The blanket distribution programme was held on Tuesday afternoon (January 13) at the Artistes’ Association premises, where more than 200 artistes received winter clothing.

It is worth noting that Dolly Zahur last appeared in a film in 2011. So far, she has been seen in 161 films. Her first film was titled “Osadharon, directed by Rahim Nawaz.

Here’s the full list of films scheduled for DIFF Day 5

Singer Xefer Rahman and television host Rafsan Sabab are set to get married tomorrow (Wednesday), putting an end to months of speculation surrounding their relationship. The much-discussed couple will formalise their union through a private wedding ceremony.

Dhaka Theatre has announced a series of events to mark the death anniversary of Natyacharya Selim Al Deen, who passed away on January 14, 2008.

The story is set aboard a passenger ship travelling from Vietnam’s port city of Haiphong to London. The central characters are Sofia, her husband David, and their teenage daughter Jenny, who board the vessel carrying an unsettled past and a life shaped by silence.

A corner of Alliance Française de Dhaka’s Galerie Zoom has been transformed into a time capsule, where three teenage artists come together to tell a story that feels both tender and universal. “Convergence” is less about spectacle and more about memory — about how friendship forms, stretches across distance, and learns to say goodbye without ever fully letting go.

When Pritom Hasan recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of himself singing amid army personnel, fans immediately sensed that something special was on the way. The image hinted at a unique and exciting collaboration between the popular singer and the Bangladesh Army. Anticipation grew further yesterday when the first official look was unveiled — a photograph of an army uniform accompanied by the caption, “15.01.26.”

Ruffalo, who attended the ceremony as a nominee for his performance in “Task” on HBO Task, wore a “Be Good” pin on the red carpet to honour Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis last week. The symbolic pin was part of an effort by celebrities to draw attention to the killing and broader concerns about immigration enforcement. 

A star-studded benefit concert in Los Angeles has raised $5.4 million for children’s medical aid in Palestine and Sudan, bringing together music, poetry and political solidarity under the banner of Artists for Aid.

Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s latest offer last week and told shareholders to support the Netflix deal instead. In response, Paramount filed the lawsuit in Delaware court seeking financial documents that explain why Warner Bros’ board favours the Netflix merger.

The fourth day of the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) offers one of its busiest schedules, blending Bangladeshi cinema with films from Asia and Europe. Today’s lineup spans China, Iran, Turkey, Argentina, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Azerbaijan, Singapore, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Laos, and Kazakhstan—turning Dhaka into a crossroads of world cinema for a single day.

She remembers working in a short film by Bijon Imtiaz, though the exact time of that project no longer stands out. According to Moutushi, most of the stories she is offered now fail to interest her, which is why she often declines projects despite receiving proposals.

The Golden Globes have long been treated as an unreliable predictor of Oscar success, but Sunday night’s ceremony nonetheless clarified which films and performances are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards witnessed a striking cross-cultural moment when Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lalisa Manobal appeared together as presenters at the ceremony in Beverly Hills, instantly drawing cheers from the audience.

Popular Bangladeshi filmmaker Raihan Rafi has been awarded the Starship Inspiring Ten 2025 honour in recognition of his contribution to the cultural sector. The awards were presented at a grand ceremony held recently at the ballroom of Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka.

Speaking about television dramas in Bangladesh, he said, “Bangladeshi dramas are story-driven. Many well-written stories are being brought to the screen, and audiences are watching them.” In response to another question, Fazlur Rahman Babu said, “I consider myself a fortunate actor because I have had the opportunity to play many challenging characters in dramas. I am still doing so and want to continue in the future.”

Rose Byrne offered a light-hearted explanation for why her longtime partner, Bobby Cannavale, was absent from the 2026 Golden Globes, where she won best actress in a musical or comedy film for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”.

Displayed across the gallery walls, the works present personal yet collective messages addressed to the children of Palestine, shaped by empathy, resilience, and lived understanding. Through uncomplicated visuals, handwritten words, and candid imagery, the children articulate solidarity that travels across borders, geographies, and circumstances.

Animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged as a major winner at the Golden Globe Awards, taking home honours for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its hit track “Golden”.