During the press conference, jury president Wim Wenders was asked about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He responded by saying cinema should “stay out of politics.” Another jury member called it “unfair” to expect them to take a position on the issue.

Alongside acting, Chanchal Chowdhury is also known for his singing. At almost any event, he is often requested to perform a song. He has also been seen covering popular songs by various artists.

Netflix pushes a carousel titled “Love is in the Air”. Disney+ resurrects old romances under pastel banners. Amazon Prime quietly rearranges its homepage so that longing appears algorithmically convenient. A month before February 14, the emotional groundwork is already laid. The annual romance rollout has begun.

Marking the first day of spring, Pahela Phalgun, alongside International Valentine’s Day, three leading television channels have unveiled special day-long programming to celebrate the season of colour and love.

Demonstrators paraded through the campus on a pickup van equipped with high-powered speakers, playing Prince Mahmud’s iconic rock anthem “Shob Razakar Bhaisha Jaibo Bongoposagore” (All Razakars will be washed into the Bay of Bengal).

The event will take place on tomorrow (February 14) at the Bangladesh Military Museum, beginning at 7:30 am with musical performances welcoming the arrival of spring.

Today marks the 14th anniversary of the death of renowned theatre and film artiste Humayun Faridee.

Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are officially returning to the sands of ancient Egypt. According to US media reports, “The Mummy 4” is slated for a theatrical release on May 19, 2028, with Universal Pictures backing the project.

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood film debut in filmmaker Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-part biographical project on The Beatles. The Indian star will essay the role of legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, who shared a close friendship with the British band and famously hosted them during their visit to India in the late 1960s.

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has commenced against a backdrop of global political instability, human rights violations, and mounting pressure on freedom of expression. The festival, which opened with a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, will run until February 22. Renowned German filmmaker Wim Wenders is serving as jury president this year.

Model, actress and lawyer Peya Jannatul has spoken in support of the spirit of the Liberation War and called for dignity and equality following the 13th parliamentary election.

Gallery Chitrak is currently hosting “In Search of Heritage: A Travel to Varendra”, a group exhibition by some of the country’s most celebrated artists, led by Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi. The exhibition draws from their recent journey to the Varendra region of Chapainawabganj and surrounding areas.

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhan, a prominent voice during the July uprising, shared a message on Facebook congratulating the nation following the polls.

Bangladeshi rock icon Mahfuz Anam James cast his vote in the 13th national parliamentary election on Thursday at Baridhara Scholar School and College in the capital’s Baridhara DOHS area. The polling centre falls under the Dhaka-17 constituency.

Television actor Tinu Karim passed away on Thursday, February 12, at around 12:00pm in Barishal after suffering a heart attack, shortly after casting his vote in the 13th national parliamentary election.

Singer Baby Naznin cast her vote in the national parliamentary election on Thursday, joining voters across the country in exercising their franchise.

Three of the country’s leading cinema chains — Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas — have announced temporary closures in observance of the referendum and the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Impress Telefilm Ltd's upcoming film “Manusher Bagan” has become the first movie of 2026 to receive certification from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. The film, directed by Nurul Alam Atique, has now officially cleared the censor process and is set for theatrical release soon.

After voting, the actresses spoke briefly to members of the press, expressing optimism about the nation’s future. In a recent interview ahead of the election, Babita articulated hopes for peace and good governance under the new government. “I want this country to move forward beautifully,” she said. “We want our people to live in peace and see a corruption-free environment. I hope artists can create freely and safely.”

Cultural Affairs Adviser to the interim government, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, and his wife, actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha, cast their votes at their designated election booth on Thursday, joining everyone to vote at the 13th parliamentary election.