"Brand New Day" succeeds for a different reason. Beneath the web-slinging and skyline chases lies a story that feels surprisingly familiar to the generation filling the theatres.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, forming a new 15-member committee to oversee the country’s film certification process.

For Amin Khan, the years away from the camera were never about walking away from cinema. They were about waiting—for the right script, the right character, and the right moment to return.

After making history as the first Bangladeshi feature film to be selected for the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, National Film Award-winning director Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" has achieved another major milestone, earning a place in the official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Exploring the intersections of women, domestic spaces, memory and identity, Sarah Jabin’s second solo exhibition, “Chowkath”, invites viewers to reflect on the cultural traditions passed down through generations of Bengali households. The exhibition opened at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) on July 31.

Censorship, political labelling and organised backlash have shadowed the profession for decades. The latest example came when one of the country's most prominent political satirists, Mehedi Haque, found himself at the centre of coordinated criticism for doing what political cartoonists are expected to do: draw satire in response to the national conscience.

Noted actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his memorable performances in films such as "Lagaan" and "Ghajini", has died at the age of 74 after battling cancer.

Under the glow of the full moon, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora gathered at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, for “Jochona Utshob 2026”, an evening featuring music, dance, poetry, kite flying and traditional food.

The venue chosen for the programme was a tribute itself to action star Jashim, whose films shaped a generation of Bangladeshi audiences around the image and sound of action cinema. His youngest son, A K Rahul, took the stage to speak about his father’s legacy before the night’s fights began.

Rina Rahman's passing marks the end of a remarkable career, but her life also leaves behind a sobering reminder of the fragile realities many veteran artistes continue to face. She spent decades entertaining audiences with grace and commitment. In return, she asked for very little: the opportunity to work, enough to live with dignity, and the respect owed to those who devoted their lives to the arts.

Meanwhile, to mark Babita's birthday, a tribute song titled “Our Dream Girl” was released on The Best Twenty Four YouTube channel.

Legendary Indian singer-songwriter Nachiketa Chakraborty and Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Joy Shahriar are set to perform together in London on August 23, as part of “Mega Concert 2026” organised by ION TV.

After establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in Bengali cinema, Idhika Paul is set to return to television with a special appearance during this year’s Mahalaya celebrations.

A century later, that extraordinary meeting forms the foundation of “Rabindranather Dwitiyo Bijoya”, which revisits the unique bond between the two literary figures and imagines the emotional and philosophical landscape of their relationship.

Most of its scenes will be shot at various locations across France. The recording of the film's only song, "Tomar Ki Mone Ache”, has recently been completed. It was recorded at Tanvir Tareq’s Kolahol studio in the United States.

Rather than remaining confined to history, “Company” draws parallels between the past and the present, asking whether the end of colonial rule truly brought an end to plunder, the siphoning of wealth and economic exploitation, or whether those practices continue today in different forms.

Acclaimed actors Afzal Hossain and Afsana Mimi, both known for their widely praised work on OTT platforms, are set to share the screen in Chorki’s upcoming original title, “Rongin Shurma”.

There is a particular irony in watching Syed Jamil Ahmed return to the stage after more than four decades as an actor. One of Bangladesh’s most influential theatre directors, who has spent much of his career shaping actors from the other side of the performance, is suddenly subject to the same conditions he has long asked performers to navigate.

Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is returning to Bangladesh today after spending 15 months in London undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. He is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka at 5:30pm, a development confirmed to The Daily Star by Liton Ershad, vice-chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa).

The film's music was composed by Samar Das, while the songs were performed by Mahbuba Hasnat and Abdul Alim. Choreography was by Gawhar Jamil.