‘Grateful to receive this honour during my lifetime’
3 June 2026, 17:56 PM
TV & Film
‘I love what I do’: Tonima Hamid on finding fulfilment in teaching
3 June 2026, 16:10 PM
TV & Film
National Film Awards 2023 revised / Shabnam, Fazle Haque receive lifetime honours
3 June 2026, 13:20 PM
Entertainment
Shakib Khan to headline Himel Ashraf’s next film
3 June 2026, 13:11 PM
TV & Film
Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles
3 June 2026, 12:33 PM
Entertainment
Cinema halls to remain open after 7pm
3 June 2026, 11:39 AM
TV & Film
The unfulfilled potential of ‘Rockstar’: A rock musician’s perspective
3 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Music
Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ emerges as a breakout horror hit
2 June 2026, 17:05 PM
TV & Film
‘Rockstar’ set for release in 41 theatres across three countries
2 June 2026, 15:22 PM
TV & Film
Ten short films by FNF now streaming on YouTube
2 June 2026, 13:28 PM
Entertainment
‘Amalnama’ teaser unveils Zahid Hasan’s much-awaited return
While the teaser keeps much of the storyline under wraps, Hasan's appearance has led many to speculate that he might be portraying a police officer.
2 March 2025, 05:29 AM
Government to provide grants for 32 films
According to the Ministry of Information, a total of 32 films will receive grants in the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, comprising up to 12 full-length films and 20 short films.
2 March 2025, 04:41 AM
Documenting our legendary artists: Anonna Ruma’s earnest initiative
How does a nation remember its artists? “What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand,” said legendary artist Zainul Abedin, decades ago. On Thursday (February 27) evening, as audiences watched the stories of Novera Ahmed and Monirul Islam unfold on the screen at Alliance Française de Dhaka, the weight of those words became clear.
1 March 2025, 14:58 PM
Apurba’s stellar run: Winning hearts in ‘Chaalchitro’ and ‘Mon Duari’
Ziaul Faruq Apurba is currently basking on immense appreciation and admiration from audiences for two of his standout projects—the Indian film “Chaalchitro” and the Valentine’s Day special “Mon Duari”.
1 March 2025, 06:06 AM
Razzies 2025: ‘Madame Web’ named Worst Film of the year
The 45th annual Razzie Awards, Hollywood’s infamous parody of the Oscars that highlights the year’s worst films, saw Madame Web sweeping the top dishonours. The Marvel-based film took home multiple awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay.
1 March 2025, 04:48 AM
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce pregnancy
Bollywood’s beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, are preparing to experience parenthood for the first time, as they announced their pregnancy on social media this Friday.
1 March 2025, 04:35 AM
Angel’s voice, fighter’s grit
The rising star will be starring in four films this year—two Bangladeshi projects, including one directed by Tanvir Hossain Probal, and two Indian films, one from Tamil Nadu and another from Kolkata. “I have a significant fanbase in Kolkata, and that’s how I was approached for these projects,” he shared.
28 February 2025, 18:05 PM
My mother’s wedding saree for my big day was the best gift: Mehazabien
After 12 years of being in a relationship, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and producer-director Adnan Al Rajeev tied the knot on February 14. Ten days later, on February 24, they hosted a wedding reception at a resort in Savar, near Dhaka.
28 February 2025, 16:22 PM
Keya Payel officially a graduate
Keya Payel expressed her joy, saying, "I am extremely happy to have graduated. My university life was quite short in a way, as a significant part of it was spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, I couldn’t fully experience university life, which is something I always regret. I have always enjoyed student life the most."
28 February 2025, 12:51 PM
Veteran Indian actor Uttam Mohanty passes away at 66
His filmography includes several hits such as “Nijhum Rati Ra Sathi”, “Chinha Achinha”, “Ramayana”, “Tapasya”, “Ram Balram”, “Paltak”, “Abhilasha”, “Danda Balunga”, “Puja Phula”, “Jaga Hatare Pagha”, “Pua Mora Kala Thakur”, “Kanyadaan Chhaka Akhi Sab Dekhuch”i, and “Rajnigandha” among others.
28 February 2025, 11:47 AM
‘The Office’ follow-up series brings back Oscar Nuñez
Oscar Nuñez, best known for portraying the accountant Oscar Martinez in "The Office", is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Peacock series. Similar to its predecessor, this new show follows a mockumentary format, where the documentary team that chronicled life at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch for years now shifts its focus to a historic but struggling Midwestern newspaper and its employees.
28 February 2025, 07:32 AM
Zendaya joins ‘Shrek 5’ cast as new teaser drops
Universal Pictures unveiled a fresh teaser clip yesterday, confirming that Zendaya has joined the voice cast of “Shrek 5”. The upcoming installment will also see the return of the franchise’s legendary voices, with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy reprising their iconic roles in the beloved animated series.
28 February 2025, 05:30 AM
‘Borbaad’ official teaser reignites fan excitement around the film
After months of anticipation surrounding the Eid-ul-Fitr special film “Borbaad”, starring Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, the excitement surrounding it has reached a new palpable height following the official teaser release yesterday.
28 February 2025, 05:02 AM
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor known for his Oscar-winning roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven”, has passed away at 95, along with his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, aged 63. The couple was found dead yesterday afternoon at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office confirmed. While the cause of death is still under investigation, there are no immediate signs of foul play, authorities reported.
27 February 2025, 10:35 AM
Arrest warrant issued against Jaaz Multimedia's Abdul Aziz
Zakia Kamal Moon, the actress who debuted in Dhallywood with Jaaz Multimedia’s "Paap" in 2023, has taken legal action against Jaaz Multimedia CEO Abdul Aziz over an unpaid loan of TK 60 lakh. The court has issued an arrest warrant for Aziz on February 19 after he repeatedly failed to repay the debt.
27 February 2025, 07:19 AM
New documentary uncovers Matthew Perry’s overdose narrative
A new documentary on Peacock, “Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy”, uncovers significant details surrounding the actor’s passing at the age of 54.
27 February 2025, 06:32 AM
‘She was electricity’: Blake Lively pays tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg
“Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively has paid tribute to her former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, whose passing was confirmed earlier today. The actress, best known for her role as Georgina Sparks, was discovered unresponsive in her New York City residence and later pronounced dead at 39.
27 February 2025, 05:52 AM
Zahidur Rahim Anjan to be laid to rest today
National Film Award-winning filmmaker Zahidur Rahim Anjan, who passed away last Monday while undergoing treatment in Bangalore, India, will be laid to rest today beside his mother at Azimpur Graveyard. The 61-year-old had been suffering from liver complications and underwent a liver transplant after seeking medical care in Bengaluru.
27 February 2025, 04:08 AM
‘Gossip Girl’ star Michelle Trachtenberg passes away at 39
. Upon arrival, officers discovered Trachtenberg unconscious, and she was declared dead at the spot. Officials have stated that no sign of crime is suspected, and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death as the investigation continues.
26 February 2025, 19:15 PM
‘Daagi’ wraps up filming, set for Eid release
Shihab Shaheen shared a 12-second video on social media, announcing the completion of filming for his latest project, “Daagi”. Captioning the post "It's a wrap!", the video the shows the cast and crew enthusiastically raising their hands together, chanting “Wrap up!” in celebration of this milestone.
26 February 2025, 11:17 AM