Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.

The programme affirmed the region’s secular, inclusive character, highlighting values of openness and shared heritage.

Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as a film of a different kind—one that blends horror with comic relief, action, thriller elements, and even touches of detective fiction. He added that such a genre combination has not been seen before in Bangladeshi cinema.

Like every year, it featured exclusive vinyl releases, discounted sales, live music, and day-long events.

Despite the decline, directors agree that audience demand for strong storytelling remains.

The auditorium did not feel like an auditorium anymore. Women descended to a river to collect water. Men cut paddy in the fields. A palki swayed through a wedding procession. For a few hours, a convention hall in Dhaka had become a Bengali village.

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A scheduled concert by Ashes at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi has been cancelled due to safety and crowd management concerns, the band confirmed.

This year’s edition brought “Nakshi Kanthar Math” to the stage as a folk dance drama. The performance retold the emotional story of love and separation between Rupai and Saju.

Directed by Redoan Rony, “Domm” stars Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury, and Puja Chery.

Actress Ashna Habib Bhabna is currently in Russia along with director Asif Islam and producer Jannatul Baker Khan for their film “King in the Land of the Princess”. The team is attending the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.

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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.