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Kaarina's body to return home today; funeral prayers set for Dhaka and Munshiganj

Kaarina Kaisar, the content creator and actress who passed away in Chennai following liver-related complications, will be brought back to Bangladesh this afternoon.
17 May 2026

The story behind Kaarina’s beautiful photoshoot at The Daily Star

Kaarina’s words still echo in my ears. The beautiful photos of her that everyone is sharing right now are from that very shoot. But sadly, there will never be another photoshoot again.
16 May 2026

She was the best of us

However, humor was not all she was—she was also the kindest and most giving person you could meet. She was the type who would send you voice messages to praise and encourage you, even if you had just met. If she perceived you to be talented in any way, she would go above and beyond to encourage you to pursue your craft.
16 May 2026

‘Bonolota Sen’ set for Eid release as first-look poster unveiled

The first-look poster of the upcoming Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Sen” was unveiled on Friday, with the makers confirming that the film will hit theatres during Eid.
16 May 2026

‘Detective Conan’ voice actress Wakana Yamazaki dies at 61

According to Japanese media reports, she passed away on April 18. Her agency, Aoni Production, confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday.
16 May 2026

Cannes: Iranian director Farhadi condemns both US-Israeli attacks, crackdown on protesters

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. 
16 May 2026

John Travolta honored with Palme d'Or at Cannes, gets emotional: 'This is beyond the Oscar'

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.
16 May 2026

Cannes, but not quite: Underdog ‘Gaali Kothon’ cuts top 4 on another stage

However, I decided instead to walk down the street from the Palais, with a gimbal in one hand and a coffee in the other, straight to Eden Hôtel, where the French Riviera Film Festival is taking place. Here, “Gali Kothon: A tale of swear words”, a short film by Mahamuda Aktar Monisha, is vying for the top documentary prize.
15 May 2026

Julia Louis and Seth Rogen’s ‘Tangles’ gets seven-minute ovation at Cannes

Canadian filmmaker Leah Nelson received a warm and emotional seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her animated feature “Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me”, during a packed Special Screening on Thursday evening.
15 May 2026

Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ receives standing ovation at Cannes

“Parallel Tales” is adapted from a chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s celebrated Polish television series “Dekalog” (1989–1990), written by Farhadi alongside his brother Saeed.
15 May 2026

Film Fiesta Take 05 to spotlight short films and independent cinema in Dhaka

The fifth edition of Film Fiesta Take 05 is set to take place on May 15 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together filmmakers, critics, students, and cinema enthusiasts for a day centred on short films and cinematic discussions.
15 May 2026

Web film ‘Sarar Sangsar’ to stream on iScreen this Eid

A new web film titled “Sarar Sangsar”, starring Sadia Islam Mou in the lead role, is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen during Eid-ul-Azha.
15 May 2026

‘Dhurandhar 2’ now streaming on Netflix

The film follows an Indian spy operating in Karachi and features a large ensemble cast, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
15 May 2026

Runa Laila, Baby Naznin to share screen on Eid special ‘Anandamela’

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.
15 May 2026

Search for next James Bond officially begins

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that the search for the next James Bond is underway, marking the clearest sign yet that the franchise is moving forward following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role.
15 May 2026

Four Bangladeshi hopefuls fighting for their films in Cannes

These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.
14 May 2026

Apurba and Niha reunite for Eid drama ‘Mayapakhi’

The popular on-screen duo Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are set to star in the upcoming drama “Mayapakhi”.
14 May 2026

Cannes Day 2: Red carpet glamour continues on the Croisette

Cannes Day 2 unfolded in a blur of flashbulbs and high glamour as celebrities arrived in sculpted couture, crystal-studded gowns, sweeping trains, and dramatic statement accessories.
14 May 2026

Afzal Hossain returns as ‘Chotokaku’ this Eid

Veteran actor Afzal Hossain is once again stepping into the beloved role of “Chotokaku” for a new Eid special instalment of the long-running television series.
14 May 2026

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

"The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain," Diesel said inside the full-capacity main cinema in Cannes.
14 May 2026