A high court bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zeenat Haque passed the order on Sunday following a preliminary hearing of a writ seeking to stop the adoption of wild elephants in an effort to protect them from brutal exploitation.

Marking the significance of the day, two prestigious organisations, Zahir Raihan Film Institute and the Govt. Graphic Arts Institute has joined forces to organise a film festival titled “Matribhashar Chalachitra Utsab”, dedicated to distinctive mother languages.

Famed actress Popy’s father Amir Hossain, breathed his last yesterday morning. Veteran actor Amit Hasan shared the news of Amir Hossain's passing on Facebook.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday that Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ke Huy Quan, last year's Oscar-winning actors, will return to the stage as presenters for the 96th Oscars, unveiling the first list of presenters for the upcoming ceremony.

Shihab Shaheen has masterfully woven countless love stories, from the heartbreaking tale of “Mayashalik” to the bittersweet phases of love in “Chuye Dile Mon”. He delicately portrays the depths of love and how at the end of the day love conquers all. With his latest creation, “Kacher Manush Dhure Thuiya”, Shaheen decides to showcase the intricacies of long-distance relationships and how an embrace can dissolve the anguish within hearts.

National Award-winning director Fakhrul Arefeen Khan has made the government-financed docu-fiction film, in collaboration with Gorai Films. To ensure easier access for the mass audience, the director has decided to release the film on YouTube on February 29, commemorating the last day of the month of language.

Kohinur Akhtar Shuchanda, fondly remembered as Shuchanda, epitomises the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of movie buffs. Her illustrious career spanning the 70s has earned her adoration that transcends generations, a fact reaffirmed by her recent accolade, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards.

Kenneth Mitchell, famous for his roles in the series “Star Trek: Discovery” and portraying Carol Danvers' father in “Captain Marvel”, passed away at the age of 49 after bravely fighting a five-year battle with ALS.

The actor cleared out his stances after a special screening arranged for his recent much-anticipated Deepto Play original web film, “UNO Sir”, which was simultaneously released on the platform on Saturday at Deepto TV premises in Tejgaon in the capital.

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival, known as the Berlinale, concluded with the announcement of its winners at a ceremony held at the Berlinale Palast. Competing for the coveted awards were 20 films, with a jury consisting of esteemed talents from around the world.

“To Kill a Tiger”, directed by Nisha Pahuja, is a Canadian documentary that has received widespread recognition, including a nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 10, 2024.

The first look poster of the film has already been revealed, and the audience is appreciating the presentation.

A film is in production centering on Picchi Hannan, a prominent figure among Bangladesh's terrorists. Indian filmmaker Subhajit Chakraborty is set to direct the project titled "Hannan".

Tissues flew off the shelves at the 2024 SAG Awards as iconic reunions from beloved shows such as “Modern Family”, “Breaking Bad,” and the film “The Devil Wears Prada” left fans reminiscing with teary eyes.

Undoubtedly, it was a major upset as he triumphed over three "Succession" actors, namely Kieran Culkin, Brian Cox, and Matthew Macfadyen, all of whom have been dominating the award season. Billy Crudup, nominated for "The Morning Show", was also in the running.

Lily Gladstone has achieved a historic milestone by winning the award for Best Female Actor in a leading role at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The ceremony took place on Saturday, where Gladstone's portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in “Killers of the Flower Moon” earned her the prestigious accolade.

The sketch began when Streep took to the stage first, alone, and told the audience that she had forgotten her glasses and the envelope which contained this year’s winner's list. Following that cue, Hathaway and Blunt then appeared on the stage to hand Streep her missing items, a nod to their roles as assistants to Miranda Priestly (Streep) in the film “The Devil Wears Prada”.

During the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, Oppenheimer claimed victory by securing the Best Cast award

In Bangladesh, the capital Dhaka typically is the first and almost always the only scene that dominates when it comes to the entertainment industry. Events associated with film announcements to promotional activities are usually also held in Dhaka. However, director Dipankar Dipon took a notable turn and formally announced his new movie, “Chhatri Sangha”, while in Cumilla.

In 2018, Piplu R Khan was the last to create a documentary on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina titled “Hasina: A Daughter's Tale”. Now a 3D animation movie is on its way to being made on the PM by director Ratul Biswas. Titled “Hasina: The Untold Story”, this film will be developed by Null Station studio under the supervision of the ICT Division.