Shapla Kuri 2026 preliminary selection begins
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to end with third season
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‘Abar Hothat Brishti’ to hit cinemas in October
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21 September 2026 TV & Film
‘Come on, troll me now’: Salman Khan hits back at ‘dadajaan’ memes
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21 September 2026 TV & Film
Melissa Barrera reflects on Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour
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21 September 2026 TV & Film
‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF People’s Choice Award
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21 September 2026 Entertainment
Rajshahi University-based film ‘Chirkut’ set for Durga Puja release
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20 September 2026 Entertainment

Tania Brishty recovering, preparing for third brain surgery

Actor Tania Brishty, whose Eid releases received praise from viewers, is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai following multiple brain surgeries.
7 April 2026

Won’t be typecast, won’t be set aside: Shohel Mondol

“At its core, it’s a film about an artiste’s journey,” he explains, expressing quiet confidence in the project. “Despite the limited budget, we’ve tried to create something meaningful. Now it’s about finding the right space where it can reach its audience.”
7 April 2026

On this day 120 years ago, still images learned to move

J. Stuart Blackton’s pioneering 1906 film turned chalk drawings into motion, opening a new chapter in the history of visual storytelling
6 April 2026

Star Cineplex launches new branch in Narayanganj

Star Cineplex is continuing its expansion across Bangladesh, launching new branches in cities beyond the capital, Dhaka.
6 April 2026

‘Domm’ is a break from formulaic storytelling: Dolly Zahur

Veteran actor Dolly Zahur has described her Eid release “Domm” as a rare departure from conventional storytelling, as the film draws a positive response from audiences.
6 April 2026

Chorki to celebrate Pahela Baishakh with ‘Cha Gorom’

The web-film explores the daily lives, rights, and living conditions of tea plantation workers. “Cha Gorom” is scheduled to premiere on Chorki on April 14.
6 April 2026

Tollywood calls indefinite strike over set safety after Rahul Banerjee’s death

India’s West Bengal’s Bengali entertainment industry, or Tollywood, has announced an indefinite strike starting April 7 in response to the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, highlighting urgent concerns over safety on film and television sets.
6 April 2026

Filmmakers and producers urge multiplexes to stay open

In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.
6 April 2026

‘Masud Rana’ set for Eid release

The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.
6 April 2026

Real-life inspiration behind ‘Domm’ shares survival story

Md Noor Islam, whose life inspired the Eid release “Domm”, spoke to journalists on April 4, recounting his harrowing experience of abduction and survival. Directed by Redoan Rony and starring Afran Nisho, the film is based on the true story of Noor Islam, who was abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008 and later returned home against all odds.
6 April 2026

Gregory Peck and the lost art of masculinity without swagger

More than a classic Hollywood star, he remains a reminder that dignity and gentleness can be their own kind of power
5 April 2026

Understanding the science, salience, and surge of ‘Project Hail Mary’

The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.
5 April 2026

How religion is finding space in today’s Bangladeshi cinema

Recent Eid releases show faith as part of everyday life -- complex, personal, and often contradictory
5 April 2026

Child artiste Wriddhi injured in Agargaon mugging incident

They were travelling in a moving auto-rickshaw when a mugger tried to snatch a bag. During the attempt, the vehicle lost control and overturned.
5 April 2026

‘Rakkhosh’ draws strong response in single-screen theatres

Following its run in multiplexes, Eid release “Rakkhosh” is now screening in single-screen theatres, where it continues to receive a positive response from audiences and exhibitors. The commercial romantic thriller, starring Siam Ahmed, has been praised by viewers and film enthusiasts since its release.
5 April 2026

Celebrating the eternal legacy of Andrei Tarkovsky on his birth anniversary

Tarkovsky is often called the “poet of cinema”. In his films, frames speak through a language of silence.
4 April 2026

Bangladeshi film ‘Delupi’ heads to Vienna Festival

This marks the film’s second major appearance at a European festival.
4 April 2026

Woman reflects on Salman Khan's support during two heart transplants

Salman Khan has extended support to numerous people through his Being Human foundation, which has been backing healthcare and education efforts since 2007. Among those helped is Reena Raju from Karnataka, who has undergone two heart transplants. She recently shared how the actor stood by her during one of the most challenging periods of her life.
4 April 2026

Bell, Heaton to lead ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel on Netflix

Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton are set to headline a new sequel series to Peaky Blinders, with the upcoming instalment introducing a new generation of the Shelby family.
4 April 2026

Luminous Jyotirmoyee in a post- ‘Prince’ world

This Eid-ul-Fitr marked the debut of Kolkata’s Jyotirmoyee Kundu in the Bangladeshi film industry, starring opposite Shakib Khan in “Prince”. Having begun her journey on television with “Bodhua” in 2024 and making her big-screen debut in 2025 with “Prajapati 2” alongside Dev, the young actor is still only three years into her career.
4 April 2026