Adapted from Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film features an ensemble cast of Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Sabila Nur, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Shamol Mawla and Sariful Razz.

Marking Chaitra Sankranti 1432 and Pahela Baishakh 1433, the Academy staged an elaborate five-day cultural programme, which drew to a close through a rich showcase of folk performances and film screenings.

“I never really planned to become an actor,” said Arpita Mitra, a Rajbari native. The bright-eyed young lady said, “But somewhere along the way, I realised I loved being in front of the camera, and that changed everything.”

Actor Niloy Alamgir has addressed the backlash he faces on social media for speaking about animal welfare, particularly issues concerning stray dogs.

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and drawing an enthusiastic response from attendees.

“Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka”, starring Shakib Khan, is set to release in Italy, becoming the latest among this year’s Eid films to reach international audiences.

It will be built on a 40-acre site in Nandoshi on Sinhagad Road.

At the Zahir Raihan Auditorium, organisers presented 18 special honours. Faridi—an alumnus of the university’s drama movement—was recognised for his enduring contribution to Bangladeshi theatre and film. His early engagement with campus theatre practices helped shape a career that later defined character acting in the country.

Srikanta Acharya, a prominent figure in contemporary Bengali music from West Bengal, has longstanding familial ties to Bangladesh. His ancestors hailed from Mymensingh, a connection he has repeatedly said deepens his emotional bond with the country.

“Roid”, the latest film by Hawa-famed director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, is set to be screened at the Seattle International Film Festival in the United States ahead of its domestic release.

Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Rockstar” continues to build anticipation, with the release of its second poster on Thursday evening. The film, which explores the rise and fall of a rockstar, features Sabila Nur opposite Shakib in a romantic setting.

Audiences are loving their chemistry, but what makes it even more interesting is that Xefer Rahman shares a close friendship with Pritom Hasan.

For his contribution to the country’s culture, popular magazine show “Ityadi”’s host and creator Hanif Sanket (A K M Hanif) has been awarded the Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) 2026 by the government.

Meghdol is set to perform alongside Indian band Chandrabindoo for the first time in a joint concert in Kolkata on September 5.

Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Edward Norton and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka are among the latest Hollywood figures to sign an open letter opposing the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger, with the number of signatories now surpassing 2,000. Early supporters of the campaign included Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller and Kristen Stewart.

Iron Maiden, one of heavy metal’s most enduring acts, debuted in 1980 and has been recording and touring ever since. Their induction ends one of the longest waits in the Hall’s history. Band manager Rod Smallwood shared a statement on behalf of the group following the announcement.

Panahi’s career has long been shaped by confrontation with Iranian authorities. He has faced imprisonment and travel bans, yet continued to produce films—often under severe constraints—earning him global recognition as a leading voice of dissent in contemporary cinema.

Acclaimed actor and director Afzal Hossain—also a filmmaker, painter, and writer—has once again turned to memory and reflection, revisiting the people and moments that shaped his journey in theatre and beyond. Known for weaving society, culture, and the human psyche into his writing, this time he pays tribute to his fellow fighters, colleagues, and companions from a transformative era.

A day-long retrospective honouring actor-director Tauquir Ahmed will be held on April 19 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together artists and cultural practitioners to revisit his work across film, theatre and television.

Actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba, a popular face on the small screen, has seen his popularity grow steadily over the years. Through a wide range of roles, he has established himself in diverse dimensions of acting. In recent times, Apurba has reduced his work in television dramas and shifted his focus more towards OTT content.