A state-initiated documentary paying tribute to celebrated author and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed has been released under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, marking a significant step in an ongoing effort to formally recognise Bangladesh’s artistic legends. Directed by “Debi” filmmaker Anam Biswas, the 25-minute documentary revisits Humayun’s life, legacy and enduring influence across literature, television and cinema.

The event will feature a special performance by popular Pakistani band Kaavish. They will share the stage with two of Bangladesh’s leading bands, Shironamhin and Meghdol.

Alliance Française de Dhaka has inaugurated “City of Memories”, a solo exhibition featuring 140 miniature paintings by acclaimed artist Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed. The show opened yesterday, at 11am at the organisation’s Gulshan Gallery.

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he personally wrote to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor taking on the role of Harry Potter in HBO’s upcoming television reboot of the beloved fantasy series. Radcliffe, who portrayed the Boy Who Lived across eight films from 2001 to 2011, said he wanted to offer encouragement as the new cast begins its decade-long journey.

Known largely for his comedic roles and online sketches, Rakin Absar appears in a far more intense and assertive look for the upcoming patriotic action film.

Every few weeks, yet another old song seems to find its way back into the spotlight. Once off the charts, they are suddenly everywhere again – resurfacing in TikTok videos and Instagram Reels as if they never left. These unexpected comebacks have now become the most fascinating patterns in today’s algorithm-led music culture. And now the question is whether listeners are drawn to the song itself, or to the catchy edit that’s keeping audiences hooked.

The Spirits of July platform is organising a charity concert titled “Echoes of Revolution 2.0” to support the rehabilitation of the martyrs and injured of the July movement. This year, efforts are underway to bring popular Pakistani artiste Atif Aslam to Bangladesh for the event.

Disney+ has released a new trailer for the restored edition of “The Beatles Anthology”, the landmark documentary series tracing the rise of the Fab Four. The refreshed nine-part version will begin streaming on 26 November.

A sequel to “F1”, the Brad Pitt-starrer that became Apple’s highest-grossing film to date, may be on the horizon. Director Joseph Kosinski has confirmed that early discussions are underway about continuing the story of veteran driver Sonny Hayes.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara are on board as executive producers for “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now”, the Palestinian short film that took home this year’s Cannes Film Festival Short Film Palme d’Or.

The play examines four central tensions of contemporary life: mounting pressures, psychological unrest, fragile relationships and profound isolation. Through these elements, “Bhasane Ujan” presents a tightly focused portrait of an individual wrestling with conscience and existential doubt.

How does a person summarise the 45-year career of Tom Cruise in a four-minute speech? "Mission impossible", said director Alejandro Inarritu on Sunday (November 16) as Hollywood celebrated the movie star with an honorary Oscar.

Following the reveal of Shakib Khan’s look, actress Tanzin Tisha has now appeared with a new look from the upcoming film “Soldier”. In the film, she will be seen portraying a strong, fearless, and strategic character.

In closing, Sarika expressed her desire to step into the silver screen and said she has been preparing herself for that transition. “If I get a good story, I would definitely want to take it on. At this phase, the great thing is that directors and actors are working across all mediums, and the film industry is doing really well.”

Bangladeshi filmmaker Sheikh Al Mamun’s “Drained by Dreams” has won the Best Feature Film award at the Human Screen Festival, an international human rights–focused film event held in Tunisia from November 11 to 15.

Charli xcx has announced her next album, an original soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s forthcoming adaptation of “Wuthering Heights”. The record, inspired by Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, will be released on 13 February under Atlantic Records.

Singer Doly Shaontoni is set to join the growing trend of revisiting old songs with fresh musical arrangements. In recent years, reimagined classics have dominated the music scene, with films also frequently reviving popular tracks — sometimes even blending them with new compositions. Dolly, too, is now preparing to re-release several of her most famous songs in updated form.

Mehazabien Chowdhury has issued an official statement addressing the case filed against her and her 19-year-old brother in March 2025, calling the allegations “baseless” and entirely unsupported by evidence.

Dan McGrath, the Emmy-winning writer whose sharp, playful mind helped shape the golden years of “The Simpsons”, died on November 14 at the age of 61.

The documentary aims to capture not only the technical difficulties of high-altitude climbing but the personal cost and determination behind a landmark achievement in Bangladeshi mountaineering.