As Eid-ul-Azha approaches on June 17, 2024, film enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the seasonal cinematic offerings. For cinema halls, this period is a vital one, as it brings a surge in audience numbers.

In celebration of Eid, Star Cineplex is set to release three new films simultaneously on June 14. The lineup features the highly anticipated "Bad Boys: Ride or Die", the newest entry in the popular “Bad Boys” franchise, which premiered in the United States on June 7.

The Bangladesh government allocates special grants to bolster the Bengali film industry, every year. For the financial year 2023-24, the government has decided to support about 20 full-length films across four categories. Out of these, 16 films will each receive a grant of Tk 75 lakhs, while the remaining four will be awarded Tk 50 lakhs each.

Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila, who is currently a celebrated figure in the industry, continues to make her mark — equipped with a diverse portfolio spanning both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali productions.

This new track, characterised by its heartfelt lyrics and captivating composition, showcases the collaborative genius of lyricist, composer, and arranger Abid Al Faisal.

To promote the film, Kolkata star Mimi Chakraborty arrived in Dhaka early yesterday, having flown in from Kolkata the same afternoon. She attended a press conference held at a five-star hotel in the capital on Wednesday evening.

Government grant for the 2023-2024 fiscal year has been announced today by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

While there were few noteworthy offerings last Eid-ul-Fitr for OTT, this upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, platforms have arranged for a lineup of web-series and films that are sure to entertain.

After enthralling the audience with her performance in "Operation Sundarbans" and her scintillating dance in "Omar”, Darshana Banik has garnered a fan base in Bangladesh, who adore her sweet smile and soothing presence.

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

One of the country's prominent OTT platforms, iScreen, has several surprises in store for the upcoming Eid. Among these is the streaming of the acclaimed and award-winning film "Aam Kathaler Chhuti", which was released last year.

Kangana Ranaut, the actress turned parliamentarian, recently took to her Instagram story to share her views on Monday memes. The "Queen" star stressed the need to normalise a rigorous work culture, stating that India, not being a developed nation, cannot afford laziness.

Diljit took to social media to share the news and expressed excitement about his upcoming appearance in an international show.

In celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, Hanif Sanket's Fagun Audio Vision has produced a special programme titled “Paanch Phoron”. This much-anticipated show is scheduled to air on ATN Bangla at 10:30pm on the third day of Eid.

On Tuesday morning, the ad disappeared from Coca-Cola’s YouTube channel, prompting speculation that the company had taken it down in response to the backlash. However, the ad was back online by the evening, with a disabled comment section to prevent further negative feedback.

Recently, both stars attended a press conference held at a club in the Gulshan area to promote their web-series "Baaji", directed by Arifur Rahman. The event marked the first time Tahsan and Mithila shared a stage post-divorce, smiling and engaging with the media.

The second season of “House of the Dragon” will commence streaming on HBO starting June 16. The London premiere of the so-far successful “Game of Thrones” spin-off hosted on June 10 saw much of the cast gather together to celebrate the series. Present among them was the elusive Emma D'Arcy who made quite the splash with their androgynous OOTN, carrying an unmissable hint of gold.

With several projects lined up for release after Eid-ul-Azha, including M Raahim’s directorial “Jongli”, his career shows no signs of slowing down. Fresh from an enriching trip to Bulgaria for the screening of his film "Kath Golap", Apu sat down with The Daily Star for an exclusive interview to discuss his recent experiences, upcoming projects, and future aspirations in the world of showbiz.

Renowned musicians Fahmida Nabi and Krishnokoli are set to appear on Bangladesh Television's (BTV) Eid special musical programmes, adding to the plethora of Eid-ul-Azha festivities.

Four films are currently lined up to entertain the audience with Eid-ul-Azha fast approaching, compared to last Eid when 11 films competed.