Following the festive Eid celebrations, a new romantic drama titled “Megher Brishti” is set to premiere, featuring Farhan Ahmed Jovan and Naznin Niha in lead roles.

Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy and also serves as a producer. She leads a cast stacked with both returning favourites and new faces, including KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Henry Golding, Uma Thurman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Lionsgate has announced the cast for its upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ latest addition to the “Hunger Games” franchise, “Sunrise on the Reaping”. The film is slated for release on November 20, 2026.

"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

Following a brief hiatus, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Syed Ahmed Shawki is set to return to the OTT screen with his much-anticipated third web-series, “Gulmohor”. Known for his hits “Taqdeer” and “Karagar”, Shawki’s latest project marks his comeback after nearly three years.

Actress Arifa Parvin Zaman Moushumi is set to showcase her singing talent at the upcoming “Bangladesh Day Parade and Festival” in Los Angeles

Netflix has officially announced the release date for “Wednesday” Season 2. The streaming platform strategically revealed the news yesterday—appropriately a Wednesday—alongside the first official trailer and promotional images.

Challenging conventional perceptions of beauty tied to youth, People Magazine has named 62-year-old Hollywood actor Demi Moore as the Most Beautiful Woman of 2025 in its latest issue.

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam stated that the government has initiated a range of multifaceted measures to strengthen the operational capacity of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

In 2015, he made “Testimony of a Thread” (Bengali title: Ekti Shutar Jobanbondi). As the director explains, “I made the film out of a citizen’s responsibility.”

As in previous years, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited submissions for full-length and short film proposals to be considered for government grants. While the initial deadline for submitting the story, screenplay, and overall production plan was April 7 at 4pm, it has now been extended to April 27.

Six-time National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu is currently attending the Moscow International Film Festival, where his latest film “Mastul” has been officially selected for the main competition. Out of 11 films from around the world, “Mastul” is the only entry representing Bangladesh this year.

In its opening week, “Jongli” will screen in 5 theatres across Canada, 28 in the United States, and 7 in the United Kingdom. In the UK, the release is a joint presentation by Swapno Scarecrow and Reverie Films.

Netflix has officially announced that filming is underway for the third movie of the detective-thriller franchise “Enola Holmes”, led by Millie Bobby Brown and directed by Philip Barantini. However, the release date for the film has yet to be finalised.

Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, there has been a surge in home viewership of the 2024 drama film “Conclave”.

In a bold move to reclaim their intellectual property rights, a group of Bangladeshi film producers has formally appealed to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. On April 6, five producers submitted a petition on behalf of their peers, citing concerns over the unauthorised transfer and exploitation of their films by various label companies.​

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is tightening its rules to ensure greater fairness and engagement in the Oscar voting process. Starting with the next awards season, Oscar voters must watch all the nominated films in a given category to be eligible to vote in that category’s final round.

Actress and dancer Mehbooba Mahnoor Chandni is returning to television in a special Eid-ul-Azha drama titled Tumi Ami O Shey, directed by Azizul Hakim. Interestingly, the story for the production has been written by his wife, actress and director Zeenat Hakim.

The narrative centres on Maqbool, a compassionate cook portrayed by Fazlur Rahman Babu, who befriends Noora, a young stowaway. Their bond challenges the ship's hierarchy, particularly with a power-hungry helmsman who suspects Maqbool of espionage. The film explores themes of trust, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships.​

Rumours surrounding the health of legendary actress Babita circulating on social media on Monday, originating from a Facebook ID using her name. To verify the claim, The Daily Star reached out to the veteran actress last night.