Only audiences can decide a film’s fate: Arifin Shuvoo
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Keya Payel’s Eid line-up spans nine distinct characters
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Bangladeshi film ‘The Blind Girl and an Elephant’ selected for Shanghai Film Festival
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For Heme, Eid is a mix of joy, nostalgia, and sacrifice
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I realised sacrifice can also mean giving up bad habits: Aisha Khan
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Eid film stars hit cinemas to promote festive releases
30 May 2026, 13:48 PM
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Masud Hasan Ujjal’s poetic journey with ‘Bonolata Sen’
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Eid Day 3: Your complete guide to today’s TV specials
30 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Entertainment
I still regret losing him: Ferdousi Mazumder on Humayun Faridee
29 May 2026, 16:32 PM
Entertainment
Oscars to feature musical tributes to ‘Sinners’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The performance line-up for the 98th Academy Awards has been unveiled, revealing two major musical tributes inspired by the films “Sinners” and “KPop Demon Hunters.”
12 March 2026, 12:24 PM
‘Mohanagar 3’ faces delay over budget concerns
One of Bangladesh’s most popular web series, “Mohanagar”, created a major buzz across both Bengals after its release. Starring Mosharraf Karim, the crime thriller quickly became a sensation among viewers. Following the release of its first two installments in 2021 and 2023, audiences have been eagerly awaiting the third chapter.
12 March 2026, 11:51 AM
A film isn’t a race, you don’t have to be ‘first’: Raihan Rafi
The ‘whistle’ seems to be blowing loud for Raihan Rafi as he gears up to present what could be one of the most experimental films of his career, with “Pressure Cooker”.
12 March 2026, 10:00 AM
Celebrating Bapparaj, Dhallywood’s tragic lover
While many actors of the era built their careers through action roles or triumphant romances, Bapparaj became known for portraying the defeated yet dignified lover — a man who sacrifices love rather than fights for it.
11 March 2026, 22:15 PM
I had always wanted to work with Vicky Zahed: Badhan
Azmeri Haque Badhan has been steadily returning to the spotlight with a string of new projects after a challenging period in her career.
11 March 2026, 19:30 PM
Tama Mirza, Jannatul Sumaiya Heme to perform in Eid special ‘Ityadi’
The popular magazine programme “Ityadi” is returning with another special Eid episode, promising a vibrant dance performance featuring film star Tama Mirza and television star Jannatul Sumaiya Heme.
11 March 2026, 12:19 PM
‘365 Days’ star Natalia Janoszek features in Dhallywood film
It has now been confirmed that the scene indeed belongs to the film’s item number, which features “365 Days”–famed Polish actress Natalia Janoszek. The film’s production company, Real Energy Production, has verified the authenticity of the image.
11 March 2026, 10:58 AM
Bon Jovi biopic in development at Universal Pictures
A feature film based on the iconic rock band Bon Jovi is currently in development at Universal Pictures.
11 March 2026, 10:42 AM
Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram welcome baby girl
The couple had first revealed they were expecting their first child in November last year.
10 March 2026, 19:57 PM
Film production continues across Middle East despite war
Producers across Israel, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia say security concerns, missile attacks and restricted airspace have created challenges. Yet, they insist that most shoots are moving ahead, adapting to the volatile situation.
10 March 2026, 17:30 PM
Vicky Zahed returns with ‘Chokro 2’
With heightened suspense and unanswered questions, “Chokro” Season 2 aims to keep audiences on edge. Viewers will once again have to piece together clues as the haunting mystery unfolds on iScreen this Eid-ul-Fitr.
10 March 2026, 17:23 PM
Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ set for SonyLIV streaming debut
A sports comedy-drama starring Aamir Khan is finally heading to streaming nearly a year after its theatrical release.
10 March 2026, 16:25 PM
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ release postponed to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’
The makers of “Alpha”, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, have officially announced a new release date for the upcoming spy thriller, ending months of speculation about the film’s theatrical plans.
10 March 2026, 16:20 PM
The spin-off age: How supporting characters now lead the narrative
For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.
10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
Hoichoi unveils trailer of ‘Ekshathe Alada’
The trailer of the upcoming web film “Ekshathe Alada” was unveiled yesterday (March 8) across the social media platforms of Hoichoi, ahead of its scheduled premiere on March 19 during Eid-ul-Fitr.
9 March 2026, 11:34 AM
‘Maayer Daak’ documentary on disappeared families launched at Film Archive
A documentary titled “Maayer Daak” is being made on the crisis and struggles of women from families of individuals who have been disappeared over the past one and a half decades.
9 March 2026, 11:21 AM
‘Rakkhosh’ in editing; teaser expected this week
A number of films are gearing up for release during Eid-ul-Fitr. As part of a special series tracking the progress of upcoming Eid releases, filmmakers are sharing updates about their projects. Yesterday, director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy spoke about his film “Rakkhosh”.
9 March 2026, 10:32 AM
Unhinged: The women we see online, the ones we are
Women are narrating their spirals, heartbreaks and burnouts. They speak directly into front cameras, unfiltered and mid-thought.
8 March 2026, 17:53 PM
‘Respect women, and society will change’: Stars share Women’s Day thoughts
The day has been celebrated for many years, when women speak about their rights and independence. In that spirit, four actresses shared their thoughts on Women’s Day with The Daily Star.
8 March 2026, 17:31 PM
The power of female rage in cinema
For much of cinematic history, women have been permitted to suffer beautifully. They mourn, endure, forgive, and sacrifice. What they have rarely been allowed to do—at least without consequence—is rage. Female anger has often been framed as instability, hysteria, or moral decline, something to be corrected or contained before it threatens the social order.
8 March 2026, 14:40 PM