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Ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar on the brink of collapse
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18 May 2026, 17:47 PM Entertainment
‘Coke Studio Bangla’ season 4 in the works
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18 May 2026, 17:37 PM Entertainment
Bangladesh Theatre to bring ‘Shahnameh’ author Ferdowsi to stage
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18 May 2026, 15:39 PM Entertainment
Anirban Bhattacharya expresses desire to work in Bangladeshi cinema
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18 May 2026, 12:32 PM TV & Film
Kaarina Kaisar laid to rest in Munshiganj
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18 May 2026, 12:00 PM Entertainment
‘Rongbazar’ heads for OTT release after piracy leak
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Barbra Streisand unable to attend Cannes closing ceremony after knee injury
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Kristen Stewart criticises Hollywood studio system at Cannes
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18 May 2026, 11:51 AM TV & Film

Coming of age for Irfan Sajjad

A journey that commenced with modeling a decade ago has taken Irfan Sajjad to immense popularity. The actor has managed to make his way to the OTT with several projects, such as “Koli 2.0”, “Dour” and “Baba Someone’s Following Me”, amongst others.
17 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Monali Thakur's mother passes away

Confirming the news, Monali Thakur shared on social media, "The chains have broken... the suffering has finally ended." This loss comes nearly three years after the death of their father, singer and actor Shakti Thakur, during the Covid pandemic.
17 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Chanchal da is the most down-to-earth co-star I’ve worked with: Monami Ghosh

This film marks the first on-screen collaboration of Monami and Chanchal. Sharing her experience of sharing the screens with the “Monpura” famed actor she expressed a heartfelt emotion with Anandabazar. “Chanchal da is the most down-to-earth co-star I’ve ever worked with,” said the actress.
17 May 2024, 14:15 PM

Elita Karim makes OTT debut

Earlier, the first look of FS Nayeem in the "Kaalpurush" teaser surprised the audience, as he underwent a massive transformation, gaining 30 kgs for his role. 
17 May 2024, 13:38 PM

I would adopt every orphaned child if I could: Pori Moni

Recently, Pori Moni adopted a daughter, for which she was praised on social media. “The feeling of becoming a mother can only be understood by a mother. The moment I took Priyom on my lap, I felt the same happiness I felt when Punnyo was born!”
17 May 2024, 13:20 PM

Dhaka American Women’s Club brings together women artistes for noble cause

This event showcased the talents of 28 emerging and established Bangladeshi women artistes, including notable names such as Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Rokeya Sultana, Maksuda Iqbal Nipa, Kuhu Plamondon, Monica Jahan Bose, Gulshan Hossain, and Vinita Karim.
17 May 2024, 13:06 PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s look at Cannes wows despite injured hand

The Cannes Film Festival this year brought in another striking appearance by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, representing L'Oréal beauty, as she made her first appearance at the festival with the premiere of the Hollywood film "Megalopolis".
17 May 2024, 12:57 PM

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters are more complex than female ones in his films

Director Imtiaz Ali has spoken about how he treats male characters in his films differently from female characters. Speaking with Times of India, Imtiaz said that those male characters are not directly derived from his life experiences. He added that he does credit "greater intelligence and resilience to women".
17 May 2024, 11:50 AM

‘Deyaler Desh’ releases in the US today

“Deyaler Desh”, a government grant-winning film co-produced by Metro Cinema, also stars Azizul Hakim, Shahdat Hossain, Shamapti Mashuk, and Swagata, amongst others.
17 May 2024, 10:56 AM

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson endorse Kevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood

Hollywood celebrities, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson amongst others, are advocating for Kevin Spacey's return to the entertainment industry, despite the allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2017 that prompted his withdrawal from Hollywood. The recently aired two-part documentary, "Spacey Unmasked", now available on Max, sheds light on these allegations with previously unheard testimonies, including one claiming that the 64-year-old Oscar-winning actor allegedly groped a fellow "House of Cards" actor on set.
17 May 2024, 07:10 AM

From Ghazals to global fame: Pankaj Udhas’ soulful serenade

The man behind the song, Pankaj Udhas, brought Ghazal to the masses, popularising it and making it accessible to the multitude not only in his country India but also across the globe with his calm and controlled voice that won everybody’s hearts.
17 May 2024, 06:20 AM

Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ receives 10-minute ovation at Cannes premiere

The film was met with a 10-minute standing ovation at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
17 May 2024, 06:04 AM

Stars absent from ‘Sushagotom’ promotions, director voices frustration

Despite the impending release, lead actors Orchita Sporshia and Nirab Hossain have been noticeably absent from promotional activities, prompting accusations of non-cooperation from the director.
17 May 2024, 05:47 AM

Turkish actor Burak Özçivit to visit Bangladesh

Turkish superstar actor Burak Özçivit is set to visit Bangladesh as part of an invitation extended by Singer Bangladesh Limited for its transformation journey. The celebrated actor announced this exciting partnership with Singer Bangladesh, generating anticipation and curiosity amongst his followers through a social media post from his official account.
16 May 2024, 14:22 PM

Everybody knows Nipun because of me: Dipjol

Monowar Hossain Dipjol, the newly elected general secretary of the BFAA committee, has addressed the matter today, providing his perspective on the issue.
16 May 2024, 12:41 PM

Swagata to make dramatic debut on theatre stage

The play "Boner Meye Pakhhi" will premiere at TSC on May 21, followed by another staging at Bangladesh Mohila Samity on June 3.
16 May 2024, 12:41 PM

‘It was a journey of self-discovery’: Asif Islam on his award-winning debut film

From passion project to international acclaim, filmmaker Asif Islam’s debut film “Nirvana” won the Special Jury award at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival. “Nirvana’s” journey doesn’t end with Moscow as the director has received offers to screen the film at festivals in Morocco, Spain, London, and India.
16 May 2024, 12:33 PM

Dhrubo Hasan’s debut film ‘Fatima’ drops first song

As the release date comes closer, director Dhrubo Hasan has recently dropped the first song of the film. The film’s first song was released yesterday.
16 May 2024, 10:50 AM

‘Those were the worst few days of my life’: Sophie Turner on split from Joe Jonas

In an interview with British Vogue, the “Game of Thrones” actress talked about her split last year with singer Joe Jonas after four years of marriage. The two share two young daughters.
16 May 2024, 10:34 AM

‘The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side’: A tale of mediating generational gaps

Exploring the themes of communication and miscommunication, promising visual artist Laisul Hoque created a film in 2023 titled "The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side", based on his mother's journey to London. This film was screened in three independent galleries in Dhaka.
16 May 2024, 10:15 AM
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