A film enthusiast, Aisha’s Eid celebrations often include a trip to the theaters. “I’ve always been a big fan of Marvel and DC movies,” she beams. “But recently, my love for Bangla cinema has grown stronger. The quality and storytelling have improved so much—I now prioritise watching Bangla films during Eid.”

This Eid-ul-Adha, local OTT platform Chorki is rolling out four major titles under one bold banner—“birat gurur haat”—bringing together some of the year’s most anticipated films: “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Chokkor 302”, and “Jongli”.

Production houses race to finalise how many theatres their films will grace and who will control the distribution map. Insider sources from six production houses confirm that while the spotlight remains fixed on Dhaka multiplexes, the number of theatres showing these films varies widely.

As Eid-ul-Azha festivities unfold today, television channels across Bangladesh are rolling out a vibrant slate of films featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Shakib Khan, Shobnom Bubly, Jaya Ahsan, Ziaul Roshan, and Siam Ahmed.

As Eid-ul-Azha celebrations light up the country today, major Bangladeshi television channels are marking the occasion with a rich slate of dramas and telefilms featuring the industry’s top actors. From nostalgic serials to fresh comedic gems, the screens will be buzzing with back-to-back entertainment across Channel i, NTV, RTV, Maasranga, Deepto, Boishakhi and more.

It was during the school-free weekends when my maternal cousins and I would huddle in front of our grandparents' grey old box TV after a hearty, yet customary lunch arrangement at their place. We would take up the gap on the floor between their king-sized bed and the unforgettable TV set to watch the black and white Satyajit Ray films, and even the vibrant late 20th-century Bangladeshi cinema, previously defined by over-the-top performances. The adults would lounge about on the bed, imbuing us with not only the significance of family viewing content but also a perception of what we understood as “our cinematic language.”

For the past five years, the Bangladeshi travel vlogger Nadir Nibras has carved a life out of motion-hopping continents, sleeping in airport terminals, and capturing it all for viewers around the world. Since launching his YouTube channel ‘Nadir On The Go’ in December 2016, he has built a loyal audience by documenting both the beauty and chaos of life on the move. But behind the cinematic shots and vibrant adventures lies a quieter reality-one marked by loss, longing, and the effort to maintain one's sense of self amid constant change.

While his grandfather always encouraged him to tag along, Partho admits he was never too keen. "I wasn't fond of crowds or the chaos of the haat (cattle market). I used to find excuses to skip it," he says, laughing. "But my grandfather knew how to win me over. He would bring back sweets and charred flatbreads from the market, because he knew how much I loved them. That was something I looked forward to every single year."

Tom Cruise earned a Guinness World Record during the filming of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” by performing 16 parachute jumps with a burning chute for the movie’s dramatic plane sequence.

Bangladeshi new age rock band Bedooin is gearing up to release their much-awaited single “Bhalobashi Onibaar”, featuring the iconic voice of Kaniz Suborna. The song is scheduled to drop this Eid ul Azha, with the music video premiering on Chaand Raat.

In an industry where schedules are packed and free moments are fleeting, Eid becomes a special window for reconnecting. “Usually, we don’t really get to see our relatives often because everyone’s so busy. But during Eid, everyone is free, and that gives us the chance to meet, talk, and share time together. I’m really looking forward to those chats and moments.”

As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew. 

As Tasnia Farin steps onto her next chapter, one thing is clear: whether it’s through her acting, her voice, or her screen presence, she continues to break barriers and raise expectations. The only question that remains is: will the box-office collections do “Insaaf” to her hard work this Eid?

Azam Khan’s musical legacy continues to resonate across generations, even fourteen years after his passing. Widely regarded as the pioneer of Bangladeshi pop music, the iconic singer-songwriter remains etched in the hearts of listeners through his powerful voice and timeless compositions.

After more than two decades, noted director Shahidul Islam Mintu returns to television with the drama “Shunno Theke Shuru”, currently being shot in Canada. The project features acclaimed actors Mosharraf Karim and Tazika Amin, marking their first time shooting a drama in the country.

Marking the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to host “Ananda Utsab” at the Nandan Mancha of the academy. Supported by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the programme will take place on Friday, 6 June, at 7pm.

Indian television actress Hina Khan has tied the knot with her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate eremony. The couple shared the news through a joint post on social media, accompanied by images from the occasion.

National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.

The official trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the concluding instalment in the two-part adaptation of the acclaimed musical “Wicked”, has been released, offering audiences an early look at the final chapter of the story.

In a digital world that churns out creators by the minute, the label “content creator” has become both a badge of entry and a box. But for Rakin Absar, Kaarina Kaisar, Ridy Sheikh, and Nazia Hassan, that box was never going to be big enough. Instead of riding the algorithm wave into redundancy, they each pivoted; deliberately or instinctively, who outgrew the “content creator” label and built new identities entirely. Podcast host. Actor. Choreographer. Wellness educator.