If the government wants to help, I will not accept it: Rifat Chowdhury
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Shapla Kuri 2026 preliminary selection begins
22 September 2026
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Netflix, British Library team up to bring viewers back to books behind screen favourites
22 September 2026
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TV & Film
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to end with third season
22 September 2026
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‘Abar Hothat Brishti’ to hit cinemas in October
21 September 2026
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‘Come on, troll me now’: Salman Khan hits back at ‘dadajaan’ memes
21 September 2026
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Melissa Barrera reflects on Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour
21 September 2026
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‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF People’s Choice Award
21 September 2026
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Jaya and Churni’s silence speak volumes in ‘Aajo Ardhangini’
20 September 2026
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Retrospective / Before Sophia Loren became a global icon, she was a girl shaped by post-war Italy
20 September 2026
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TV & Film
Brody, Culkin, Madison and Saldaña to return as Oscars presenters
The ceremony will be held on March 15 and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. The show will air live on ABC at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific.
20 February 2026
Bad Bunny makes Hollywood lead debut with ‘Porto Rico’
Global music star Bad Bunny is set to take on his first leading role in a major Hollywood production. The Puerto Rican singer will headline the historical drama “Porto Rico”, marking a significant step in his transition from music to cinema.
20 February 2026
Liberation War tale highlights Language Movement in TV drama Amar Bornomala
A moving story rooted in the Liberation War and the spirit of the Language Movement is set to reach television audiences through the special drama “Amar Bornomala”.
20 February 2026
Ekushey Padak winner ATM Shamsuzzaman, five years without a master character actor
The actor made his early mark in cinema in 1972 with “Ora 11 Jon”, appearing as a war criminal in one of the country’s earliest post-Liberation War films.
20 February 2026
‘Jibon Theke Neya’, ‘Kalmilata’ return to TSC for Language Day screenings
Released in 1970, the film is widely regarded as a landmark political allegory in Bangladeshi cinema. Though produced before independence, its critique of authoritarian rule and symbolic engagement with collective resistance have long linked it to commemorations surrounding the Language Movement.
20 February 2026
Filmmakers eye 16 releases this Eid
The country’s film industry traditionally sees renewed momentum during the two Eid festivals each year. While interest in theatrical releases often remains subdued for the rest of the year, filmmakers typically rush to secure Eid slots. This trend has continued for several years. Last year, six films were released during each Eid, totalling 12. This time, however, the number may surpass that figure during Eid-ul-Fitr alone, with as many as 16 films currently aiming for release. Despite Ramadan having begun, promotional campaigns for most of these films have yet to start.
20 February 2026
‘Grey's Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan, also known as ‘McSteamy,’ on ABC’s long-running medical drama "Grey’s Anatomy", has died at the age of 53. His family confirmed the news to People on Thursday.
20 February 2026
Mim wishes fans a blessed Ramadan
In the post, Mim expressed gratitude for togetherness, blessings, and cherished moments spent with loved ones, describing the evening as her “first iftar of this blessed Ramadan”.
19 February 2026
National Film Awards must be transparent and accountable: Shakib Khan
National Film Award-winning actor Shakib Khan has outlined his expectations from the new government, emphasising transparency, accountability and structural reform within the film industry.
19 February 2026
Eid release ‘Bonolota Express’ unveils Sabila Nur as ‘Chitra’
Actress Sabila Nur, who grabbed attention last year with her debut film “Taandob”, is set to return to the big screen this Eid with “Bonolota Express” — a star-studded film directed by Tanim Noor, known for his acclaimed work “Utshob”.
19 February 2026
Miley Cyrus to reprise Hannah Montana for 20th anniversary special
Miley Cyrus is set to revisit one of her most iconic roles as she returns as Hannah Montana for a 20th anniversary special episode. The celebratory event will premiere on March 24 on Disney+, the platform confirmed.
19 February 2026
Alia Bhatt to present at BAFTA Film Awards 2026
Indian actor Alia Bhatt has been announced as one of the presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The ceremony, organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is scheduled to take place on February 22.
19 February 2026
Decades-old image of Manna with Tarique Rahman gains attention online
The image circulated widely on February 17— the anniversary of Manna’s death in 2008 — which this year also marked Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister. The coincidence has drawn renewed attention to the brief, little-known encounter between the two men.
18 February 2026
Saudi Film Festival returns with Korean cinema focus
The 2026 theme, “Cinema of the Journey,” centres on transformation through movement — physical or emotional. The line-up will include Arab and international short and feature-length films in which journeys drive narrative change, from road films to stories of migration and self-discovery.
18 February 2026
Richie and Mamo to host special Ramadan shows on Deepto TV
With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, television channels are preparing special programming for viewers. Deepto TV has announced a lineup of daily Ramadan shows, including two cooking programmes to be hosted by actresses Richie Solaiman and Zakia Bari Mamo.
18 February 2026
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan admitted to ICU in Mumbai
Renowned screenwriter Salim Khan has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai and is currently under intensive medical care. The 90-year-old writer, widely known as the father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is being closely monitored by doctors.
18 February 2026
‘Ready’ actress Pravina Deshpande passes away at 60
Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday (February 17) after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 60. Her family confirmed the news through a statement shared on her official Instagram account.
18 February 2026
Not speaking was the hardest part: Mousumi Hamid on ‘Djinner Bachcha’
She concluded by expressing gratitude towards the director for trusting her with such a role. “He believed I could carry the story. For that, I’m truly thankful.”
18 February 2026
Al Pacino, De Niro pay tribute to Robert Duvall
Duvall played Tom Hagen, the cool-headed consigliere to the Corleone family, opposite Pacino’s Michael Corleone in “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II”. His restrained performance — measured, intelligent, unsentimental — became a model for screen acting in an era of operatic crime sagas.
17 February 2026
Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal says family attacked in West Bank
Ballal wrote that violence around his home in Susiya has intensified over the past year, adding that “the situation has gotten worse … as it has across the West Bank.” Two weeks ago, he said, an Israeli court ordered the area closed to non-residents. Yet, he claimed, settlers continue to enter with livestock. “We call the police, and they do nothing. The army comes, they do nothing.”
17 February 2026