The 41st edition of the Sundance Film Festival, one of the world's most prominent independent film festivals, has successfully completed six out of its eleven days. 

''XO, Kitty'', the beloved Netflix spinoff of Jenny Han’s ''To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before'' franchise, returned for its highly anticipated second season with all the sweetness, drama, and spirit that made its first season such a hit. The show picks up where it left off, delving deeper into Kitty Song Covey's (played by Anna Cathcart) whirlwind life at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS), while also bringing a more profound focus on her quest for answers about her late mother, Eve. Season 2 strikes a delicate balance between familiar beats from Season 1 and exciting new developments, presenting a delightful intermingling of romance, familial bonds, and personal growth.

Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025, organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, is currently being celebrated nationwide. The programmes are being held at district, divisional, and central levels. As part of this initiative, the Music, Dance, and Recitation Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised the band music event “Bol Bir—Ami Chiro Unnoto Shir” in six districts and dance performances in 50 districts to celebrate the energy, enthusiasm, and potential of youth.

FS Nayeem and Rafiath Rashid Mithila, a popular duo from the TV drama scene, are now set to hit the big screen with their upcoming film "Jole Jwole Tara". Directed by Arun Chowdhury, the movie has been in the works since the two actors signed on three years ago.

Srijit Mukherji’s 2011 directorial, "Baishe Srabon", has joined the ranks of IMDb’s top 250 highest-rated Indian films. The critically acclaimed thriller now stands as the only contemporary Bengali film to be listed alongside Satyajit Ray’s legendary masterpieces, "Pather Panchali", "Charulata", "Apur Sansar", and "Jalsaghar"—a significant achievement for Bengali cinema.

Lady Gaga has finally responded to the harsh criticism surrounding her latest film, “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The movie struggled to impress both Joker fans and critics, leading to its disappointing box office performance.

The Jonas Brothers are making their return to Disney with a holiday film, tentatively titled “Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie”.

Nader Chowdhury’s directorial debut “Jinn” created quite a buzz among audiences, with actor Shajal Noor in the lead role. Following its success, “Mona: Jinn-2” was produced, but Shajal was not part of the cast. Now, “Jinn 3” is set to go into production, featuring actor Shajal in the lead, once again.

Renowned folk artiste Abu Bakar Siddique, known for his contributions to the genre for nearly four decades, has released a new song. Known for his soulful renditions of traditional folk melodies, he has performed countless tracks over the years.

The words, "What you touch, you change. What you change, changes you," perfectly capture the essence of "Nalini", an exhibition by French-Brazilian artist and printmaker Julia Lebrao Sendra. Hosted at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi, this thought-provoking exhibition delved deep into the fragile relationship between humans and their environment, using the Buriganga river as both a subject and metaphor.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy initiated its efforts to encourage and foster the practice of sculpture in 1982 by organising the first sculpture exhibition. This year marked the sixth edition of the national-level sculpture exhibition, showcasing 178 artworks by 159 artists across various categories. A total of 13 awards, including 10 honorary ones, were presented during this year’s event.

Kiran Rao's directorial film “Laapataa Ladies” may not have received an Oscar nomination, but it has now earned a nomination for the Japan Academy Film Prize.

In an ambitious move to strengthen the future of Bangladesh’s cinematic landscape, the Bangladesh Film Students’ Association (BFSA) is set to host a National Film Conference at Dhaka University tomorrow. The conference, taking place at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, is set to be a landmark event for over 500 filmmakers, students, educators, and film professionals — all united in their vision for a brighter future for the Bangladeshi film industry.

Known for his long-standing opposition to political interference in the arts, Dutt reiterated his belief that art serves as a unifying force where politics often creates divisions.

This year, actor Jaya Ahsan, a familiar face at the festival, made her debut as a panellist, offering her insights ahead of the highly anticipated international premiere of the film adaptation of “Putul Nacher Itikotha” at the Rotterdam International Film Festival on February 6.

The much-anticipated concert “Gala Night” for the Flower Fest 2025 event is set to take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on February 6.

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.

When asked about his age, the actor quipped, "I am turning 60 this year, but damn, I look like 30."

The series derives heavily from the Morichjhapi Massacre. It features Tariq Anam Khan as Kazi, Chanchal Chowdhury as Sunil, Mostafizur Noor Imran as Marshal, Tahmina Othoi as Sunita Devi, and Rizvi Riju as Palash. According to the director, Sukorno Shahed Dhiman, all the characters in the series are political. He aimed to narrate the political stories of the Khulna-Sundarbans region. Feu is a manifestation of that vision.

To bring “Noya Manush” closer to the masses, the filmmakers have launched an alternative screening initiative. The journey officially began on December 25 at Dhaka University’s TSC auditorium, followed by screenings at various universities and cultural centres across the country.