28 years later, ‘Hothat Brishti’ gets a new chapter
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Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 edition, set to return next year
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New platform for independent film screenings launches
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Saad’s new ‘Mission’
23 September 2026
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If the government wants to help, I will not accept it: Rifat Chowdhury
22 September 2026
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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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‘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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Humayun Ahmed: Never forgotten
His dramas from the 1980s to 2000s — “Ei Shob Din Ratri”, “Aaj Robibar”, “Kothao Keu Nei” — didn’t rely on extravagant plots. Instead, they unfolded inside familiar apartments, verandas, and tea stalls. The humour was effortless, the dialogue ordinary, yet the emotion ran deep. He made us care for people who could easily have been our neighbours.
13 November 2025
‘Delupi’ set for nationwide release
After creating a strong buzz in Khulna, “Delupi” is now gearing up for a nationwide release. The film will open across six multiplexes and cinema halls on November 14.
13 November 2025
Remembering Humayun Ahmed at 77 with films and tributes
A 10-minute short, “Secret Recipe: Humayun Ahmed”, premiered on November 12 via What The Story’s social media platforms. Directed by Ashif Entaz Rabi and researched by Nuhiatul Islam Labib, the documentary blends archival visuals and AI-generated imagery to explore Humayun’s life, storytelling and characters. The team calls it “a ten-minute attempt to understand Humayun Ahmed.”
13 November 2025
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser drops as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway reunite after 20 years
The makers of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” have unveiled the first teaser of the much-anticipated sequel. The less-than-one-minute clip was released on the official YouTube channel of 20th Century Studios.
13 November 2025
Shabnoor expresses dismay as unfinished film footage appears online
Popular Bangladeshi film actor Shabnoor has expressed shock and disappointment after raw, unfinished footage from her film “Rongona” surfaced on YouTube without her consent.
13 November 2025
Priyanka Chopra’s fierce ‘Mandakini’ look unveiled as Rajamouli welcomes her back to Indian cinema
Priyanka Chopra has returned to Indian cinema with a striking first look from S S Rajamouli’s new film, tentatively titled “GlobeTrotter”. The director unveiled the poster on Wednesday (November 12), welcoming the actor back to the industry after years of primarily working in Hollywood.
13 November 2025
Shakib Khan to star as ‘rockstar’ in new romantic film
The female lead opposite Shakib is yet to be finalised, though the film is expected to feature several fresh faces.
13 November 2025
The man who turned everyday life into cinematic poetry
Novelist, screenwriter, and director, Humayun Ahmed reshaped the way Bangladeshis see themselves on screen. His films, much like his writings, portrayed simplicity, emotional honesty, humour, and a deep understanding of ordinary life.
12 November 2025
‘Squid Game’ actor acquitted of sexual misconduct
“Squid Game” actor O Yeong-su has been cleared of sexual misconduct charges by a South Korean court.
12 November 2025
‘Toy Story 5’ teaser asks: is the age of toys over?
Pixar has dropped the first teaser for “Toy Story 5”, and this time, the beloved franchise is tackling a very modern foe — screens.
12 November 2025
Sabrina Carpenter to star in ‘Alice in Wonderland’-inspired musical at Universal
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is making her big-screen breakthrough as the lead in a new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, set up at Universal Pictures. The untitled project marks Carpenter’s first major studio feature and will be written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, best known for “Hustlers”.
12 November 2025
‘The Kite Runner’ and ‘Taste of Cherry’ actor Homayoun Ershadi dies at 78
Kiarostami invited him to star in his 1997 masterpiece “Taste of Cherry”, which went on to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes and cemented Iran’s place in the global art film movement. The director’s instinct proved visionary: Ershadi’s natural, unembellished presence became a hallmark of the film’s meditative realism.
12 November 2025
Sunny Deol shares update on Dharmendra’s health after hospital discharge
The update came after two days of widespread rumours on social media falsely claiming that Dharmendra had passed away. The family, including Hema Malini, Esha Deol, and Bobby Deol, quickly dismissed the fake reports and reassured everyone that the veteran star was responding well to treatment.
12 November 2025
‘Unaditya’ to screen at Global Taj Int’l Film Festival
“Unaditya” follows the journey of a young photographer, Khalid Saikat, who stumbles upon a remote village and meets Arun Khalko — an Oraon by birth who has since converted to Christianity and now serves at the local church. Through their encounters, the film explores questions of identity, faith, and belonging in a changing world.
12 November 2025
Chief adviser to honour ‘Notun Kuri’ 2025 winners
The 2025 edition of Bangladesh Television’s (BTV) iconic children’s talent hunt programme “Notun Kuri” has successfully concluded, organisers announced.
12 November 2025
‘V for Vendetta’ TV Series in Development at HBO
HBO is developing a television adaptation of “V for Vendetta”, Variety has exclusively reported.
12 November 2025
Documentary film screenings across Dhaka to highlight fascism and enforced disappearances
By bringing together film, music, and public spaces, the Ministry hopes to create an atmosphere of reflection and unity — reminding citizens of the enduring importance of freedom, justice, and cultural resistance.
11 November 2025
Tasnia Farin confirmed for ‘Prince’; Idhika Paul likely to exit
Tasnia Farin has been finalised as the lead actress in the upcoming film “Prince”, which stars popular Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan in the lead role. However, while Kolkata-based actor Idhika Paul was initially expected to co-star in the project, sources suggest she may no longer be part of the film.
11 November 2025
Esha Deol refutes Dharmendra’s death news, says actor is recovering
Amid circulating rumours about veteran actor Dharmendra’s death, his daughter Esha Deol has confirmed that the reports are untrue. The 89-year-old star, who was recently hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to health issues, is alive and recovering.
11 November 2025
I would never disrespect a woman: Irfan Sajjad
“I will be extremely careful about what I post on social media from now on,” he stated. “My wife is a news presenter, and I believe that if I, as a man, can contribute to creating a safer environment in the media, she too will be safer—it’s all connected. I would never intentionally disrespect any woman in my life.”
11 November 2025