films such as "Lagaan" and "Ghajini", has died at the age of 74 after battling cancer.

After establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in Bengali cinema, Idhika Paul is set to return to television with a special appearance during this year’s Mahalaya celebrations.

Most of its scenes will be shot at various locations across France. The recording of the film's only song, "Tomar Ki Mone Ache”, has recently been completed. It was recorded at Tanvir Tareq’s Kolahol studio in the United States.

Acclaimed actors Afzal Hossain and Afsana Mimi, both known for their widely praised work on OTT platforms, are set to share the screen in Chorki’s upcoming original title, “Rongin Shurma”.

Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is returning to Bangladesh today after spending 15 months in London undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. He is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka at 5:30pm, a development confirmed to The Daily Star by Liton Ershad, vice-chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa).

The multilingual folk horror film, shot in Hindi, Nepali and English, follows troubled teenager Anahita, whose school trek to a remote prehistoric site uncovers unsettling links to an ancient legend. The film also features a fictional language, Boksirit, created specifically for the project.

Chorki has unveiled a four-title lineup set to premiere throughout August, offering viewers a diverse mix of drama, comedy and surreal storytelling. 

Her next film, “Gulshaner Chameli”, marks a return to mainstream Bangladeshi commercial cinema—one she says was driven by the strength of its female-centred story rather than its genre.

For a quarter of a century, Deepa Khandakar has quietly evolved alongside Bangladeshi television. Having first established herself in leading roles, she has gradually moved into a repertoire of middle-aged women characters whose emotional lives often form the dramatic centre of the stories they inhabit.

Once-popular Dhallywood actor Amin Khan is returning to the big screen after nearly six years with Mohammad Iqbal’s “Gulshaner Chameli”. The film will also mark the Bangladeshi film debut of Tollywood actor Madhumita Sarcar, best known to audiences as Pakhi.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made a record-breaking start at the North American box office, earning an estimated $168 million on its opening day to set a new domestic opening-day record.