Recently, Azmeri Haque Badhan has shared an inspiring story on losing 18kgs within 6 months. The actress who will start shooting for “Bonolota Express” today, told her fans what really motivated her to go through this transformative journey.

An exhibition combining visual art, film and literature titled “Matarbari Tales – Home Is Where The Heart Is” is set to be held in Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka this month, highlighting the lived experiences of coastal communities affected by rapid industrialisation.

Real life is messy; algorithms tidy it up. Maybe that’s why we love Wrapped so much. Maybe that’s why we forgive it when it gets things wrong. And maybe that’s why we laugh every year when the Pritam meme resurfaces, because the truth is, no matter what we listen to, Wrapped tells us a story we are secretly eager to believe.

The post-production work for the political thriller “Master” was done in South Korea. Involved in the post-production are Steve M Choe, editor of Bong Joon-ho’s “Snowpiercer”, and Han Mohwan, sound designer of Lee Chang-dong’s “Burning”.

The recent wave of concert cancellations due to promotional campaigns and ticket sales without proper authorisation has created disappointment among fans, musicians, and organisers alike.

The performance took place at the Thikana News office, where Kabir appeared on stage alongside another vocalist as Mamdani joined them in the room.

John Cena’s farewell appearance turned into an emotional night for wrestling fans worldwide, as the longtime standard-bearer stepped into the ring for the final time. The 17-time world champion faced Gunther in a hard-hitting contest that saw both competitors push each other to the limit.

Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. Renowned artists Professor Dr Abdus Sattar and Professor Mostafizul Haque attended the event as guests of honour, while Mr Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed, director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, presided over the ceremony.

The celebration drew music enthusiasts and well-wishers who gathered to commemorate the artiste’s enduring legacy in Bengali music.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Adapted from a beloved novel by Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film “Bonolota Express” is all set to go on the floors from December 15.

Saidos Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely known in Bangladesh’s band music scene as “Bassbaba Sumon”, has looked back on his eventful musical journey and personal struggles in a recent television appearance. The lead vocalist and bassist of the band Artcell remains one of the most compelling figures in Bangladeshi rock, both for his artistic evolution and his resilience in the face of life-threatening challenges.

Reality television star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is set to make her acting debut in “The Moment”, a new mockumentary-style film led by pop musician Charli XCX. The trailer for the film was released on Thursday, offering a brief glimpse of Jenner in her first on-screen acting role.

Mohammad Tauqir Islam’s debut feature film “Delupi” has been officially selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026, marking a major milestone for Bangladesh’s independent cinema on the global stage.

To mark the month of Victory, the Liberation War–based film “Nakshikathar Jamin”, directed by Akram Khan and starring Jaya Ahsan, is set to return to the big screen.

For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), Shakil has devoted his life to teaching, performing, and preserving the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.

Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and his wife, Trisha Dewan Faruque, have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Anaya.

“Lost Land” premiered earlier this year in the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival and features an entirely non-professional cast. It was produced by Kazutaka Watanabe, Angèle de Lorme, Sujauddin Karimuddin, Elise Shick and Christian Jilka—an international team whose collaboration underscores the borderless urgency of the Rohingya crisis.

The festival — a joint initiative of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), the Mohanagar Natya Sangsad, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Literary and Cultural Centre — runs from Thursday through Saturday and is timed to coincide with Victory Day commemorations.

Actor Sadia Islam Mou, though not a regular on screen, often appears in special television projects tied to national occasions. This year, she returns to television with a Victory Day special drama titled “Doctor Bari”, set to air on Channel i on December 16 at 7:50pm.