Director Nasir Khandaker said, “This award is a tribute to the hard work and passion of our entire team. It encourages us to keep experimenting with the power of sound in movies.”

In his application, Khan clarified that the circumstances and structural framework under which he had previously resigned remain unchanged.

In an unprecedented move for Bengali cinema, advance tickets for the upcoming film “DeSu7” have gone on sale 10 months before its theatrical release, marking a first for the industry. The film reunites popular on-screen pair Dev and Subhashree Ganguly on the big screen after nearly a decade.

Rabindranath Tagore’s celebrated short story “Shasti”, previously adapted for the screen by Chashi Nazrul Islam in 2004, is set to return in a new cinematic form—this time reimagined for a contemporary audience.

In addition to these projects, Chowdhury completed shooting for Raihan Rafi’s “Andhar” quite some time ago, and the film is now awaiting release. “I believe it’s going to be another strong piece of work,” he said.

That shift, Damon argued, is now shaping how Netflix wants films made. He described the traditional action-film model: three major set pieces—one in each act, with the biggest saved for the finale. But Netflix, he said, is pushing for spectacle up front.

Pori Moni and Chanchal Chowdhury are set to collaborate for the first time in a film inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s short story “Shasti”.

Actress Nidra Neha has completed shooting for a new film titled “Kalo Biral”.

The event began at 4pm at the National Museum, with Jalal Ahmed, chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, presiding over the ceremony.

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu has been keeping busy in showbiz, particularly in Dhallywood, where he has delivered a string of notable performances over the past few years, earning audience appreciation. Alongside films, he has remained active in web series and web films, steadily strengthening his career through varied roles.

This act offers new hope—a hope strong enough for a Dutch expatriate like Nur to choose staying back home. Amidst the many criticisms of the “capture” of July by different vested groups, hope is exactly what we need at this point.

Roy not only wrote the screenplay but also appeared in a major role. Long before her Booker Prize fame, she drew heavily on her own years at the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, turning student life into story. “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” was her first screenplay.

Putting an end to viewers’ long wait, the popular family game show “Family Feud Bangladesh” is set to return to television, once again hosted by musician and actor Tahsan Khan.

Sabuj Khan’s Bangladeshi film “Behula Dorodi”, starring Fazlur Rahman Babu, Reshma Ahmed and Ashraful Ashish, will have its premiere at the festival today. The festival will conclude today with the announcement of winners and an award-giving ceremony.

Two Bangladeshi short films have been selected for screening at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, set to take place in Kathmandu from April 2 to 6. The selected films are “The Pair of White Pigeons” by Shahriar Azad and “Memories and Miseries” by Fakhrul Alam.

The six-episode horror-comedy series, titled “Aatka”, was written by Raba and directed by Arafat, and released on January 15 on Chorki.

Sharing his thoughts on acting in “Bou Pera Dey”, Mosharraf Karim said, “The drama is woven around various sweet-and-sour moments of a husband–wife relationship. Filled with humour, it also delivers a beautiful message for the audience.”

Both films are scheduled to be released during Eid al-Fitr. After completing portions of their shoots in Bangladesh, the teams moved to Sri Lanka for the next phase.

Singer-songwriter Ahmed Hasan Sunny, who gained popularity with songs such as “Shohorer Duita Gaan”, “Manush Keno Erokom” and “Amra Hoyto”, has made his debut as a filmmaker. Yesterday (January 16), Sunny released his first feature film, “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri” (Political discussion is necessary), in cinemas.

The country’s largest film festival is showcasing works by filmmakers from Bangladesh and abroad. Jobaidur Rahman’s Bangladeshi film “Uraal (The Flying Souls)”, starring Mahfuj Munna, Sohel Towfiq and Santa Chandra Sutradhar, will have its premiere at the festival today.