Several Bangladeshi films slated for release this Eid-ul-Fitr were initially planned to be shot in India. Producers and directors had made preparatory visits to locations in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai, and discussions with artistes and crew members were already underway. However, prolonged delays in obtaining permits, visa complications, and growing unease in recent times regarding cross-border collaboration between Bangladeshi and Indian artistes and technicians have now forced a rethink. As a result, Sri Lanka is emerging as the new shooting destination for Bangladeshi cinema, replacing India.

A new year has begun. In the past year, a total of 46 Dhallywood films were released, of which only a handful managed to achieve commercial success. Audience turnout was largely concentrated around Eid releases, while a few other films earned appreciation from viewers and critics alike.

Tasnia Farin has been finalised as the lead actress in the upcoming film “Prince”, which stars popular Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan in the lead role. However, while Kolkata-based actor Idhika Paul was initially expected to co-star in the project, sources suggest she may no longer be part of the film.

"Tribute: Prince," the 24-page comic book by Blue Water Productions, will celebrate the career of the 57-year-old superstar whose music blended jazz, funk, R&B, disco and rock.

Madonna came under fire for her tribute to Prince during the Billboard Music Awards ceremony, which critics saw as too distant from the late artist himself.

A woman claiming to be Prince's half-sister has come forward saying she is entitled to part of the late pop star's multimillion-dollar estate, legal documents show.

Prince has been cremated with a small, private service for family, friends and musicians, his publicist confirms.

There is "no reason to believe" that Prince's death was suicide, the sheriff of the Minnesota county where the singer had his home has said after a post-mortem examination.

US pop star Prince, 57, was found unresponsive at his Minnesota home and was later declared dead, US media reports say.

Bhutan welcomes the birth of its new prince by planting over 1 lakh trees across the country.

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan has a new crown prince. The Royal Media Office in capital Thimphu says that the baby boy was born on Friday to King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema.