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.

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.

The current lineup of the band includes Probar Ripon, Seth Panduranga Blumberg, Shakil Haque, and Saad Chowdhury.

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.

The Bangladesh premiere of “A Missing Can of Film”, directed by Naeem Mohaiemen, was held on Friday at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon.

Nepali actor Pramod Agrahari is set to make his debut in Bangladeshi cinema with the upcoming film “Haangor”, directed by Tanmoy Surjo. The film, inspired by the lives of people living along the coast, is planned for release during Eid al-Fitr.

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) began today under the slogan “Aesthetic Cinema, Thoughtful Audience, Enlightened Society.” The opening ceremony will take place at 4 pm in the main auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum.

Following the inaugural segment, the performances began with a choral presentation by Chhayanaut artistes, conducted by Asit Kumar Dey. Based on the resonance of Raga Malkauns, the piece brought together elements of five different ragas. Badal Chowdhury accompanied on the tabla, while Tinku Shil played the harmonium.

On the very first day of the new year, Siam Ahmed sent a clear message to audiences: ‘hold on tight to your cinema seats’. With a daring new slate of characters lined up, the actor is ready to set the silver screen ablaze in 2026.

The organisers of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards have announced an extensive lineup of presenters for this year’s ceremony, set to take place this weekend in the United States. The announcement was made on Thursday through the Golden Globes’ official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Singer and actor Hridoy Khan has released his short film “Trapped” on YouTube, marking the return of model-turned-actress Monalisa to acting after a long hiatus.

Aditya Dhar’s spy-action spectacle “Dhurandhar” has rewritten Hindi cinema’s box office history, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the film has amassed an impressive Rs 831.40 crore nett at the Indian box office by the end of its 33rd day.

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival 2026 will be held simultaneously in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar from January 10 to 18. Organised by Rainbow Film Society, this year’s festival carries the slogan “Nandanik Chalachitra, Mononshil Darshok, Alokito Shomaj” (Aesthetic films, discerning audience, enlightened society).

The honor will recognise television programs that have made “a profound and lasting impact” on audiences while maintaining relevance to society, culture and the industry.

Prominent cultural organisation Chhayanaut is hosting a two-day “Shuddhasangeet Utsab”, dedicated to legendary maestro Ustad Allauddin Khan, starting today and continuing through Saturday.

Partho Sheikh has tied the knot with his longtime partner, Samiha Rahman, in a beautiful wedding ceremony attended by close family and friends.

Chorki has unveiled the first look of its upcoming web series “Aatka”, drawing attention for its vibrant visuals and lively ensemble. At the centre of the series is Sunerah Binte Kamal, who steps into a flamboyant character that marks a noticeable shift from her recent on-screen roles. As curiosity around the project grows, the actress shares what made working on “Aatka” a particularly enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

“Sultana’s Dream” has travelled widely, screening at major international festivals including the European Film Festival, Goa Festival, Filmfest Hamburg and the Leeds International Film Festival, where it also picked up awards.

Actress Apu Biswas is set to return to the big screen after a brief hiatus with the thriller film “Durbar”, directed by Kamrul Hassan Fuad. The filmmaker confirmed on social media that the film will be released in theatres during Eid al-Fitr.

Disney has officially moved forward with its live-action adaptation of “Tangled”, casting Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider.