Information and Broadcasting adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today affirmed that the government will extend full cooperation to raise the quality of films produced with state funding.

The trailer for Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, “The Ba***ds of Bollywood”, was released by Netflix yesterday, featuring Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh in guest appearances as themselves.

Today marks the death anniversaries of legendary actor Razzak and noted director-actor Abdullah Al-Mamun. To commemorate the two stalwarts, Channel i has arranged a series of special programmes.

Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge from Rhode Island who became a global sensation for his compassionate courtroom approach in the reality court series “Caught in Providence”, has passed away at the age of 88.

With the release of "Obak Bhalobasha", the third season of the popular show ceased to exist. However, after a long wait, Arnob himself announced the show's return.

A daylong art camp titled “Echoes of the Hills” showcasing the works of emerging painters from the Chittagong Hill Tracts was held today at CHT Culinary, adjacent to Kazipara Metro Station in Mirpur.

Bangladesh’s art world bid farewell to one of its brightest luminaries with the passing of Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan (1946–2025) on July 20. A remembrance ceremony was held today at the Hamiduzzaman Sculpture Park, located on the premises of Summit’s Gazipur 464 MW Power Plant, where family, friends, colleagues, students, and admirers gathered to honour his legacy. Widely regarded as the country’s foremost sculptor, the artist’s life’s work left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural and artistic landscape.

Theatre troupe Shobdo Theatre is set to present the third performance of its acclaimed play Socrates on Friday.

Justin Baldoni has issued an official response to accusations from actress Isabela Ferrer, who alleged that the “It Ends With Us” director bullied and harassed her. The claims surfaced in the midst of an ongoing legal dispute involving Blake Lively, People reported.

For over 20 years, Zahid Hasan and Sadia Islam Mou have shared their lives. Yet, the couple is seldom spotted together in public and rarely attends industry events as a pair. This absence often fuels speculation about the state of their marriage, with social media abuzz with gossip and assumptions. Recently, however, Zahid Hasan addressed the rumours and spoke candidly about his personal life.

Veteran actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has playfully entertained the idea of reprising the role as an older version of 007.

The 90th birth anniversary of eminent filmmaker and writer Zahir Raihan was observed yesterday through a discussion and film screening organised by the Zahir Raihan Film Institute at a convention hall in Dhaka.

HBO has unveiled the cast of the new generation of Weasleys for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series, currently filming at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden.

Bangladesh-made English film “Dot” is set to hit theatres on September 5. Directed by Barua Sunanda Kakon, the film has been shot entirely in English.

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced a new international award titled the "July Memorial Prize", set to debut at its 30th anniversary edition from September 17 to 26 in Busan, South Korea.

Today marks the 90th birth anniversary of Liberation War filmmaker, writer, and martyred intellectual Zahir Raihan. To honour his life and legacy, the Zahir Raihan Film Institute organised a special programme in the capital.

In Dhaka, a city where the appetite for new experiences never fades and monotony is always close at hand, “Breakfast Club Dhaka” has carved out a space of its own. Their early-morning coffee raves bring people out of bed to enjoy good coffee, lively DJ sets, and a bright daytime atmosphere. By keeping the energy focused and the concept consistent, they’ve built a niche that regulars return to for the sound, the community, and the start-of-day clarity.

Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his own films he considers his most defining works. Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the two-time Oscar winner reflected on his career and the films closest to his heart.

Veteran Marathi and Hindi film actor Achyut Potdar, best remembered for his role as the strict professor in “3 Idiots”, has died at the age of 91. He passed away on Monday (18 August), at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted due to health complications. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed. His funeral will be held today in Thane.

The “Selim Al Deen 76th Birth Anniversary Theatre Festival” concluded on Monday (August 18) with an award ceremony and the staging of the play “Nimojjon” at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity.