The Bangladesh Film Directors Association held its election this evening at 7:30pm at the Reporters’ Unity. The results were announced by Election Commission Chairman Abdul Latif Bachchu following the conclusion of the voting.

In a musical crossover, popular rapper Jalali Shafayat and renowned singer-composer Balam have teamed up for a song for the upcoming Arifin Shuvoo-starrer “Neelchokro”, releasing this Eid-ul-Azha. The duo collaborated on “Ei Ondhokarer Shohore”, which not only features Shafayat’s vocals but also marks his acting debut in cinema.

A new online video commercial (OVC) featuring popular actor Mosharraf Karim has gone viral for its strong message against unnecessary honking. Aimed at raising awareness among drivers, the ad has already crossed 5 million views within just five days of its release on Facebook last Friday (May 2).

Renowned American filmmaker James Foley, best known for directing “Glengarry Glen Ross”, “House of Cards” and the final two instalments of the “Fifty Shades” franchise, has passed away at the age of 71.

Rafi revealed that this project is even more demanding than his previous blockbuster “Toofan”. “To protect the film’s confidentiality, strict measures have been imposed on set, including a ban on mobile phones and restricted access for outsiders. Nevertheless, a few leaks have managed to slip through.”

Ten years ago, a film about bowel movements, a road trip, and a Bengali father’s hypochondria quietly slipped into theatres. Then, like that one relative who would not stop talking about their digestion at family dinners, it stayed in our collective memory far longer than expected. Perhaps more than a film, "Piku" became a prolonged sigh shared across generations, smelling faintly of home and unresolved emotional constipation.

Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.

At the mere sight of him on screen, Dhallywood audiences would shudder. His presence alone brought an air of terror to the silver screen. Jambu, who appeared in numerous films throughout his lifetime, built his career playing antagonists. Be it in black-and-white or colour films, or even commercial ventures, he left an indelible mark with his menacing portrayals.

The Film Heritage Foundation announced on Wednesday that a restored 4K version of Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film “Aranyer Din Ratri” (Days and Nights in the Forest), featuring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Rabi Ghosh, will be showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy

Today marks the 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate whose literary brilliance and humanist ideals continue to inspire generations. Across Bangladesh, cultural institutions are paying homage to the iconic poet with a wide range of commemorative events.

Rabindranath Tagore’s works continue to amaze literary enthusiasts even today and the Nobel laureate has been a major source of inspiration for several filmmakers, who have developed their own unique touch by traversing his works. On his birth anniversary, we look back at four such adaptations that make Tagore’s works truly immortal.

Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are teaming up for a new film titled “Shutout”.

The joyous atmosphere of Eid tends to bring with it the excitement of big-screen blockbusters, and this Eid-ul-Azha is no exception. As theatres continue screening films from Eid-ul-Fitr, producers and directors are shifting focus toward the next festive release window. Several high-profile titles are preparing to hit cinemas during Eid-ul-Azha, with some already generating significant buzz through posters, social media promotions, and star-studded casts.

“Breaking Bad” actor Aaron Paul is set to headline the upcoming psychological thriller “The Midnight Pool”, directed by “V for Vendetta” filmmaker James McTeigue. The project, backed by Traction, McTeigue, and Gramercy Park Media—who are also financing the film—is slated for its market debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

The 71-year-old actor, who made his cinematic debut under the legendary Mrinal Sen in the early 1980s, has acted in just 27 films in 45 years, while simultaneously carving out a celebrated career as a singer.

Most recently, he photographed Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for The New York Times as the actor made his debut appearance at the Met Gala.

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the third and concluding season of its hit Korean drama “Squid Game”, which left fans hanging with a dramatic Season 2 ending. The second and third seasons were filmed consecutively and conceived as a single, continuous storyline.

Renowned Indian actor Saswata Chattopadhyay is set to debut in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry with the upcoming Chorki original series “Gulmohor”, directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The family mystery-drama, which marks Shawki’s return to the director’s seat after nearly three years, will premiere on the streaming platform at midnight on May 15.

Singer Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy, Pharrell Williams sported a jacket with 15,000 pearls and musician Andre 3000 strapped a piano to his back as celebrities celebrated Black style and tailoring at the Met Gala fundraiser on Monday.