Shehab Shahariar, also known as Shibu—the upstart musician behind the song—shared how it all happened. “I was on a bus, heading home from university, when Hania Aamir posted my song. By the time I got home, I had 50 Instagram requests—something that had never happened to me before!”

Amid the secrecy, the latest reports confirm that popular Dhallywood actor Arifin Shuvoo sustained injuries while filming an action sequence.

Renowned actress Afsana Mimi has recently become the victim of online impersonation, prompting her to alert fans and colleagues about a fake Facebook account operating under her name for more than two weeks.

The sequel, directed by Matt Reeves, is set to begin production next spring and hit theaters in October 2027 through Warner Bros.

Popular band Shironamhin is set to release “Ei Obelay 2”, the sequel to their much-loved 2019 hit “Ei Obelay”, today (December 4). The new track will arrive as the final song on the band’s latest album, “Batighor”, and will be unveiled in both Bangla and English versions.

“The Family Man” has set a new benchmark on Prime Video India. The third season of the Raj and DK–created spy thriller has become the platform’s most-watched title of 2025, reaching 96 per cent of pincodes across the country within its first week of release.

Dhallywood actor Siam Ahmed has recently wrapped shooting for “Andhar”, directed by Raihan Rafi, where he starred opposite Nazifa Tushi. No sooner had he completed the project than he began preparing for his next film, “Rakkhosh”. For weeks, speculation swirled around the question of who would be cast as the female lead. Although names like Prarthona Fardin Dighi and Sabnam Faria circulated, the makers took their time finalising the actor. Finally, putting the rumours to rest, a source close to the production confirmed yesterday that Tollywood actress Idhika Paul will star in the role.

It now ranks as the platform’s third-best overall debut, behind “Squid Game” Seasons 2 and 3. The launch marks a huge jump from Season 4’s 22 million views over three days—a 171% increase.

Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton delighted fans in New York City on December 1 as they reunited publicly for the first time in more than a decade. The former Harry Potter co-stars met at a special screening of “Merrily We Roll Along”, the filmed version of the acclaimed 2023 Stephen Sondheim revival led by Radcliffe.

Taylor Swift has released the official trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show”, set to premiere on Disney+ on December 12. The film marks the concluding chapter of the record-breaking Eras Tour, which has become the highest-grossing concert tour in history.

She challenged the industry to imagine the reverse scenario—a woman in her 60s or 70s cast as a romantic lead opposite a man in his 40s. Such pairings, she noted, remain almost unthinkable in mainstream cinema, exposing how differently men and women are treated as they age.

A wave of outrage has swept Bangladesh after eight newborn puppies were found dumped in a pond in Ishwardi, Pabna — an act that celebrities, animal lovers and local officials have condemned as cruel and unforgivable.

Popular small-screen director Mizanur Rahman Aryan, known for projects such as “Boro Chele” and “Networker Baire”, has largely stepped away from directing in recent years to focus on business. Yesterday, he returned to the public eye with personal news that he is now married.

After making news by wearing a dazzling diamond ring at the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” premiere in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus has confirmed her engagement to longtime partner Maxx Morando, following four years together.

This year’s line-up featured Uccharon, Parthibo, Starling, Shironamhin, Mechanix, Nirjhar, Mehrin, Torun, Symphony, Nova, Obscure, and Feedback. The programme was broadcast live on Channel i until 4 pm. With support from Impress Telefilm Ltd, Azam Khan’s legendary band “Uccharon” has returned to the spotlight with renewed vigour.

Last evening, that engagement unfolded with both reverence and vitality at “Aloker Ei Jhorna-Dharay” (The Eternal Illumination), a collaborative tribute by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka and HSBC Bangladesh.

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a special international jazz concert featuring acclaimed artistes from several countries. Titled “Alexandre Herer’s Bombay Experience”, the event will take place tomorrow, December 3, at 7 pm at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. A follow-up masterclass has been scheduled for December 4 at the Alliance Française office in Dhanmondi.

Shakib Khan’s Eid release “Antaratma”, which struggled at the box office due to minimal promotion, is now set for a fresh run on OTT. Streaming platform iScreen announced on Wednesday that the film will be available from December 4.

The series, directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Lee Woo-jeong, followed five families living in a single alley in Seoul’s Ssangmun-dong neighbourhood during 1988.

Iran has sentenced Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi to one year in prison and imposed a two-year travel ban, convicting him in absentia for “propaganda activities” against the state, his lawyer said on Monday. Panahi, 65, is currently outside Iran.