The original “Moana” was a major box office success, earning nearly 700 million US dollars worldwide. Its sequel, “Moana 2”, released in November 2024, went on to earn more than 1 billion US dollars.

Bangladesh is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), with three local films securing official selections for the festival, which will be held in Australia from August 13 to 23.

The award was introduced in 2023 to encourage excellence in broadcast journalism and cinematography in Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi-American storyteller, novelist, and screenwriter Sharbari Ahmed has little interest in familiar, formulaic narratives. Instead, she is drawn to stories that exist at the margins—stories that reveal themselves quietly, carrying all the complexity and contradictions of real life.

Following the launch of its debut episode, “Moner Kotha by SOFY” has returned with a second instalment, continuing its efforts to encourage open conversations about menstruation and promote menstrual health awareness among women and girls.

Actor Tom Holland has described landing a role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" as a defining moment in his career, saying the epic marks the beginning of "a new chapter" in his life.

The final season of “Stranger Things” was notably absent from the top drama category. The Netflix hit received seven nominations, all in technical categories.

Bangladeshi cinema has added another milestone to its growing international presence, with “Manusher Bagan” winning the Best Critics’ Award at the 46th North American Bengali Conference (NABC) in New York, while three Bangladeshi films have secured official selections at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

The ceremony, held at BFDC’s Floor No. 8, was attended by all 21 members of the newly elected executive committee, including president Shiba Shanu and general secretary Joy Chowdhury.

The two candidates argued that the constitutional provision cited to cancel their nominations does not apply to them because it came into effect after they had submitted their nomination papers.

A special edition of “Gan Diye Shuru” will be dedicated to Alam Khan’s memory, featuring tribute performances by Tasmeem Zaman Swarna, Biksham, and Orthi. Earlier in the day, another edition of the programme will showcase a selection of timeless film songs composed by the late maestro.

As Football World Cup fever sweeps across the country, two cinema halls have begun screening live matches in an effort to attract audiences back amid a prolonged shortage of moviegoers.

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor created by London-based company Particle 6, is set to make her feature film debut in the upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama “Misaligned”.

National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu believes his upcoming film “Mastul” will resonate deeply with audiences through its emotionally driven story and unconventional subject matter.

Veteran actress Rozina has alleged that she was “used as a trump card” during the recent Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election after losing her bid for an executive committee member’s post.

Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.

The 46th edition of the North American Bengali Conference (NABC), one of the largest annual gatherings of Bengali-speaking communities in North America, has begun in New York, bringing together artists, filmmakers, writers and cultural personalities from both Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal.

Mohammad Touqir Islam’s “Delupi” has received a major boost with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially coming on board as its presenter.

Safa Kabir may have seen her beloved Brazil bow out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the experience of watching the Selecao in action remains one she will cherish for years to come.

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has earned another international accolade, winning Best Asian Film in the Critics’ Section at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.