Breaking the usual rule of up to two films being released on the same day, three highly anticipated Bangladeshi films are set to hit cinemas this Friday. While typically, only two films can be released on non-festival days, the industry is making an exception. This week, audiences can look forward to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s political satire “840: The Great Bangla Democracy Pvt. Ltd”, Belal Sani’s sci-fi horror “Danger Zone,” and Shabnam Parvin’s comedy “Hurmoti”.

The Chorki Original series “Dui Shaw” offers a spine-chilling new horror experience, directed by Nuhash Humayun. The four-episode series will premiere its first episode, “Waqt,” on the Chorki OTT platform at 12 am on December 19. The trailer was released on December 12.

Papia Sarwar, renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak laureate, passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka yesterday. She was 72.

The Bangabandhu International Conference Centre glittered last night as celebrities, influencers, and artistes gathered for the third edition of the coveted Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards.

Earlier, the franchise had also won the Best Film/Drama/Series award for “Mohanagar” in the Critics’ category during the second edition of the award show

The song, penned by Shomeshwar Oli and composed by Sajid Sarker, had more than 6 million views on Youtube

The Critics category of the “Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2023” witnessed stellar recognition for Dibya Jyoti and Tanzika Amin for their remarkable performances in “Mohanagar 2”. 

The renowned performer was honoured for his riveting portrayal of the iconic OC Harun in the gripping Hoichoi web series “Mohanagar 2”

The accolade highlights their outstanding performances in two gripping productions: Badhon for her portrayal of a resilient drug dealer in the Chorki original web series “Guti”, and Farin for her role in the Deepto Play original film “Nikosh”

Aryan first made waves in 2017 with "Boro Chele," which remains one of the most viewed Bangladeshi television productions on YouTube.

Jon Kabir, a name synonymous with Bangla rock, first rose to fame as the frontman for Black in the early 2000s. After leaving Black to form Indalo, he embraced a new musical direction

This year’s event, showcasing talent from 2023, brought together an array of stars, influencers, and creators, promising a night to remember.

It surpassed popular series like “Panchayat”, “Mirzapur” and “Citadel: Honey Bunny” to claim this position.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken their relationship to the next level, announcing their engagement to the delight of fans.

For the first time, celebrated Indian actor Saswata Chatterjee—best known for his roles in blockbuster hit films “Kalki”, “Crew” and “Kahaani”—will star in a Bangladeshi web series titled “Gulmohar,” directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The much-anticipated series, shrouded in mystery, is set to premiere early next year.

The broadcast of Gaan Bangla Television has been suspended. Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited has decided to halt the broadcast due to unpaid satellite fees. 

Renowned actor Chanchal Chowdhury has slammed rumours circulating in Indian media that claim he was detained at an airport and placed under house arrest. The report, published by West Bengal-based Sangbad Pratidin, alleges that Chanchal was stopped while travelling to New York and is now under surveillance.

Over the past two years, the awards have spotlighted outstanding achievements in the vibrant digital entertainment sector, and this year’s event at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) Hall of Fame, starting at 4:30pm, is no exception.  

Ekushey Padak-winning Rabindra Sangeet artiste Papia Sarwar has been placed on ventilator support due to a deterioration in her physical condition. 

Though Sarah Jessica Parker might seem an unexpected choice to judge the UK’s most prestigious literary award, her recent foray into the publishing world has earned her a credible place on the 2025 Booker Prize panel.