This year's festival, a vital celebration of indigenous cinema, showcased 62 films from 20 countries, spanning a range of genres from short fiction to experimental works, and representing 18 different languages.

Veteran actor Prabir Mitra, a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi film industry, has been hospitalized due to severe health complications. Battling oxygen deficiency and other ailments, Mitra was admitted to a private hospital in Dhaka on December 22. His health has continued to decline over the past two weeks, prompting his family to seek urgent government intervention for advanced medical treatment.

The trailer opens with a deceptively romantic tone, quickly shifting to reveal Ravi Kumar (Reshammiya) wielding a chainsaw to cut down his enemies.

One of the most beloved Korean dramas, “Descendants of the Sun (DOTS)”, is known for breaking viewership records with its brilliant storytelling and the incredible chemistry between Song Joong-ki and Song Kyo. The project of dubbing the series in Bangla is finally moving forward as the name of a voice actor has been announced.

Veteran actress Anjana Rahman, a beloved figure in Bangladeshi cinema, passed away early yesterday in the capital’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital.

Both Rozina and Anjana have worked on several movies together. Most notably, their films “Abhijan” and “Matir Maya” left an impression on their audiences. During the filming of these movies, they developed a strong bond. Rozina fondly reminisced about the special moments they shared while working on “Abhijan.”

Veteran actor Prabir Mitra has been hospitalised due to severe health issues. Facing complications from oxygen deficiency and other ailments, he was admitted to a private medical facility in the capital on December 22. His younger son, Sifat Islam, confirmed the news to the daily Prothom Alo.

"Dasyu Bonhur" marked the debut of the recently deceased actress Anjana in the film industry. Sohel Rana played the lead role, and also produced the movie. The film scored massive success at the theaters. Following this, they co-starred in "Jadunagar," which also did well. Anjana and Sohel Rana became a popular on-screen pair, collaborating on numerous films.

Before her acting career, Anjana was recognised as a celebrated dancer. In 1976, she began her journey in Dhaka cinema with the film Setu, directed by Babul Chowdhury. However, her first released film was “Dasyu Bonhur”, directed by Shamsuddin Togor, opposite actor Sohel Rana. Following its success, Anjana rose to prominence, acting opposite nearly all the leading actors of Dhaka cinema during her prime.

Farhan was scheduled to shoot for a drama today, Saturday, but the shoot has reportedly been cancelled.

Filmmaker Saraf Ahmed Zibon’s debut venture, “Chokkor 302”, has secured clearance for theatrical release. Backed by government funding, the film has successfully obtained certification from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board without requiring any edits. 

Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” continues to make waves on the global stage, adding another feather to its cap after receiving recent Golden Globe nominations. The film has now secured a coveted spot on the longlist for three prestigious BAFTA awards.

BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has ignited a new wave of fan speculation, with rumours suggesting he might join the cast of Netflix's “Squid Game” season 3. After earlier rumours about Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio potentially being part of the show, fans now believe Taehyung could also be entering the dystopian universe of “Squid Game”. These theories have been fueled by coincidental clues and recent statements from the cast.

Prime Video has unveiled an exciting new teaser for the eagerly awaited second season of the series “Paatal Lok”. The teaser features Jaideep Ahlawat reprising his role as the bold and foul-mouthed cop, Hathi Ram Chaudhary.

“The bigger issue is this: today, it’s smoking; tomorrow, it’ll be something else. Where do you draw the line? Art should be left to flourish without interference. I firmly believe the Indian audience is discerning enough to separate fiction from reality. The notion that someone will start smoking simply because an actor does is outdated. There are far more pressing health issues to address than smoking in films,” he remarked.

“Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, stars Mehazabien Chowdhury, Shahjahan Shamrat, Nader Chowdhury, Rizvi Rizu, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, and Azad Abul Kalam, among others.

Tanvir Hasan’s much-anticipated film “Moddhobitto” debuts in theatres today, marking the first movie release of the year. The director had earlier revealed to Prothom Alo that the film would see its premiere this month. On Wednesday, he reiterated the announcement via a Facebook post, confirming that the movie would indeed hit the big screens on Friday (January 3).

The film is set to hit Pakistani theatres today (January 3), as confirmed by the director himself through a Facebook post. Released during last Eid-ul-Fitr, the movie has already toured several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. In Pakistan, the distribution is being handled by the American company Avail Entertainment.

Anjana Sultana, a prominent actress and dancer with a career spanning over 300 films, is currently under intensive care. She has been placed on ventilation support as part of her treatment. For the past two days, she has been admitted to PG Hospital after her condition deteriorated. Earlier, she had been receiving medical care at another hospital in the capital. However, the severity of her health required an urgent transfer.

Sariful Razz and Bidya Sinha Mim are teaming up once again for a movie. The duo will be seen on-screen in the film “Danob”.