Director Kajal Arefin Ome has finally announced the much-anticipated return of popular drama series “Bachelor Point”. After a hiatus of two and a half years, the fifth season of the series is now in the works.

A sequel series to the 1995 cult classic “Clueless”, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is currently in development at Peacock.

A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award yesterday.

The Eid release “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, has emerged as a box office success, earning Tk 2.06 crore in gross ticket sales within 16 days of its release. Yesterday, director M Raahim shared the update via a Facebook post himself.

Renowned singer and music director Bappa Mazumder has lent his voice to a song titled “Magurar Phool”, inspired by the tragic incident involving eight-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered in Magura.

Pakistani dramas, once a peripheral cultural product in this region, have seemingly surged in popularity among Gen Z viewers in Bangladesh. Not in a nostalgically indulgent way, but with the kind of fervent devotion that leads to 1-billion-view YouTube milestones, fan edits on Instagram, and TikTok videos that reimagine tearful climaxes as memes. The real question is no longer whether this trend is genuine, it is, but rather why now?

Actress Tasnia Farin’s debut feature film “Fatima” is set to premiere on OTT platform Bongo on April 17, confirmed director Dhrubo Hasan.

“Borbaad”, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy, has been screening for 17 days since its release and continues to draw full houses, with reports of ticket shortages in some locations.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Souls is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a special unplugged concert titled “Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” on May 2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chattogram Bay View. The event is presented by Mastercard and organised by M&M Business Communications.

Renowned singer Ed Sheeran and Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson have been included in TIME Magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Other notable names from the entertainment industry include Demi Moore, Kristen Wiig, and Adam Scott, star of the series “Severance”.

Today marks the death anniversary of legendary actress Sarah Begum Kabori, widely known as the “Sweetheart of Bengali Cinema.” She passed away on this day in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of timeless performances and unforgettable songs.

For the post of general secretary, actor Shahed Sharif Khan and actor Rashed Mamun Apu are in the running. Several other actors are also contesting for various posts.

Legendary actor Ilias Javed, a prominent figure from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, has been hospitalised following a deterioration in his health.

In this show, artistes will talk about their experiences in their careers and life. in essence, the programme aims to delve into the inner world and the reflections of an artiste. The conversations will be interspersed with musical performances by the guests.

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu, whose films “Daagi” and “Jongli” hit theatres this Eid, described the festive season as a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema.

Singer Abhijeet recently criticised Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman for what he termed as an excessive reliance on technology in music production. In an interview with ANI, Abhijeet alleged that AR Rahman’s approach had sidelined traditional instrumentalists and left many jobless.

The production has been lauded for its compelling portrayal of Khona's defiance against patriarchal norms and her quest for equality.​

Leading the lineup is veteran actor John Lithgow, who takes on the pivotal role of Albus Dumbledore, following the footsteps of Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, who portrayed the Hogwarts headmaster in the film franchise.

Kim Seok-jin, widely recognised as Jin from BTS, is reportedly preparing for his comeback this May, as shared by Korean media outlet Newsen yesterday. At 32, Jin is set to reenter the music world just weeks before fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook complete their military service in June.