The drama is directed by Md Rafat Majumder Rinku. Speaking to Prothom Alo, he said, “There was a slapping scene in the drama, included as required by the character. While attempting to slap each other lightly, someone may have felt it was harder than intended. It was a misunderstanding between the two. It was not anything serious. Samia Othoi left the set feeling upset over the matter. The others are still present.”

The song will be released on March 8, International Women’s Day, by Aajob Records.

The event drew a diverse audience united in their admiration for the Mro people’s resilience in preserving their language and cultural heritage.

Veteran actress Nuton has expressed sorrow over what she describes as the neglect of senior artistes in the film industry, saying many are forgotten while still alive.

Paramount Skydance has announced plans to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service following the completion of the merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

Supernatural thriller "Sinners" claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday (March 1), a victory that sets up a face-off with "One Battle After Another" for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars.

Prominent recitation artistes and cultural activists are set to present poetry readings, collective recitations, and protest songs to convey a message of social resistance.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline by one month for submitting proposals to produce full-length and short films under the government grant scheme for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

In a Facebook post shared by the director, it was stated that Babu was admitted to a private hospital in the capital on February 16 after experiencing a heart attack.

The film is based on the novel “Kichukkhon” by acclaimed writer Humayun Ahmed.

Actor and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump, condemned the military action on social media. Captioning her post, "He lies only and always #impeachtrump," she shared past campaign remarks in which Trump described himself as a candidate committed to ending wars rather than starting them.

Popular rock band Ashes is preparing a major surprise for fans this Eid with the simultaneous release of two new albums — “Bibhrom” and “Danahin Pakhi”.

For more than three decades, renowned presenter and director Hanif Sanket has used foreign nationals in the popular programme “Ityadi” to highlight folk culture, rural sports and history, while also addressing superstition and social inconsistencies.

Traditionally a three-day gathering marked by music, discussion and a vibrant rural fair, this year’s festival has been shortened to two days.

Afran Nisho is all set to captivate audiences on the big screen this Eid-ul-Fitr. Inspired by real events, the film “Domm” promises to present the actor in a completely new avatar.

“Sinners” emerged as the biggest winner at SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night, taking the top honour for best ensemble in a motion picture, while its star Michael B Jordan was named best lead actor.

Zendaya and Holland first became the subject of romance rumours in 2021, several years after their initial on-screen collaboration in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, released in 2017. Since then, the pair has kept details of their relationship largely private, rarely addressing it in public interviews.

Pop music in Bangladesh continues to evolve, with artistes constantly experimenting across genres. However, Alif Alauddin has always identified herself as a pop artiste and has chosen to stay within that space, even though the industry encourages constant change.

On the other hand, Beauty remains busy with stage shows throughout the year. She said, “There are stage shows lined up after Eid. Stage performances mean getting closer to the audience through music.”

Ikra’s father filed a case alleging abetment to suicide, naming the actor as the main accused, according to investigators. Police said an inquiry has begun, and further action will depend on evidence gathered during the investigation.