A bold, intimate exploration of womanhood across three generations, “Just A Joke, Darling” features performances by Sharmeen Akhee, Sangeeta Chowdhury, and Shaptorshi Rahman. It traces themes of ambition, trauma, and motherhood, offering a quiet but powerful narrative that lingers long after viewing.

The archive currently houses 318 black-and-white films and 5,127 colour films. All materials are stored in six state-of-the-art climate-controlled vaults designed for long-term preservation.

BTS member Suga has donated approximately $3.6 million to support the establishment of a treatment centre for children with autism spectrum disorder in South Korea. The facility, set to open in September in collaboration with Severance Hospital, will offer language, psychological and behavioural therapy, while combining clinical treatment with research.

“Bangla cinema is now reaching audiences across the globe with honour. At a time when our films are doing well, a vested quarter has launched a conspiracy to destroy this progress. The films that are performing well are being targeted for piracy. I would say, this is not just a conspiracy against our cinema—it’s a conspiracy against the country,” said Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan.

Salman Khan made a powerful return to “The Great Indian Kapil Show” yesterday, opening the new season as its very first guest. Dismissing speculation about his appearance, Salman looked remarkably fit, perhaps the best he has in recent times. Nevertheless, behind his composed exterior, he continues to battle serious health conditions.

Russell Crowe is set to guide Henry Cavill through the world of immortals in the upcoming “Highlander” reboot. The duo is reuniting after Crowe played Superman’s father in Zack Snyder’s DC Universe, where Cavill starred as the Man of Steel.

Following the success of “Insaaf”, director Sanjoy Somadder has officially announced that work on “Insaaf 2” is underway, with a targeted release slated for next year's Eid-ul-Azha. The sequel promises to be bigger in scale, continuing the story with the original cast, including Mosharraf Karim, Sariful Razz, Tasnia Farin, and Chanchal Chowdhury — whose character will now be significantly utilised.

Manipuri band Mingal has unveiled their latest track, "Kotio Durei", composed in the Bishnupriya Manipuri language.

The much-anticipated government-grant film “Banalata Sen”, directed by Masud Hasan Ujjal, has completed all phases of production—including shooting, dubbing, editing, colour grading, and background scoring—and is preparing for submission to the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The director has revealed that the plan is to hopefully release the film this September.

Rumours of closure continue to swirl around Madhumita, one of Dhaka’s oldest and most iconic cinema halls, located in Motijheel. Having celebrated its golden jubilee just three years ago, Madhumita has been a cornerstone of the city’s moviegoing culture since its inauguration on December 1, 1967.

There is a peculiar charm to watching someone murder with the same poise they might use to frost a cake. That’s the Georgia Miller experience, which is equal parts molasses and menace. In its third season, Netflix’s "Ginny & Georgia" leans all the way into that contradiction, offering up a deliciously disorienting blend of teen angst, courtroom spectacle, and suburban noir. With a new showrunner in place and a fresh appetite for audacity, the show does not just continue its chaos, it weaponises it.

Jon Bernthal is officially stepping into the Marvel-Sony Spider-Verse. Multiple sources confirmed that the actor, best known for his role as Frank Castle aka “The Punisher”, is set to appear in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” film,

Her mother had reportedly been battling kidney disease for many years and was also affected by diabetes.

The Bangladeshi photographer, educator, and journalist breathed his last on Friday, June 20, at approximately 9:30pm, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was 68. The pioneer in Bangladeshi photography had been battling various health complications for an extended period, a battle he fought with characteristic resilience until the end.

Held at the Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban auditorium in Dhanmondi, the evening began at 7pm with Iffat Ara Dewan’s emotive rendition of “Aji Jhorer Raate Tomar Abhisar”. Her voice set the tone for a programme that unfolded as a conversation between rain, music, and memory—filled with longing, passion, and nature’s drama.

With fewer shows during the monsoon season in Bangladesh, many artistes are turning to international concerts. This month, several Bangladeshi musicians have departed for performances across five European countries, while singer Mila and band Ashes are set to perform in Canada.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fête de la Musique 2025 at Café la Véranda on Friday, bringing together over 40 musicians and hundreds of music lovers in a spirited showcase of musical diversity and community.

BTS rapper and producer Suga has officially completed his alternative military service, marking the discharge of all seven members of the K-pop sensation from South Korea’s mandatory conscription, according to an Associated Press report.

You might know him as Sameer from Bongo’s “BnG”, or perhaps you recognise him as Jaya Ahsan’s younger brother in “Taandob”—either way, Saad Salmi Naovi is fast becoming a name to remember.

Many well-known film and television personalities—such as Shabnur, Moushumi, Salman Shah, Nobel, Afsana Mimi, and Shomi Kaiser—rose to prominence in top magazines, newspapers, tabloids, and fashion campaigns thanks to the distinctive charm of his photography.