Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in new Avengers film

Marvel Studios has confirmed the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of the first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, ending days of speculation sparked by leaked footage.
24 December 2025, 05:14 AM

Duronto TV lines up special programmes for Christmas

Duronto TV has announced a full day of special programming to mark Christmas, featuring dramas, cooking shows and dance performances aimed at young viewers and families.
24 December 2025, 05:12 AM

‘Utshob’ clocks rare 200-day theatrical run

A Bangladeshi film has achieved a rare milestone by running continuously in theatres for 200 days, even after being released on OTT platforms four months ago. The film is Tanim Noor’s Eid release “Utshob”, which continues to attract audiences to cinemas.
24 December 2025, 04:46 AM

Ahmed Sharif may join Film Artistes’ Association election

Veteran Dhallywood actor Ahmed Sharif is reportedly considering contesting the upcoming election of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association.
24 December 2025, 04:42 AM

Christopher Nolan unveils first look at ‘The Odyssey’

The first trailer for “The Odyssey”, the latest film by Christopher Nolan, has been released, marking the director’s return to cinemas following his Oscar-winning success with “Oppenheimer”.
23 December 2025, 08:06 AM

‘Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri’ to release ahead of election

The film “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri” is set to hit theatres on January 16, ahead of the national parliamentary election scheduled for February 12.
23 December 2025, 08:05 AM

Let the images of this shameful incident remain on my phone: Gias Uddin Selim

Filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim, director of “Monpura”, on Monday afternoon visited the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, which was gutted in an attack involving vandalism and arson on Thursday night.
23 December 2025, 04:34 AM

Assaults on culture and press must not go unpunished, say artists

A collective of filmmakers and artists in Dhaka has demanded swift justice
22 December 2025, 05:53 AM

‘Ityadi’ travels to Chuadanga for its new episode

The popular magazine show “Ityadi” has filmed its latest episode in Chuadanga, continuing its long-standing tradition of taking the programme beyond studio walls and into different regions of the country.
22 December 2025, 04:55 AM

Mehazabien-starrer ‘Saba’ arrives on OTT

After its theatrical release in September, the film “Saba”, starring actress Mehazabien Chowdhury, is now streaming on OTT platform Hoichoi.
22 December 2025, 04:47 AM

Three Bangladeshi films head to Rotterdam

Three Bangladeshi films—“Delupi”, “Roid” and “Master”—have been selected across three sections of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) this year, marking the first time three local productions have featured together at a major international festival. The festival will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from January 29 to February 8, 2026.
21 December 2025, 05:15 AM

Media attacks an assault on democracy, says Film Exhibitors’ Association

The association said violence of this nature is wholly unacceptable and poses a serious threat to Bangladesh’s cultural and democratic environment.
20 December 2025, 14:21 PM

‘Flames can destroy buildings, not courage’: Artistes vocal against targeted violence

The prolonged blaze destroyed the buildings along with valuable assets and important documents stored inside.
20 December 2025, 07:33 AM

James Bond films set to stream on Netflix in surprise Amazon deal

Several James Bond films owned by Amazon MGM Studios are heading to Netflix under an unexpected licensing agreement between the two rival streaming platforms.
20 December 2025, 05:52 AM

Tom Cruise starrer ‘Digger’ set for October 2026

Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu are teaming up for a new feature titled “Digger”, which is set to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.
20 December 2025, 05:47 AM

Indomitable, unrecognisable Tushi

When the trailer of Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid” dropped, audiences witnessed a side of Nazifa Tushi they had never seen before. Messy, raw, and almost unrecognisable, she fully immerses herself in a character that doesn’t even have a name. Her transformation has left fans buzzing on social media, praising her new look.
20 December 2025, 03:00 AM

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes first Bollywood album to sweep Spotify Global Top 200

The milestone caps a rare, full-spectrum chart takeover at home and abroad, signalling a decisive shift in how Bollywood soundtracks travel worldwide.
18 December 2025, 08:28 AM

Mira Nair once wanted son Zohran Mamdani to lead ‘A Suitable Boy’

Filmmaker Mira Nair has revealed that her son, Zohran Mamdani, now the mayor of New York City, was her first choice to play the lead role in her BBC adaptation of “A Suitable Boy” — a role that ultimately went to actor Ishaan Khatter.
18 December 2025, 06:30 AM

‘Rakkhosh’ first look hints at a darker side of love

Filmmaker–producer duo Mehedi Hasan Hridoy and Shehrin Sumi, who previously stirred strong reactions in Dhaka’s film scene with “Borbaad”, have offered an even darker visual hint of what is to come with the first look of their upcoming film “Rakkhosh”.
18 December 2025, 06:23 AM

Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029

The multi-year agreement, running through 2033, will make the Oscars—including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and the Governors Ball—available live and free to viewers worldwide.
18 December 2025, 05:43 AM