A commemorative event honouring National Film Award-winning actor Shams Sumon turned into an emotional gathering as colleagues came together to remember the late artiste on Thursday (April 9) evening at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.

Known for her fluent and lively anchoring, Mousumi Mou steps into one of her most striking roles yet as Jenny in “Chokro 2”, directed by Vicky Zahed. Portraying a character that balances innocence with an unsettling brutality, her performance has earned widespread praise from acclaimed personalities, firmly establishing her as a promising talent ready to take on bold, challenging roles.

At his Dhanmondi residence, veteran actor and playwright Mamunur Rashid, sits with the quiet assurance of a man who has spent more than half a century shaping the soul of Bangla theatre. Widely regarded as one of its driving forces, his work has long bridged the emotional landscapes of audiences across both sides of Bengal.

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew Perry's 2023 death, including her role in supplying the dose of the powerful anesthetic that killed the actor.

George Clooney has responded sharply to criticism from the White House following remarks he made accusing Donald Trump of potentially committing war crimes in relation to threats against Iran.

“Bonolota Express” has emerged as the highest-grossing release among this Eid’s lineup, crossing the Tk 5 crore mark within 18 days of its release, according to production sources.

After six years of development, filmmaker Nuhash Humayun has begun shooting his debut feature film “Moving Bangladesh” yesterday (April 8). The production, backed by Goopi Bagha, started filming following an eight-day countdown campaign.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars, marking the final ceremonies to air on ABC before the show moves to YouTube.

Nearly a decade after his acting debut in the historical K-drama “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth”, BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, is set to return to acting with the short film “That Night, Our Decaf”, alongside Park Ji-min.

Titled “Amirul Arham Documentary Film Retrospective”, the programme runs until April 11 at the organisation’s Auditorium Nouvelle Vague in Dhanmondi. Two films will be screened each day at 3:00pm and 5:00pm.

He also served as art director on several notable projects, including “Matir Moina” by Tareque Masud, the short film “Norshunder”, and “Chandrabati Kotha” by N Rashed Chowdhury.

The 44th Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan will be held on April 10 and 11 at the National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Organised by Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad. The organisers announced at a press briefing in Dhaka.

In the Bangla cultural calendar, spring often arrives not only in colour, but in melody. This season, that arrival takes shape in “Boshonto”, a lyrical play dedicated to poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, while drawing from the timeless world of Rabindranath Tagore.

Actor Sushama Sarkar, known for her work across theatre, television, film, and OTT platforms, has recently received strong audience response for her performances in television dramas.

The decision to withdraw the strike came after a day-long meeting held on Tuesday at Technician’s Studio.

The festival’s presale tickets had reportedly sold out shortly after release, with general sales due to begin before the cancellation was announced.

The song’s original composer and music director Shouquat Ali Imon has once again taken charge of the new arrangement.

A total of 18 awards were presented across various categories.

The evening at Cafelytics underscored a simple yet resonant idea—coffee here is not merely a beverage, but a language of thought, emotion and artistic expression.

The discussion will centre on the theme: “Art film and commercial film: is the divide disappearing?” Both speakers are expected to draw on their cross-industry experience to reflect on shifting audience tastes and evolving storytelling formats.