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Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
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Razz and Sabila to reunite for new film after ‘Bonolota Express’
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‘The Blind Girl and an Elephant’ bags award at Shanghai Int’l Film Festival
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Priyanka Chopra confirms collaboration with Angelina Jolie
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New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
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Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
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MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Ekushey Padak winning writer Rashid Haider passes away
Renowned writer Rashid Hyder passed away at his residence in Dhaka at 8:30 am today. He was 80 years old at the time of passing. Rashid Hyder was the director of Bangla Academy and former executive director of Nazrul Institute. He received the Ekushey Padak in 2014 for his contributions to the cultural arena.
13 October 2020, 05:54 AM
Gal Gadot cast as Cleopatra; faces backlash
Gal Gadot is all set to collaborate again with director Patty Jenkins for a historical drama on Cleopatra, according to media reports. However, Gadot is an Israeli actor, and some have raised questions regarding whether she is fit to play the role.
12 October 2020, 10:38 AM
Gal Gadot cast as Cleopatra; faces backlash
Gal Gadot is all set to collaborate again with director Patty Jenkins for a historical drama on Cleopatra, according to media reports. However, Gadot is an Israeli actor, and some have raised questions regarding whether she is fit to play the role.
12 October 2020, 10:35 AM
Maznun Mizan’s new directorial venture in the works
Television and theatre actor Maznun Mizan has directed several TV shows in recent times.
12 October 2020, 09:27 AM
Remembering Challenger on his 10th death anniversary
A S M Tofazzal Hossain, known by his on-screen name Challenger, entered the showbiz industry under the guidance of Humayun Ahmed. His debut tele-fictional was “Hablong-er Bazar” (2000). Today marks his 10th death anniversary.
12 October 2020, 07:20 AM
Soumitra Chatterjee’s condition marginally improves after plasma therapy
The health condition of iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who is being treated for Covid-19 at a private hospital in South Kolkata, marginally improved on Sunday and he no longer needs oxygen support, a senior official of the medical facility told Indian media.
12 October 2020, 05:17 AM
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson now has over 200 million Instagram followers
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is the first American man to surpass 200 million Instagram followers.
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Ananta Jalil backtracks from victim-blaming after public backlash
After backlash on social media, actor Ananta Jalil has backtracked on his previous comment where he blamed "revealing dresses" worn by women for inviting "unwanted sexual advances", and uploaded a “corrected” version of video on his verified Facebook page, claiming that he “does not want to be involved in controversy” and apologised for any “misunderstanding”.
11 October 2020, 13:22 PM
Ananta Jalil's ‘lesson’ for rapists descends into victim-blaming
Amid countrywide protests over the growing incidents of rape and violence against women, actor Ananta Jalil has blamed “revealing dresses” worn by women for inviting “unwanted sexual advances”.
11 October 2020, 07:12 AM
Jaya Ahsan’s 'Binisutoy' in Hawai'i International Film Festival
Jaya Ahsan's film "Binisutoy/Without Strings" will be on display in the 40th iteration of Hawai'I International Film Festival (HIFF), in the "Spotlight on India" segment.
10 October 2020, 16:12 PM
Farooki brings back Mosharraf-Chanchal duo after 7 years
After a long interval of about 8 years, noted actors Chanchal Chowdhury and Mosharraf Karim worked together for a project by internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
10 October 2020, 12:45 PM
A landmark for ‘Aynabaji’
Bangladeshi crime-thriller film, “Aynabaji”, released in 2016, secured the second position with a staggering rating of 9.1 out of 10 points in the international platform Amberscript.com.
10 October 2020, 11:30 AM
No Folk Fest this year
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dhaka International Folk Fest (DIFF) will not take place this year.
10 October 2020, 09:45 AM
'Black' featuring Mim now on Netflix
The Bengali crime-action film, “Black”, directed by Raja Chandra, stars Bidya Sinha Mim and Soham Chakraborty in the lead roles. Jointly produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Dag Creative Media, it hit theatres in November 2015. The film is now available on Netflix.
10 October 2020, 09:28 AM
Duronto TV’s 13th season to air tomorrow
A press conference, announcing Duronto Television's 13th season, was held online recently. The new season will air tomorrow.
10 October 2020, 07:47 AM
Soumitra Chatterjee shifted to ITU as Covid-19 symptoms worsen
Eminent Indian film actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who recently tested positive for the coronavirus and was admitted to a private hospital in south Kolkata, has been shifted to Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU).
10 October 2020, 04:58 AM
A new chapter begins for Shomi Kaiser
Noted actor Shomi Kaiser tied the knot with Reza Ameen, CEO of Euro-Vigil Private Limited on September 27.
10 October 2020, 03:03 AM
A man as iconic as his music
“We came here with approximately $50 and a piano, and we didn’t speak the language. Now look where we are. If that’s not the American dream, what is?” – Eddie Van Halen, 2015
9 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja with Bishworang
Every year, keeping the Durga Puja celebrations in mind, Bishworang, one of the most popular fashion houses in Bangladesh, arranges grand events and launches their latest range of clothes.
9 October 2020, 18:00 PM
A golden jubilee of excellence
Babita reigned as one of the most celebrated actors of the Bangladeshi film industry, during which she has starred in more than 250 films.
9 October 2020, 18:00 PM