Bakri was best known for his 2002 documentary “Jenin, Jenin”, which recorded testimonies from residents of the Jenin refugee camp following an Israeli military operation that killed 52 Palestinians. The film ignited fierce controversy in Israel while cementing Bakri’s status as one of the most uncompromising voices in Palestinian cinema.

The festival opened with Kathak Nritya Shamproday’s dance drama “Prasanga 47”, written and directed by Saju Ahmed. On Wednesday, the troupe also staged “Shree Radhar Manvanjan”, another dance drama directed by Ahmed, further anchoring the festival in narrative-driven classical expression.

The trailer for “Bridgerton” season 4 has been released, offering viewers their first extended look at the upcoming chapter of the Regency era romance series. The new season will centre on the love story of Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek, signalling a shift in focus from previous instalments.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has said that if he had one regret from his long-running collaboration with filmmaker Martin Scorsese, it would be not spending more time observing how the veteran director works behind the camera.

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to the country yesterday, prompting reactions across political and cultural circles. Marking his homecoming, small-screen actor Khairul Basar welcomed him with a Facebook post, expressing hope that peace would return to the country through this development.

Two Hollywood releases from very different genres are set to arrive in Dhaka cinemas on the same day this Christmas. The new instalment of the “Anaconda” franchise and the animated feature “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” will both be released in the capital on December 25.

“The toughest part is that we both know; what happened to you, why are you out on your own. Merry Christmas, please don’t call.” — Bleachers

The first teaser for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” has been released, confirming the return of Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in the upcoming feature film continuation of the hit British series “Peaky Blinders”.

The festival, organised by Aajob Karkhana, aims to introduce Sanjeeb Chowdhury’s timeless creations to the younger generation. Over the years, it has become a unique gathering for music lovers across the country.

In Bangladesh, however, Christmas occupies a different cultural register. It arrives through Netflix thumbnails, holiday episodes that resurface every December, mall décor inspired by Hollywood aesthetics, and Instagram captions borrowing emotions from films we have watched far more times than we admit.

State-run broadcaster Bangladesh Television (BTV) is celebrating its 61st anniversary today, December 25, with a day-long line-up of special programmes on its screen.

The programme sought to highlight the values of peace, harmony and humanity associated with Christmas through a range of musical performances, including carol songs and kirtan.

Apu Biswas opened up about her comeback, the film, and her renewed journey in Dhakai cinema.

“Neel Moyurer Jouban”, adapted from Selina Hossain’s novel, unfolds less as a conventional play and more as a folk-epic meditation on Bangladesh’s never-ending search for identity.

A private man by nature, Alauddin Ali avoided publicity. Music was his chosen language.

Spotify has confirmed that there was unauthorised access to some of its data. However, the company said that its entire music catalogue was not leaked.

Marvel Studios has confirmed the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of the first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, ending days of speculation sparked by leaked footage.

Duronto TV has announced a full day of special programming to mark Christmas, featuring dramas, cooking shows and dance performances aimed at young viewers and families.

Signs of strain have emerged between global K-pop group BTS and their agency HYBE, following remarks by the band’s leader RM suggesting a lack of institutional support.

A Bangladeshi film has achieved a rare milestone by running continuously in theatres for 200 days, even after being released on OTT platforms four months ago. The film is Tanim Noor’s Eid release “Utshob”, which continues to attract audiences to cinemas.