Hridoy Khan’s long-delayed short film ‘Trapped’ arrives this December

Hridoy first teased “Trapped” back in 2020 with the song “Ochena”, written, composed, performed, and arranged by him. The film resurfaced this June again with another track, “Shada Kalo”, where he appeared wandering alone through New York streets. But until now, the film itself has never seen daylight.
30 November 2025, 04:57 AM

Tasnia Farin and Imran Mahmudul duet on new single ‘Mon Golbe Na’

Singer-actor Tasnia Farin is set to release her new single, “Mon Golbe Na”, on December 4 — a project that reunites her with composer and co-singer Imran Mahmudul and marks her debut as a producer under the banner, Foring Films.
30 November 2025, 04:42 AM

Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Tom Stoppard, the playwright whose dazzling command of language reshaped modern theatre and who won an Academy Award for co-writing “Shakespeare in Love”, has died at 88, the BBC confirmed.
30 November 2025, 04:33 AM

The stories we carry: IUTPS brings ‘Break The Circle: Season XII’

On November 27, The Islamic University of Technology Photographic Society (IUTPS) inaugurated “Break The Circle: Season XII” at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Art Gallery 6, unveiling one of its most ambitious international showcases to date. The exhibition features 50 single photographs and seven photo stories selected from 7,832 submissions by judges Syed Latif Hossain, Suborna Morsheada and Sarker Protick.
30 November 2025, 04:00 AM

‘Dhaka Echoes: Ghumparani Gaan’ set to unveil a grand musical night

The concert lineup features prominent artistes from the country’s music industry, including bands Level Five and Blue Jeans, alongside solo performers A K Rahul, Firoz Jong, Adverb, Palash Noor, Masha Islam, Rituraj, and Angel Noor.
29 November 2025, 12:26 PM

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram announce pregnancy

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda and his wife, actor and entrepreneur Lin Laishram, are preparing to welcome an exciting new chapter in their lives. The couple thrilled fans with a touching announcement today, sharing that they are expecting their first baby, two years after their marriage.
29 November 2025, 11:32 AM

‘Noor’ teaser: Arifin Shuvoo and Oishee bring passion and pain to life

Directed by Raihan Rafi, the romantic drama will bypass cinemas and debut directly on the OTT platform Bioscope Plus.
29 November 2025, 11:30 AM

The Duffer Brothers cast their former drama teacher in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5

The Duffer Brothers have brought a meaningful figure from their past into the world of Stranger Things, casting their high school drama teacher, Hope Hynes Love, in Season 5 of the hit Netflix series. Love appears as Miss Harris, a teacher at Hawkins Elementary School.
29 November 2025, 08:04 AM

‘Dhwojo Mestorir Moron’ returns to the stage after 20 years

After nearly two decades, Manipuri Theatre is bringing its acclaimed production “Dhwojo Mestorir Moron” back to the stage. The play, which portrays the tragic life of Dhwojo Mestori — a master builder of traditional Manipuri homes — will be staged in a renewed form on Saturday at 7 pm at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
29 November 2025, 07:51 AM

Wave of cancellations hits foreign artiste concerts in Dhaka

Uncertainty now surrounds upcoming performances by Pakistan’s Kaavish and singer Atif Aslam. Kaavish is scheduled to perform on December 5 with local bands Shironamhin and Meghdol, while Atif Aslam is scheduled on December 13 for two separate events.
29 November 2025, 06:16 AM

‘Should not have been a star’: Aamir Khan

During a session at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Friday, actor Aamir Khan reflected on his 30-year career, saying he became a star despite “breaking several rules of stardom.”
29 November 2025, 06:04 AM

Shuvoo–Mim duo secretly filming new movie, reports say

Arifin Shuvoo is currently busy shooting for a new film, with Bidya Sinha Mim starring opposite him. The duo, last seen together in Golam Sohrab’s thriller "Shapludu", are reuniting after four years.
29 November 2025, 05:05 AM

Enough is enough: Showbiz women clap back at virtual harassment

Whether an actor, athlete, singer, journalist, a corporate, or as a woman, they have to carry the burden of such acts regularly. Every form of abuse must be addressed. And in this era of technology, where it takes seconds to post a derogatory comment, the response should be just as swift. Clear rules are needed to ensure that accounts can be properly identified, regulated, and held accountable. Without this, we only empower abusers to continue.
29 November 2025, 03:00 AM

‘Ekta Chador Hobe’ famed singer Janes Sumon passes away

The singer’s real name was Galib Ahsan Mehedi. His first solo album, Ashirbad, was released in 1997. Among his well-loved songs are “Akash Kedechhe”, “Otithi”, “Ashabadi”, “Ekta Chador Hobe”, “Ay Tora Ay”, and “Cheri”.
28 November 2025, 12:43 PM

Bangladeshi filmmaker Kazi Muntasir joins Fajr Film Festival as Talent Campus mentor

One of Muntasir’s films is also set to screen at the festival. The Talent Campus typically draws film students from a wide range of countries, including Iran, the United States, France, Indonesia, Turkey, Italy, Russia, China and Japan. The programme pairs them with experienced international mentors for masterclasses, seminars and hands-on sessions aimed at strengthening both technical skill and artistic perspective.
28 November 2025, 06:30 AM

Quentin Tarantino shares his top films of the 21st century

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has released his own list of standout films from the 21st century, offering a typically blunt and unpredictable take on modern cinema. Appearing on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast”, the “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” director named his personal picks for numbers 11 to 20, with the top 10 to be revealed later.
28 November 2025, 06:12 AM

Hugh Jackman makes his relationship with Sutton Foster Instagram official

Hugh Jackman has confirmed his relationship with singer and Broadway actor Sutton Foster, making it Instagram official months after the pair first sparked dating rumours. The Hollywood star shared a post on Wednesday praising Foster’s performance at a New York jazz venue, marking his first public acknowledgement of their romance since his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.
28 November 2025, 05:58 AM

Apu Biswas likely to return with two films opposite Ador Azad

After a long break from the silver screen, actor Apu Biswas appears to be preparing for her return — and industry whispers suggest she may headline not one but two films opposite Ador Azad.
28 November 2025, 05:43 AM

Warner Music settles lawsuit with Suno, forms new AI partnership

Warner Music had sued Suno last year, along with Sony Music, Universal Music and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). They claimed that Suno used copyrighted songs to train its AI models without permission.
28 November 2025, 05:36 AM

Niloy Alamgir and Hridi welcome their first child

Popular small-screen actor Niloy Alamgir has become a father. On Thursday (27 November) night, his wife Tasnuva Tabassum Hridi gave birth to a baby girl, marking the couple’s first child.
28 November 2025, 04:39 AM