Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after experiencing breathing difficulties and mild chest pain yesterday night.

Around the mid-2000s, a young Munem Wasif, with his rickety Soviet-era Zenit camera, found himself indulging in the allures of the older parts of Dhaka. Infinite lived experiences and thousands of shutter counts later, his first magnum opus, “Belonging”, came to life in 2012. This photo book became one of the most revered photographic bodies of work in Bangladesh’s visual art history.

On Friday afternoon, cultural activists presented their views at a seminar titled “Review and Proposal of the Cultural Sector Budget.” The event was organised by the Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka (TAD) in the seminar room of the Shilpakala Academy.

Meghdol has released a new track titled “Golaper Naam”. The music video for the song premiered on the band’s official YouTube channel at 8pm on Friday (April 18).

Although the winners of the 2023 National Film Awards were expected to be announced months ago, political transitions delayed the process. Sources now suggest that the awards will finally be handed out in May, with small-budget films emerging as strong contenders across several major categories.

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

From back-to-back cinematic musical hits to earning praise for his acting on OTT platforms, Pritom Hasan is having a standout year. His collaboration with Shakib Khan and chart-topping tracks like “Chand Mama”, “Didha”, and the ever lively “Laage Ura Dhura” have solidified his reputation as one of the most sought-after musicians in Dhallywood.

During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.

Amid high domestic demand, “Jongli” is set to be released internationally on April 25.

Lucasfilm has officially announced “Star Wars: Starfighter”, a new chapter in the iconic franchise, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast and Shawn Levy directing. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 28, 2027, with production set to begin this Fall.

The film, directed by Sepideh Farsi, is set to premiere at the ACID section of the Cannes Film Festival and captures Hassona’s daily life in Gaza through remote conversations and recordings made over FaceTime. ​

The artiste entered the film industry as the producer of the 1972 liberation war film "Ora Egaro Jon"

Director Kajal Arefin Ome has finally announced the much-anticipated return of popular drama series “Bachelor Point”. After a hiatus of two and a half years, the fifth season of the series is now in the works.

A sequel series to the 1995 cult classic “Clueless”, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is currently in development at Peacock.

A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award yesterday.

The Eid release “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, has emerged as a box office success, earning Tk 2.06 crore in gross ticket sales within 16 days of its release. Yesterday, director M Raahim shared the update via a Facebook post himself.

Renowned singer and music director Bappa Mazumder has lent his voice to a song titled “Magurar Phool”, inspired by the tragic incident involving eight-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered in Magura.

Pakistani dramas, once a peripheral cultural product in this region, have seemingly surged in popularity among Gen Z viewers in Bangladesh. Not in a nostalgically indulgent way, but with the kind of fervent devotion that leads to 1-billion-view YouTube milestones, fan edits on Instagram, and TikTok videos that reimagine tearful climaxes as memes. The real question is no longer whether this trend is genuine, it is, but rather why now?

Actress Tasnia Farin’s debut feature film “Fatima” is set to premiere on OTT platform Bongo on April 17, confirmed director Dhrubo Hasan.

“Borbaad”, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy, has been screening for 17 days since its release and continues to draw full houses, with reports of ticket shortages in some locations.