While his grandfather always encouraged him to tag along, Partho admits he was never too keen. "I wasn't fond of crowds or the chaos of the haat (cattle market). I used to find excuses to skip it," he says, laughing. "But my grandfather knew how to win me over. He would bring back sweets and charred flatbreads from the market, because he knew how much I loved them. That was something I looked forward to every single year."

Tom Cruise earned a Guinness World Record during the filming of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” by performing 16 parachute jumps with a burning chute for the movie’s dramatic plane sequence.

In an industry where schedules are packed and free moments are fleeting, Eid becomes a special window for reconnecting. “Usually, we don’t really get to see our relatives often because everyone’s so busy. But during Eid, everyone is free, and that gives us the chance to meet, talk, and share time together. I’m really looking forward to those chats and moments.”

As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew. 

As Tasnia Farin steps onto her next chapter, one thing is clear: whether it’s through her acting, her voice, or her screen presence, she continues to break barriers and raise expectations. The only question that remains is: will the box-office collections do “Insaaf” to her hard work this Eid?

After more than two decades, noted director Shahidul Islam Mintu returns to television with the drama “Shunno Theke Shuru”, currently being shot in Canada. The project features acclaimed actors Mosharraf Karim and Tazika Amin, marking their first time shooting a drama in the country.

Indian television actress Hina Khan has tied the knot with her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate eremony. The couple shared the news through a joint post on social media, accompanied by images from the occasion.

National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.

The official trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the concluding instalment in the two-part adaptation of the acclaimed musical “Wicked”, has been released, offering audiences an early look at the final chapter of the story.

In a digital world that churns out creators by the minute, the label “content creator” has become both a badge of entry and a box. But for Rakin Absar, Kaarina Kaisar, Ridy Sheikh, and Nazia Hassan, that box was never going to be big enough. Instead of riding the algorithm wave into redundancy, they each pivoted; deliberately or instinctively, who outgrew the “content creator” label and built new identities entirely. Podcast host. Actor. Choreographer. Wellness educator.

On Tuesday, the film’s first song, Tomake Chai, was released, featuring vocals by Imran and Konal, and lyrics by Robiul Islam Jibon. The music video features Nibir, alongside actress Puja Agnes Cruze. In 2022, he starred opposite Tollywood’s Pooja Banerjee in the Baba Yadav-directed “Chol Ratke Kori Bhor”, under TM Records, hinting early on at his cinematic potential.

A major turn has taken place in the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. A federal judge has sided with Justin, rejecting Blake's claims of emotional distress in the ongoing case.

Shakib Khan starrer “Taandob” has officially received clearance from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, paving way for its theatrical release and setting the stage for a potential box office storm.

Bangladeshi director Mahde Hasan’s debut feature film “Sand City” has been acquired by Bangkok-based sales company Diversion for worldwide sales (excluding Bangladesh and Switzerland). The film will have its world premiere in the Proxima Competition at the 2025 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

The reported rift between superstar Shakib Khan and actor Afran Nisho has officially come to an end. On Tuesday (June 3) night, Nisho visited Shakib’s office, where the two held a lengthy discussion, according to sources close to both actors.

The latest song “Lichur Bagane” from the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha release “Taandob” has stirred significant buzz following its release last night.

As the outside world grows darker, with death counts rising and normalcy disappearing, the bond between Jaya and Sharmin is tested further. The film captures the delicate balance between love and self-preservation during a crisis, encapsulated in Jaya’s repeated, poignant line: "All promises are false. Nobody came to rescue."

Large ancestral mansions with tales unknown, deep mysteries looming for generations, exquisite interiors hiding years of misdeeds; the very factors that make history humane also make the places witnessing them areas of massive interest. A family drama unfolding in such a backdrop, with a cast executing fine performances, ought to be acclaimed. Yet, the true beauty of the 2007 psychological horror-comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” lies in its appeal, even after all these years.

With her calm, committed approach and an enduring passion for performance, Aysha Rahman Monica continues to leave her mark on Bangladesh’s creative scene—quietly, but distinctly.

All eight episodes of the new season will be available for streaming on the Bongo app on Eid day.