Prominent OTT platform Hoichoi has announced their 5th season with some new originals by popular creators of the country. The web platform has been publishing dynamic Bengali web content since its launch in 2017.

Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Sohel Rahman's “The Ice Cream Sellers (75")” will be screened at the 16th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, according to a press release.  A total of 87 films from different countries of South Asia have been selected for the festival to be held in Seattle from October 1 to 24, 2021.

Talented director Nuhash Humayun is searching for fresh new faces for his upcoming debut feature film "Moving Bangladesh".

Bangladesh’s first animated film “Mujib Amar Pita” was announced amidst much enthusiasm. Based on the book, “Sheikh Mujib Amar Pita”, dedicated to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and authored by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the full-fledged 2D film is directed by Sohel Mohammad Rana.

Rumours about Puja Cherry and Shakib Khan pairing up for the government-granted film, “Golui”, directed by S A Haque Olike, were circulating for a while. Now, the “Poraman 2” actress has confirmed the news.

National Film Awardee Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a popular name on the silver screen and television for decades. Half a dozen of his movies are currently awaiting release. Recently, the actor spoke to The Daily Star about his upcoming projects, and more.

Every now and then, certain Bollywood songs are not completely featured in their films, as they are shown during promotions. One such song was “Jabra Fan” from Shah Rukh Khan’s 2016 movie, “Fan”. Recently, a woman in India named Afreen Fatima Zaidi – who is a teacher by profession – filed a complaint against Yash Raj Films, the production banner behind the film.

Netflix’s new comedy-drama, The Chair (2021), should fit right up the alley of any and possibly every lit major or graduate.

18 Bangladeshi film organisations had a meeting at Bangladesh Film Directors Association in BFDC to discuss the formation of Film Federation for the development of the film industry.

Popular singer and music director Habib Wahid will lend his voice in a film, after a noticeable absence. He lent his voice to the title track of the government granted film, “Golui”. The song is a duet, in which singer Jerin will receive the opportunity to sing with Habib.

Hollywood star Daniel Craig recently weighed in on the female-James Bond debate. The actor questioned the need for the change up.

A five-day film festival titled ‘Vistula 1st Polish Film Festival’ will be held for the first time in Bangladesh. The festival will be organized by WSPIERAM Foundation in association with the International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM).

It was recently announced that renowned Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan will share the screen with eminent Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Sayantan Mukherjee's upcoming web series. The plot of the web series is based on the 1967 Naxalbari uprising, which was led by the Indian revolutionary leader, Charu Majumdar. The web series is based on the book, “Shada Ami Kalo Ami” by former police officer Runu Guha Niyogi.

“Sex and the City” actor Willie Garson who played the role of Carrie Bradshaw’s beloved bestie Stanford Blatch has passed away at the age of 57.

Popular actress Moushumi was seen selling bangles at a railway station. Amidst the scorching heat, she was carrying a basket of bangles on top of her head. She went out to customers with a smile to sell colourful ranges of churis (bangles). However, whenever she got tired, she momentarily removed the heavyweight of the basket to find relief amid the chaos of city life.

Renowned actress and Rabindra Sangeet artiste Daisy Ahmed, who was hospitalised after suffering from breathing difficulties and low oxygen levels, returned home on Monday (September 20).

Ten years ago, the total number of cinema halls in Dhaka city was 40. With time, the numbers started to dwindle, leaving the city dwellers with only 16 functional movie theatres. Recently, the number of cinema halls in the city has drastically dropped to 8.

Popular film actress Pori Moni has shifted to a new address. She has moved out of her Banani residence on September 1 and shifted to her new home, she informs.

Popular on-screen pair Ferdous and Purnima are all set to resume shooting for their much-awaited film “Gangchil.”