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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
9 April 2026, 15:00 PM
Entertainment
Clooney hits back at White House after Trump ally mocks his acting
9 April 2026, 14:17 PM
TV & Film
‘Bonolota Express’ crosses Tk 5 crore in 18 days
9 April 2026, 14:13 PM
TV & Film
Nuhash Humayun begins filming debut feature ‘Moving Bangladesh’
9 April 2026, 12:13 PM
TV & Film
Oscars announce dates for 99th and 100th shows before shift to YouTube
9 April 2026, 11:35 AM
Entertainment
‘Amirul Arham Documentary Film Retrospective’ opens at AFD
9 April 2026, 11:05 AM
Entertainment
BTS member V returns to acting after 10-year hiatus
9 April 2026, 11:05 AM
Entertainment
National award-winning art director Tarun Ghosh dies at 73
9 April 2026, 10:56 AM
Entertainment
The criticism proved the character worked: Sushama Sarkar
8 April 2026, 17:11 PM
TV & Film
Shakib Khan finally appears in special screening of ‘Borbaad’
“I’m overwhelmed by the audience’s love. The affection people are showing for this film is truly incomparable. I couldn’t make time earlier because of shooting for a new project. At last, I managed to come today,” he said at the screening.
21 April 2025, 15:47 PM
‘Darkak’ secures two international film festival nods
Independent Bangladeshi filmmaker Zayed Siddiki’s short film “Darkak” has officially been selected for competition at two prestigious international film festivals in France and Canada.
21 April 2025, 13:20 PM
Shivaji Satam returns to ‘CID’ as ACP Pradyuman after dramatic exit
Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, best known for his portrayal of ACP Pradyuman in the long-running television series “CID”, has made a return to the show after a brief absence, following fan backlash over his character’s apparent death in a recent episode.
21 April 2025, 08:04 AM
‘Borbaad’ and ‘Daagi’ dominate overseas theatres
Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.
21 April 2025, 06:06 AM
Eid releases keep theatres packed weeks after premiere
Three weeks since their Eid release, Bangladeshi films continue to draw strong audience turnout. Among the six titles released this festive season, “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Jongli”, and “Chokkor 302” have sustained their performance, contributing to a boost in the local box office.
21 April 2025, 05:15 AM
‘We’ll move forward together’: Actors Equity's new committee leaders
The National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) lit up last Saturday with a vibrant gathering of popular faces from the acting world. Through direct votes, the Actors Equity Bangladesh elected a new leadership panel of 21 members, including its president and general secretary.
21 April 2025, 04:05 AM
Wrestlemania 41: John Cena beats Cody Rhodes to become 17x champion
In a WrestleMania main event for the ages, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming a record-breaking 17-time world champion. However, the victory was mired in controversy following interference from rapper Travis Scott.
21 April 2025, 02:45 AM
Emon and Dighi to debut as a pair in ‘Denapaona’ adaptation
Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.
20 April 2025, 10:22 AM
‘The Big Bang Theory’ stars reunite for new game ad
More than five years after “The Big Bang Theory” wrapped up, Leonard and Penny are still enjoying game nights—at least virtually. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, who portrayed the beloved couple on the long-running CBS series, recently reunited in a commercial for the mobile video game “Royal Kingdom”. In the playful ad, the duo ditches all their usual forms of entertainment in favour of the immersive gaming app.
20 April 2025, 06:30 AM
Afran Nisho fans make a statement in prison attire at ‘Daagi’ screening
“Daagi” stars Afran Nisho as a hardened, mysterious convict, with the number “786” branded on his uniform—a visual that’s now become iconic among fans. Starring opposite him is actress Tama Mirza, with a supporting cast that includes Sunerah Binte Kamal, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Gazi Rakayet, Mili Bashar, and Rashed Mamun Apu.
20 April 2025, 05:56 AM
Actors Equity gets new leaders
This year’s election saw Azad Abul Kalam contesting for the presidency against Abdullah Rana, and Rashed Mamun Apu vying for the general secretary role against Shahed Sharif Khan.
20 April 2025, 05:47 AM
Srijit Mukherji hospitalised for chest pain
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after experiencing breathing difficulties and mild chest pain yesterday night.
19 April 2025, 11:28 AM
Small-budget films lead the pack for National Film Awards 2023
Although the winners of the 2023 National Film Awards were expected to be announced months ago, political transitions delayed the process. Sources now suggest that the awards will finally be handed out in May, with small-budget films emerging as strong contenders across several major categories.
19 April 2025, 05:33 AM
“It’s a huge sense of responsibility”: Jaideep Ahlawat on being compared to Irrfan Khan
Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.
19 April 2025, 05:14 AM
Remembering actor Wasim: The icon who ruled the golden era of period films
During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.
18 April 2025, 12:04 PM
Show for ‘Jongli’ triples since initial release
Amid high domestic demand, “Jongli” is set to be released internationally on April 25.
18 April 2025, 10:30 AM
‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ with Ryan Gosling set for May 2027
Lucasfilm has officially announced “Star Wars: Starfighter”, a new chapter in the iconic franchise, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast and Shawn Levy directing. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 28, 2027, with production set to begin this Fall.
18 April 2025, 07:47 AM
Cannes documentary star and Palestinian journalist Fatma Hassona killed in Israeli missile strike
The film, directed by Sepideh Farsi, is set to premiere at the ACID section of the Cannes Film Festival and captures Hassona’s daily life in Gaza through remote conversations and recordings made over FaceTime.
18 April 2025, 07:02 AM
Veteran actor Sohel Rana announces retirement from film and politics
The artiste entered the film industry as the producer of the 1972 liberation war film "Ora Egaro Jon"
18 April 2025, 06:47 AM
Kajal Arefin Ome confirms return of ‘Bachelor Point’ with Season 5
Director Kajal Arefin Ome has finally announced the much-anticipated return of popular drama series “Bachelor Point”. After a hiatus of two and a half years, the fifth season of the series is now in the works.
18 April 2025, 06:41 AM