Bangladeshi OTT platforms are gearing up to offer a wide range of new content in the coming year, with web series, feature films and game shows planned across Chorki, Hoichoi, iScreen and BongoBD.

Having acted in a record number of films, he has long held a top position as a leading antagonist. In recent years, he has consciously pushed beyond familiar territory, experimenting with varied roles.

Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were quickly inundated with reactions from viewers reporting crashes, buffering, and login failures just minutes into the two-hour conclusion of the Duffer Brothers’ hit supernatural drama.

The newly released “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser appears to reflect that renewed vision, positioning Thor as a more introspective and emotionally driven figure.

From veteran actors and filmmakers to rising stars and musicians, the industry has witnessed growth, innovation, and a renewed sense of purpose, marking one of the most challenging years as well.

The revival of mid-budget cinema did not arrive with fanfare, but its impact was felt steadily across theatres.

“Parampara” will air from January 3 every Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 PM on Deepto TV, Deepto Play, and Deepto TV’s digital platforms.

Bangladesh is mourning the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and one of the most influential figures in its political history. Her death marks not only the end of a long and turbulent political chapter, but also a moment of collective reflection on leadership, resilience, and the struggle for democracy. Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 79. She breathed her last at around 6am, today, at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital after a prolonged illness.

Mumbai witnessed an emotional evening yesterday (December 29) as members of the Hindi film industry came together for a special screening of “Ikkis”, the upcoming period drama directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film holds particular significance as it marks the final on-screen appearance of legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.

Released on December 5, Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar” emerged as one of the biggest Indian box-office successes of 2025, entering the thousand crore club within weeks of its release. 

Actor Prarthana Fardin Dighi, popularly known as Dighi, shared an emotional message on social media on the anniversary of her mother’s death, remembering late actress Doyel.

She breathed her last on Monday morning, December 29 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Rajarhat, Kolkata.

Actor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in King Charles's New Year honours list published on Monday (December 29).

Actor Mamunun Hasan Emon has been a familiar face in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry for nearly two decades. Starting out as a model, he gradually established himself as a leading actor in Dhallywood, earning both popular acclaim and critical recognition.

In an ever-evolving entertainment industry, stars often have to rediscover themselves to stay relevant. These talented artistes not only adapted and evolved, but took their craft to another level.

A third teaser for “Avengers: Doomsday” has leaked online, offering the clearest indication yet that the X-Men are officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The leaked footage places Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen at the centre of the reveal, reprising their iconic roles as Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto.

Shooting of the film “Pritilata”, based on revolutionary freedom fighter Pritilata Waddedar, is set to resume in the new year, director Rashid Polash has said.

French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender, died on Sunday aged 91, her foundation said.

Kate Winslet, throughout the years, has made herself undeniable in world cinema with her body of work. The “Titanic”, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Wonder Wheel” star made her directorial debut this December with family drama “Goodbye June”. Written by her son, Joe Anders, the story traces the final days of an ailing woman (played by Helen Mirren), as her family comes together to bid farewell around Christmas.

As 2025 prepares to bid farewell, it leaves behind a year of steady cinematic output. Films were released in theatres at regular intervals, and with the continuity of veteran filmmakers alongside the arrival of newer voices, it can be said that the year marked a relatively healthy period for Bangla cinema. Early stagnation, political unrest towards the year’s end, and the persistent challenge of piracy, however, prevented it from becoming an even stronger year.