As the ongoing allegations, contentions and discussions were addressed by the Cultural Advisor Mostafa Sarwar Farooki through his Facebook posts and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs through a press note, Syed Jamil Ahmed clears his stance once again in an interview.

Popular music composer Prince Mahmud has opened up about the issue. On Monday, March 3, Prince Mahmud wrote on Facebook, “Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is fine as an adviser. At least he is not being childish. He is sensitive and knows what to say and do in different situations. The situation demands someone like him.”

Despite playing a critical role in the nation’s film industry, the organisation has been hampered by inefficiency and mismanagement. Recently, efforts have been made to reinvigorate the BFDC, including reducing rental fees for shooting floors and equipment to attract more production work.

SVF, the powerhouse of Eastern India’s entertainment scene, along with its digital streaming arm Hoichoi, has unveiled an extensive lineup of over 25 new productions, spanning web-series, feature films, and fresh storytelling formats. The grand reveal took place at “Golper Parbon 1432”, an event marking SVF’s three-decade legacy in Bengali content creation.

The 97th Academy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles. “Anora” won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars. The film dominated the evening with five awards, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Director Sean Baker took home three Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

Mikey Madison secured her first Oscar for her lead role in Sean Baker’s “Anora”, a surprise win for the breakout star in her first Academy Award nomination.

In a fierce showdown between indie auteurs, “Anora’s” Sean Baker emerged victorious over The “Brutalist’s” Brady Corbet to claim the Academy Award for Best Director.

Adrien Brody won his second best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing an immigrant architect in the epic postwar drama "The Brutalist."

Zoe Saldana won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday (March 2) for her role as a Mexico City lawyer and fixer for a former drug lord in the crime drama and musical “Emilia Perez”.

Kieran Culkin won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for playing a motor-mouthed American tourist in "A Real Pain."

This rally, which brought together theatre artistes, writers, directors, designers, and cultural activists, came in the wake of the controversial resignation of Syed Jamil Ahmed, the Academy’s former director general. The procession aims to voice a clear and urgent demand for not only the reinstatement of Ahmed but also for the autonomy of Shilpakala Academy, free from bureaucratic interference.

In the web-film, Tama takes on the role of Parveen, a character that she found deeply immersive. "It took me quite some time to detach myself from Parveen, even after filming ended. For days, I struggled to move on. This character is one of my personal favorites," she revealed.

With over 17 years’ experience in journalism, Faria has closely observed the entertainment industry. She has written more than 300 dramas and authored over 1,000 articles. Throughout her journalistic career, she has interviewed thousands of celebrities, but one of her most memorable interviews was with the legendary actress Shabana Azmi.

Bangladeshi rock band Ashes is set to release their new album, "Manusher Jonno," with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid. The band will forgo fees and royalties, donating the entire amount to hospital funds for cancer, kidney disease, paralysis, and eye treatment patients. The 10-song album is slated for release later this year.

After the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, DGA, and BAFTA, the grand finale of Hollywood's awards season is here — the Oscars. The prestigious Academy Awards will be presented tomorrow morning, March 3, Bangladesh time. The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles' Ovation Hollywood, with American TV personality Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.

His massive earnings were fuelled by lucrative deals for “Red One”, “Moana 2”, and royalties from his past projects. A report quoted an agent calling the sum “an ungodly amount of money.”

John Cena shocked fans by turning heel during the main event at WWE Elimination Chamber. Cena emerged victorious in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, securing an opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Singer Charli XCX, whose album "Brat" inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, was the big winner at the BRIT Awards, Britain's pop music honours, in London yesterday, picking up five prizes.

While the teaser keeps much of the storyline under wraps, Hasan's appearance has led many to speculate that he might be portraying a police officer.

According to the Ministry of Information, a total of 32 films will receive grants in the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, comprising up to 12 full-length films and 20 short films.