Actress and filmmaker Afsana Mimi announced veteran singer Kanak Chapa as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Amid warm applause, she was honoured with a ceremonial shawl, crest, and cheque by distinguished guests, including Faridur Reza Sagar, Zahid Uddin Swapan, Dr Hosne Ara Begum, Channel i Director and Head of News Shykh Seraj, Impress Channel i Chairman Abdur Rashid Mazumder, and others.

“Bonolota Express”, directed by Tanim Noor, has recorded the second-highest opening of all time for a Bangladeshi film in North America.

The actor was sworn in on Monday, April 6, in Parliament, joining a batch of newly elected members from multiple states.

Although the announcement comes from abroad, Symon completed the film’s direction prior to leaving the country.

Veteran folk singer Kangalini Sufia shared a heartfelt moment with legendary artiste Runa Laila, singing to her and embracing her during rehearsals for the TMSS Channel-i Music Awards 2025 in Bogura.

The red-walled auditorium at Alliance Française de Dhaka hummed with anticipation as photography enthusiasts, students, and storytellers gathered for an intimate Photo Adda.

In a recent interview on the show “Straight Up with Shree”, she said the dominance of television serials is influencing viewers’ taste, leaving little space for meaningful cinema. “Who will I make films for? Where is my audience?” she questioned, adding that the changing landscape has affected her motivation to create new work.

Actor Tania Brishty, whose Eid releases received praise from viewers, is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai following multiple brain surgeries.

“At its core, it’s a film about an artiste’s journey,” he explains, expressing quiet confidence in the project. “Despite the limited budget, we’ve tried to create something meaningful. Now it’s about finding the right space where it can reach its audience.”

Star Cineplex is continuing its expansion across Bangladesh, launching new branches in cities beyond the capital, Dhaka.

Veteran actor Dolly Zahur has described her Eid release “Domm” as a rare departure from conventional storytelling, as the film draws a positive response from audiences.

The web-film explores the daily lives, rights, and living conditions of tea plantation workers. “Cha Gorom” is scheduled to premiere on Chorki on April 14.

Bangladeshi metal outfit A K Rahul The Band is set to perform alongside American metal band Memphis May Fire at an upcoming concert in Bangkok.

An art exhibition that bridges geography and imagination has been extended, drawing continued attention from visitors in Dhaka. Titled “From Mountain to Sea”, the group show brings together artists from Nepal, Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea, offering a rich dialogue of landscapes, cultures and visual traditions.

India’s West Bengal’s Bengali entertainment industry, or Tollywood, has announced an indefinite strike starting April 7 in response to the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, highlighting urgent concerns over safety on film and television sets.

The protest follows the government’s recent decision to rename the procession “Baishakhi Shobhajatra”, citing inclusivity and a desire to present it as a universal festival.

National Film Award-winning singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has lent her voice to a new duet titled “Eto Bhalobasho Kibhabe”, alongside Kolkata-based artist Akassh Sen, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.

The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.

Md Noor Islam, whose life inspired the Eid release “Domm”, spoke to journalists on April 4, recounting his harrowing experience of abduction and survival. Directed by Redoan Rony and starring Afran Nisho, the film is based on the true story of Noor Islam, who was abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008 and later returned home against all odds.