The film “Ali”, starring actor Irfan Sajjad, is set to release on an OTT platform following its theatrical run.

What many people do not know, however, is that the inspiration behind this effort came from a song by renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila.

BotTala Theatre Group’s acclaimed play “Khona” is set to reach a significant milestone with its 100th performance, more than a decade after it was first staged.

The upcoming Eid will be a great reprieve for everyone, especially couples in Showbiz, who have trouble getting to spend prolonged amounts of time together, due to their busy schedule. We spoke to some of the most renowned young couples in the industry for their plans.

Zayed Khan was last seen in the film “Sonar Char", directed and written by Zahid Hasan, where he starred opposite actress Jannatul Snigdha.

“I’ve always spent my birthdays with my family,” she said with a smile. “This year was no different. I enjoy keeping the day simple and close to the people who matter most.”

Jackson is widely regarded as one of the defining filmmakers of contemporary fantasy cinema. His “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (2001–2003) became a global phenomenon, earning nearly $3 billion at the box office and winning 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for “The Return of the King”.

The global star joins a list of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The 20th edition of the “TMSS–Channel i Music Awards 2025” will be held on April 7 in Bogura, organisers announced at a press conference in Dhaka.

Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin has announced a significant lineup change after drummer Mark Don and guitarist Ehtesham Ali revealed they are leaving the group.

In a statement, a representative for Spears described the incident as “unfortunate” and said the singer plans to comply with the law.

Sharing the news on social media, Hanif Sanket expressed his gratitude and reflected on the significance of the recognition.

Two prominent figures from the cultural sphere will receive the country’s highest civilian honour, the Independence Award 2026, in recognition of their outstanding contributions at the national level.

While some old halls may undergo temporary renovations to meet demand, issues like poor management and the persistent threat of piracy—both locally and during international releases—remain significant hurdles.

Swapnadal is observing this year’s Women’s Day under the slogan: “Blessed be womanhood with the power to shape its own destiny.” Since 2012, the troupe has marked International Women’s Day to recognise the contributions of women in theatre and society.

The controversy centres on the naming of the late filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu for the lifetime achievement award—despite rules requiring recipients to be alive—as well as a dispute over the screenplay credit for the film “Roktojoba”.

The first look of Tanim Noor’s upcoming film “Bonolota Express”, set for release this Eid-ul-Fitr, has been unveiled, drawing interest from audiences. Based on Humayun Ahmed’s popular story “Kichukhon”, the film earlier released its official poster before revealing the new glimpse.

The image shows Kratos, played by Ryan Hurst, standing in a forest while watching his son Atreus, portrayed by Callum Vinson, practise archery.

Global K-pop sensation BTS has unveiled the tracklist for its upcoming fifth studio album “Arirang”, marking the group’s first full-length release in nearly four years.

Warner Bros is reportedly developing a new film set in the universe of “Game of Thrones”, focusing on the legendary conquest of Westeros by Aegon I Targaryen.