From Ukhiya to Gaza: Children’s art of solidarity in Dhaka

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.
12 January 2026, 10:00 AM

EJAE’s ‘Golden’ wins Best Original Song at Golden Globes after years of rejection

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”.
12 January 2026, 09:51 AM

DIFF Day 3: Mousumi Hamid starrer ‘Noya Manush’ to screen today

Today’s highlight from Bangladesh Panorama Full Length Section is Mousumi Hamid starrer “Noya Manush” directed by Sohel Rana Boyati. Today, there will be a total of 13 films at the Bangladesh National Museum Main Auditorium, National Museum- Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Shahbagh, seven films at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, National Art Gallery Auditorium, 4 films at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka and 9 films at Stamford University, Bangladesh Auditorium, Siddeswari Road.
12 January 2026, 09:30 AM

Chalamet triumphs over DiCaprio at Hollywood’s Golden Globes

Chalamet defeated Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney and other big names at the red-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. "This category is stacked. I look up to all of you," Chalamet said to his fellow nominees.
12 January 2026, 09:29 AM

Swapnadal honours Selim Al Deen with three-day theatre festival

The festival will feature two of Swapnadal’s most acclaimed productions: “Chitrangada”, created in the modern Bangla theatrical style, and Selim Al Deen’s own classical work “Hargaj”.
11 January 2026, 19:09 PM

Government approves amendment ordinance to expand Shilpakala Academy

Under the new framework, the Academy’s divisions have increased from six to nine.
11 January 2026, 19:00 PM

Ilias Kanchan recovering steadily in London, says family

Ilias Kanchan is one of the most successful leading men of Bangladesh’s golden era of cinema. He holds the record for acting in numerous commercially successful films, most notably the iconic “Beder Meye Josna”, which made history in Dhallywood. His performances in films such as “Bheja Chokh” moved audiences to tears, and he found success across social, romantic and folk genres. In recognition of his contributions, Kanchan has received the Ekushey Padak, National Film Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards.
11 January 2026, 18:53 PM

Chirkutt celebrates 24 years in music with honours and high notes

Over the years, Chirkutt has earned numerous local and international awards. This new year began the same way it often does for the band: with applause, trophies and live shows.
11 January 2026, 13:38 PM

‘Utshob’ leads DIFF day two’s global lineup

Running from January 10 to 18, the nine-day festival is screening 245 films from 91 countries, making it one of the largest global film showcases in Bangladesh.
11 January 2026, 13:28 PM

‘Haq’ tops Netflix charts despite theatrical failure

According to Netflix’s weekly report, “Haq” currently tops the popularity charts in India. As a non-English language film, it holds second position on the global charts. Additionally, the film ranks number one in five countries worldwide and appears in the top ten in 14 countries.
11 January 2026, 12:16 PM

Bindu denies return rumours linked to Hoichoi series

Once a regular on television dramas, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Afsan Ara Bindu won over audiences as a popular on-screen pair. Although the much-loved duo has not been seen together for a long time, recent rumours of their possible comeback have sparked fresh discussion. Speculation has been rife on social media, particularly over claims that Apurba and Bindu might reunite in a web series.
11 January 2026, 11:38 AM

Star Cineplex set to open new branches

He added that while major cities are being prioritised initially, there are plans to expand multiplexes to district and upazila levels in the future. “We believe that opening new halls will help increase cinema audiences,” he said.
11 January 2026, 10:59 AM

Brushstrokes Across Generations: Inside a father-daughter exhibition

The event was conceived as more than a display of finished works. A projector ran audiovisual material and portfolios created specifically for the occasion, supported by thoughtful food arrangements and a steady flow of visitors.
11 January 2026, 10:00 AM

Never seen sets on BFDC like this before: Badhan shares shooting ‘Bonolota Express’

Badhan revealed another exciting update that she has signed on for a new film, expected to start shooting after the elections. Additionally, her film “Master”, directed by Rezwan Shahriar, has been selected for the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and Badhan will attend the event herself.
10 January 2026, 20:45 PM

25 years on, ‘Hridoypur’ remains close to listeners’ hearts

Released in 2000 under the Soundtek banner, “Hridoypur” has now completed 25 years. Yet, even after all these years, its songs remain vibrant and alive. These evergreen tracks continue to stay close to listeners’ souls—and will undoubtedly do so for many, many years to come.
10 January 2026, 20:36 PM

Mim teases new project; Fans speculate Razz being co-star

Blending reality with imagination, the story explores various facets of love and human choices. The government-funded film “Jibon Opera” is expected to target mainstream audiences. The filmmakers and production team hope to combine the grant with personal investment to develop the film into a fully-fledged commercial production.
10 January 2026, 20:12 PM

Curtains rise on DIFF

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially began today at the main auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum, marking the start of a ten-day celebration of world cinema.
10 January 2026, 19:21 PM

Ahmed Hasan Sunny and Nusrat Maati host post-wedding reception

Meanwhile, Sunny’s film “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alaap Joruri” is set for release on January 16. Ahead of the release, the filmmaker has been busy with promotional activities, with the teaser, trailer and songs already unveiled. Completing the wedding formalities before the film’s release has been a source of relief for him.
10 January 2026, 19:03 PM

Shonar Bangla Circus returns with double album ‘Mohashoshan’

The current lineup of the band includes Probar Ripon, Seth Panduranga Blumberg, Shakil Haque, and Saad Chowdhury.
10 January 2026, 18:42 PM

Tahsan confirms separation with Roza

He also mentioned that he was not keen to discuss his personal life publicly at this stage. “I didn’t want to speak about my personal life in public. But I saw some false news about our wedding anniversary, which is why I need to clarify that we are no longer together,” he added.
10 January 2026, 18:27 PM