Over the years, Chirkutt has earned numerous local and international awards. This new year began the same way it often does for the band: with applause, trophies and live shows.

Running from January 10 to 18, the nine-day festival is screening 245 films from 91 countries, making it one of the largest global film showcases in Bangladesh.

According to Netflix’s weekly report, “Haq” currently tops the popularity charts in India. As a non-English language film, it holds second position on the global charts. Additionally, the film ranks number one in five countries worldwide and appears in the top ten in 14 countries.

Once a regular on television dramas, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Afsan Ara Bindu won over audiences as a popular on-screen pair. Although the much-loved duo has not been seen together for a long time, recent rumours of their possible comeback have sparked fresh discussion. Speculation has been rife on social media, particularly over claims that Apurba and Bindu might reunite in a web series.

He added that while major cities are being prioritised initially, there are plans to expand multiplexes to district and upazila levels in the future. “We believe that opening new halls will help increase cinema audiences,” he said.

The event was conceived as more than a display of finished works. A projector ran audiovisual material and portfolios created specifically for the occasion, supported by thoughtful food arrangements and a steady flow of visitors.

Badhan revealed another exciting update that she has signed on for a new film, expected to start shooting after the elections. Additionally, her film “Master”, directed by Rezwan Shahriar, has been selected for the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and Badhan will attend the event herself.

Released in 2000 under the Soundtek banner, “Hridoypur” has now completed 25 years. Yet, even after all these years, its songs remain vibrant and alive. These evergreen tracks continue to stay close to listeners’ souls—and will undoubtedly do so for many, many years to come.

Blending reality with imagination, the story explores various facets of love and human choices. The government-funded film “Jibon Opera” is expected to target mainstream audiences. The filmmakers and production team hope to combine the grant with personal investment to develop the film into a fully-fledged commercial production.

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially began today at the main auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum, marking the start of a ten-day celebration of world cinema.

Meanwhile, Sunny’s film “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alaap Joruri” is set for release on January 16. Ahead of the release, the filmmaker has been busy with promotional activities, with the teaser, trailer and songs already unveiled. Completing the wedding formalities before the film’s release has been a source of relief for him.

The current lineup of the band includes Probar Ripon, Seth Panduranga Blumberg, Shakil Haque, and Saad Chowdhury.

He also mentioned that he was not keen to discuss his personal life publicly at this stage. “I didn’t want to speak about my personal life in public. But I saw some false news about our wedding anniversary, which is why I need to clarify that we are no longer together,” he added.

The Bangladesh premiere of “A Missing Can of Film”, directed by Naeem Mohaiemen, was held on Friday at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon.

Nepali actor Pramod Agrahari is set to make his debut in Bangladeshi cinema with the upcoming film “Haangor”, directed by Tanmoy Surjo. The film, inspired by the lives of people living along the coast, is planned for release during Eid al-Fitr.

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) began today under the slogan “Aesthetic Cinema, Thoughtful Audience, Enlightened Society.” The opening ceremony will take place at 4 pm in the main auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum.

Following the inaugural segment, the performances began with a choral presentation by Chhayanaut artistes, conducted by Asit Kumar Dey. Based on the resonance of Raga Malkauns, the piece brought together elements of five different ragas. Badal Chowdhury accompanied on the tabla, while Tinku Shil played the harmonium.

On the very first day of the new year, Siam Ahmed sent a clear message to audiences: ‘hold on tight to your cinema seats’. With a daring new slate of characters lined up, the actor is ready to set the silver screen ablaze in 2026.

The organisers of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards have announced an extensive lineup of presenters for this year’s ceremony, set to take place this weekend in the United States. The announcement was made on Thursday through the Golden Globes’ official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Singer and actor Hridoy Khan has released his short film “Trapped” on YouTube, marking the return of model-turned-actress Monalisa to acting after a long hiatus.