The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has seen a prolonged lull in activity, with no shooting taking place for an extended period. This slowdown has worsened since the July protests. During the day, the FDC remains almost deserted, and the nights are eerily quiet. However, last night at around 10pm, more than 100 film directors were present at the FDC, engaging in group discussions.

In 2024, we lost several prominent figures from the entertainment world. Though they have departed, their contributions to film, television, music, and dance will remain etched in our memories. Here are some of the individuals we lost this year.

The month of December typically witnesses a surge in films based on the Liberation War, but this year has been an exception. However, as the year draws to a close, a Liberation War-themed film is making its mark. “Nakshi Kathar Zamin” hits cinemas across the country today. 

Netflix set a new benchmark, with the Ravens’ 31-2 thrashing of the Texans drawing an average of 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City’s 29-10 victory over Pittsburgh garnered 24.1 million. These numbers made the two NFL matchups the most-watched in U.S. history for a Christmas Day broadcast, surpassing the 23 million viewers of last year’s AFC wild-card game.

A variety of films have graced the silver screen—some commercially successful, others not quite so. Let’s bid adieu to the year, as we look back at some of its film offerings.

The film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” inspired by Sega's iconic video game serves as the third instalment in the “Sonic” movie franchise. It is finally on its way to Star Cineplex starting tomorrow (December 27).

As the year draws to a close, Mosharraf is gracing three different platforms with new content, reaffirming his stature as one of the industry's most sought-after actors.

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is set to make his Bollywood debut. Having gained worldwide recognition for his performances in “Pushpa: The Rise” and “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” this Southern star is now ready to showcase his acting prowess in India’s biggest film industry. 

Star Cineplex, the country’s most advanced cine-theatre, has marked 20 years since its establishment. This milestone year witnessed a groundbreaking achievement with the Shakib Khan-starrer “Toofan”. The global blockbuster became the most successful movie at Star Cineplex, surpassing Hollywood and Bollywood hits.

Two and a half decades ago, I saw Rancho as a hero, Farhan and Raju as the friends I wished I had, and Virus as the villain I loved to hate. Today, as a university student navigating the same labyrinth of dreams and expectations, I view the film differently.

Several prominent celebrities tied the knot in 2024 — some making spontaneous announcements, while others had previously revealed details before their big day. However, the year also witnessed its fair share of divorces alongside the joy of weddings.

Bangladesh Television (BTV), the country’s national broadcaster, celebrates its diamond jubilee today, marking 60 years since its inception. The BTV family has planned a series of festive events to commemorate the milestone, starting with a cake-cutting ceremony at midnight on December 24.

Celebrities, supporters, and journalists gathered to watch the actress’ debut film on the big screen.

“Rickshaw Girl,” directed by Amitabh Reza, is finally set to release in Bangladeshi cinemas next year, as confirmed by the director himself.

Christmas, the most significant religious celebration for Christians, is being observed today. To mark the occasion, various television channels across the country have scheduled special programmes.

A common question people ask about astrologers is, "Why can’t an astrologer predict their own fate?" The trailer for the new episode of “Dui Shaw”, titled “Bhaggo Bhalo”, addresses this intriguing question through Mosharraf Karim’s character, an astrologer.

The charges were dismissed with prejudice in July after a tumultuous hearing revealed prosecutorial misconduct. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer faulted the prosecution for deliberately withholding evidence from Baldwin’s defence team.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using groundbreaking IMAX film technology,” the studio stated. “For the first time, Homer’s foundational saga will be brought to IMAX screens, debuting worldwide on July 17, 2026.”

After being delayed for five years, "Makeup" finally received approval for release on December 17 from the Certification Board.

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema and one of the guiding lights of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away due to kidney-related ailments in Mumbai on December 23. He was 90.