Nuton voices disappointment over neglect of senior artistes

Veteran actress Nuton has expressed sorrow over what she describes as the neglect of senior artistes in the film industry, saying many are forgotten while still alive.
3 March 2026, 15:18 PM

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into single streaming platform

Paramount Skydance has announced plans to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service following the completion of the merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
3 March 2026, 15:08 PM

Vampire tale 'Sinners' wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle

Supernatural thriller "Sinners" claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday (March 1), a victory that sets up a face-off with "One Battle After Another" for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars.
3 March 2026, 12:17 PM

Recitation artistes to hold protest against rape and abuse today

Prominent recitation artistes and cultural activists are set to present poetry readings, collective recitations, and protest songs to convey a message of social resistance.
3 March 2026, 11:38 AM

Deadline extended for 2025–26 government film grants

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline by one month for submitting proposals to produce full-length and short films under the government grant scheme for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
3 March 2026, 10:59 AM

Fazlur Rahman Babu undergoes heart surgery

In a Facebook post shared by the director, it was stated that Babu was admitted to a private hospital in the capital on February 16 after experiencing a heart attack.
3 March 2026, 10:10 AM

I read the novel 15 times before facing the camera: Sabila Nur

The film is based on the novel “Kichukkhon” by acclaimed writer Humayun Ahmed.
2 March 2026, 18:40 PM

Hollywood dissent grows as Ruffalo, O’Donnell speak out on Iran escalation

Actor and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump, condemned the military action on social media. Captioning her post, "He lies only and always #impeachtrump," she shared past campaign remarks in which Trump described himself as a candidate committed to ending wars rather than starting them.
2 March 2026, 17:20 PM

Ashes set to release two albums this Eid

Popular rock band Ashes is preparing a major surprise for fans this Eid with the simultaneous release of two new albums — “Bibhrom” and “Danahin Pakhi”.
2 March 2026, 15:24 PM

Eid special ‘Ityadi’ to feature foreign nationals

For more than three decades, renowned presenter and director Hanif Sanket has used foreign nationals in the popular programme “Ityadi” to highlight folk culture, rural sports and history, while also addressing superstition and social inconsistencies.
2 March 2026, 15:17 PM

Devotees gather as Lalon festival begins in Kushtia

Traditionally a three-day gathering marked by music, discussion and a vibrant rural fair, this year’s festival has been shortened to two days.
2 March 2026, 12:34 PM

First-look poster of ‘Domm’ unveiled ahead of Eid

Afran Nisho is all set to captivate audiences on the big screen this Eid-ul-Fitr. Inspired by real events, the film “Domm” promises to present the actor in a completely new avatar.
2 March 2026, 11:56 AM

SAG’s Actor Awards: ‘Sinners’ wins top prize

“Sinners” emerged as the biggest winner at SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night, taking the top honour for best ensemble in a motion picture, while its star Michael B Jordan was named best lead actor.
2 March 2026, 11:05 AM

Tom Holland and Zendaya are married, claims stylist

Zendaya and Holland first became the subject of romance rumours in 2021, several years after their initial on-screen collaboration in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, released in 2017. Since then, the pair has kept details of their relationship largely private, rarely addressing it in public interviews.
2 March 2026, 10:50 AM

‘If I can achieve seventy percent of my ideas, it is a blessing’

Pop music in Bangladesh continues to evolve, with artistes constantly experimenting across genres. However, Alif Alauddin has always identified herself as a pop artiste and has chosen to stay within that space, even though the industry encourages constant change.
2 March 2026, 10:43 AM

Beauty drops beautiful new tracks

On the other hand, Beauty remains busy with stage shows throughout the year. She said, “There are stage shows lined up after Eid. Stage performances mean getting closer to the audience through music.”
1 March 2026, 19:04 PM

Case filed against TV actor Zaher Alvi over wife’s death

Ikra’s father filed a case alleging abetment to suicide, naming the actor as the main accused, according to investigators. Police said an inquiry has begun, and further action will depend on evidence gathered during the investigation.
1 March 2026, 19:00 PM

Tanvir Mokammel begins filming Jasimuddin’s classic ‘Shojon Badiar Ghat’

The story of “Shojon Badiar Ghat” is set in Shimultoli village on the banks of the Madhumati River, where two communities—Muslim and Hindu—live side by side. Though divided by religion, they share a deep bond of fraternity, and the entire village feels like one extended family.
1 March 2026, 16:56 PM

Arijit Singh releases first independent song after playback exit

Arijit Singh announced earlier this year that he would no longer take on new playback projects.
1 March 2026, 16:09 PM

Habib Wahid to perform Olike’s new song on Eid special ‘Ityadi’

Habib and Olike previously collaborated on “Priti Shikhaili”, which marked Habib’s return to lending his voice to a solo track written by Olike after nearly 17 years.
1 March 2026, 11:33 AM