A major portion of the film was shot in Sri Lanka, where Shataf performed several action sequences with Siam Ahmed. During the shoot, he explored the local scenery and spent time with the team between takes.

For more than two decades, Sushama Sarker has remained familiar and had a respected presence in Bangladesh’s theatre scene.

A special screening of four documentary films by filmmaker Molla Sagar was held on February 7, at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. The event brought together narratives rooted in people’s movements, labour struggles, ecological relationships and lived histories, offering a rare opportunity to engage with documentary cinema in a filmmaking landscape where the form remains underrepresented.

Just days after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has briefly returned to the recording studio to lend his voice to an upcoming film titled "Ek Din" backed by Aamir Khan.

Shimla had earlier sought nomination from the ruling Awami League ahead of the January 2024 general election. At that time she appeared at the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka to collect a nomination form for the Jhenaidah‑1 seat under the “boat” symbol, though she ultimately did not receive the party’s endorsement. In media interviews after collecting the form, she described herself as a “child of the Awami League family”.

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s production banner Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded ₹40 crore in compensation from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the upcoming film “Don 3”. The development comes amid claims that the actor’s withdrawal has caused major financial and logistical setbacks for the project.

The buzz around Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller “Dhurandhar” shows no signs of slowing down, with its lead cast witnessing a sharp surge in popularity. Actors Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh have now topped IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list, overtaking several established stars.

In 2026, Sonnenblick has already won a Golden Globe and a Grammy and received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing Golden, the film’s breakout track and the first K-pop song ever to win a Grammy. Speaking shortly after learning the song had been shortlisted for an Oscar, he described the moment as emotional and credited fans for the achievement.

Despite repeated efforts to engage distributors in Bangladesh, the director said he received no positive response. The film is now scheduled to premiere before Eid on the YouTube channel BDFilms USA.

The move follows controversy over the board’s earlier composition, announced on January 14, 2026. Two previously named members, film editor Iqbal Ehsanul Kabir and director Khijir Hayat Khan—who resigned—were omitted from the new board.

Actors Equity Bangladesh is a fully non-political, professional welfare-oriented organisation. Any member who personally engages in political activity, expresses political opinions, or shares political or violent content on social media does so entirely at their own responsibility.

Bangladesh’s leading multiplex chain Star Cineplex is set to bring a triple cinematic treat for moviegoers, as three Hollywood films hit its screens tomorrow, February 9, simultaneously. The lineup includes the much-anticipated sequel 28 Years Later: “The Bone Temple”, the science-fiction thriller “Mercy”, and the horror feature “Primate”.

At the Amar Bhashar Chalachitra festival (DUFS), organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, the Hiralal Sen Award 1432 was presented to filmmaker Monirul Haque Akash’s film “The University of Chankharpul.” The film also won the Best Screenplay award. The festival concluded on Sunday evening with the award ceremony.

Actress Sabila Nur has dismissed as false a photocard circulated on social media that attributed to her a comment referencing a political party ahead of the election.

The final day opens at 10:00am with Belal Ahmed’s feature film “Noyoner Alo”. At 12:30pm, Kazi Hayat’s politically charged film “Dhor” is scheduled for screening, remembered particularly for the late actor Manna’s performance and its depiction of the social and political tensions of its time.

The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav reportedly borrowed ₹5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture “Ata Pata Laapata” (2012). The film’s poor box-office performance led to difficulties in repaying the loan, eventually triggering legal proceedings.

Tasnuva Tisha described the story as “highly contemporary and relevant”, adding that she thoroughly enjoyed working on the drama.

“NeelChokro” centres on a disturbing premise, the sudden online leak of private videos involving 16 young women. The fallout is devastating, with five of them taking their own lives. The narrative follows the investigation into an organised ring deliberately spreading the videos.

Reports suggest a casting change in director Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic “Ramayana”, with actor Raghav Juyal likely stepping into a key role previously linked to Vikrant Massey.

In the Bangladesh film scene where political satire remains scarce, “The University of Chankharpul”, through wit and humour, explores the culture of sycophancy within student politics.