Sarees, dancing, cheers and applause — the screening of Rubaiyat Hossain’s “The Difficult Bride” at the Venice International Film Festival turned into a celebration of Bangladeshi cinema on the prestigious international stage.

The fifth film featuring Shabana and Babita together was “Sonar Horin”, directed by Sirajul Islam Siraj. The film also starred Nayakraj Razzak, Bulbul Ahmed, Kabori and Suchorita. It was released in December 1979.

Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Octavia Spencer were among the first-time Emmy winners as the 78th Emmy Awards began in Los Angeles on September 5.

“Payer Chhap”, a documentary chronicling the 12-year struggle and success of Ayesha Akter, has won the Best Documentary award at the Swami Vivekananda International Film Festival (SVIFF) in Kolkata.

Rubaiyat Hossain’s “The Difficult Bride” has had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, marking what the film’s team describes as the first participation of a Bangladeshi feature-length film at the prestigious festival.

For more than five decades, Abul Hayat has been a familiar presence across Bangladesh's cultural landscape. From the stage to television and film, the Ekushey Padak-winning cultural figure, has taken on a wide range of characters while continuing to write alongside his acting career in theatre, television and the silver screen.

Musician Nafeez Al Amin has received the Excellence Award for Contribution in Bangla Rock Music at the 40th FOBANA Convention in Orlando, Florida.

When Moushumi made her silver-screen debut in “Keyamat Theke Keyamat”, Salman Shah was by her side, beginning his own journey in cinema. Their pairing would go on to become one of the memorable chapters of 1990s Dhallywood. Three decades after Salman’s death, however, it is the memories behind the screen that Moushumi finds herself returning to.

Reflecting on her 25-year career, Chowdhury said the journey had involved hardship, disappointment, support and affection.

“Barir Naam Shahana”, Bangladesh’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, is set to stream on OTT platform iScreen. A streaming date has yet to be announced.

Salman Shah remains one of the most enduring icons of Dhallywood cinema. His presence on the silver screen captivated audiences, and even three decades after his untimely death, his popularity shows little sign of fading. Over the years, the actor has become closely associated with the nostalgia of Bangladeshi cinema, particularly the romance and youthful spirit of the 1990s.

Today marks exactly three decades since Bangladeshi cinema lost Salman Shah — the star who made a generation dream.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan is set to return to the sets after spending nearly two months in the United States.

Anderson made the remarks during a recent episode of Criterion Collection’s “Mobile Closet Picks!” video series. In the episode, he was asked to recommend films from the Criterion Collection for cinephiles to enjoy.

The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) is organising a three-day public film screening to mark the death anniversary of popular Dhallywood actor Salman Shah.

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is set to mark a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema today, as Rubaiyat Hossain’s "The Difficult Bride" makes its world premiere in the Orizzonti Competition section.

Decades after he first appeared as the doomed lover, Bulbul Ahmed remains, for countless viewers, the face of “Devdas” in Bangladeshi cinema.

Ziaul Faruq Apurba has responded with great respect and humility after Jhimli Banerjee, niece of legendary actor Uttam Kumar and daughter of veteran actor Tarun Kumar, referred to him as the “Uttam Kumar of Bangladesh”.

While much of the attention surrounding the film has focused on the reunion of the Dev-Shubhashree pair, Anirban has generated considerable interest with his appearance as the character Khoka. His villainous look, featuring reddish-golden hair and red-tinted glasses, has particularly caught the attention of audiences.

The collection will be preserved at the Film Archive’s museum as part of the country’s cinematic heritage.