Final curtain falls on Cannes 2026 with glitterati lining the red carpet
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Internationally screened short film ‘Chocolate’ now streaming in Bangladesh
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Aishwarya Rai dazzles Cannes red carpet in ‘Luminara’ gown
23 May 2026, 12:20 PM
TV & Film
Zayed Khan shares screen with Zohran Mamdani in ‘Immigrant Diaries’
23 May 2026, 11:05 AM
TV & Film
Cannes 2026 curtains to close today: Who will take top prize?
23 May 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
‘Elephants in the Fog’ brings glory to Nepal, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes
23 May 2026, 10:21 AM
Entertainment
FIR filed against Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 social media posts
22 May 2026, 12:36 PM
Entertainment
‘Roid’ team heads to Rabindra Sarobar with live music concert
22 May 2026, 12:27 PM
Entertainment
Cannes 2026: Jury announces the winners of the 29th La Cinef Selection
22 May 2026, 12:23 PM
TV & Film
Aishwarya Rai set for Cannes red carpet appearance
22 May 2026, 12:19 PM
Entertainment
BTS member V returns to acting after 10-year hiatus
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.
9 April 2026, 11:05 AM
‘Amirul Arham Documentary Film Retrospective’ opens at AFD
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.
9 April 2026, 11:05 AM
National award-winning art director Tarun Ghosh dies at 73
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.
9 April 2026, 10:56 AM
The criticism proved the character worked: Sushama Sarkar
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.
8 April 2026, 17:11 PM
Tollywood calls off indefinite strike, work resumes
The decision to withdraw the strike came after a day-long meeting held on Tuesday at Technician’s Studio.
8 April 2026, 12:47 PM
Anjan Dutt, Chanchal Chowdhury to share stage at KCC Baithakkhana
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.
8 April 2026, 10:59 AM
Actors Equity Bangladesh to hold memorial for Shams Sumon
The programme, titled “Shams Suman… Smritite Amlan”, will be held on April 9 at 6:00pm at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
8 April 2026, 10:53 AM
‘Rakkhosh’ releases in Rome, expands international run
Eid-ul-Fitr release “Rakkhosh” has now entered the international circuit, with the film premiering in Rome, Italy, on April 6.
8 April 2026, 10:05 AM
‘Bonolota Express’ begins breaking records in Canada and US
“Bonolota Express”, directed by Tanim Noor, has recorded the second-highest opening of all time for a Bangladeshi film in North America.
7 April 2026, 17:28 PM
Koel Mallick sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal
The actor was sworn in on Monday, April 6, in Parliament, joining a batch of newly elected members from multiple states.
7 April 2026, 12:31 PM
Symon Sadik announces directorial debut with ‘Mohasonchary’
Although the announcement comes from abroad, Symon completed the film’s direction prior to leaving the country.
7 April 2026, 11:57 AM
Aparna Sen disappointed with changing audience taste, hints at retirement
In a recent interview on the show “Straight Up with Shree”, she said the dominance of television serials is influencing viewers’ taste, leaving little space for meaningful cinema. “Who will I make films for? Where is my audience?” she questioned, adding that the changing landscape has affected her motivation to create new work.
7 April 2026, 11:05 AM
Tania Brishty recovering, preparing for third brain surgery
Actor Tania Brishty, whose Eid releases received praise from viewers, is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai following multiple brain surgeries.
7 April 2026, 10:48 AM
Won’t be typecast, won’t be set aside: Shohel Mondol
“At its core, it’s a film about an artiste’s journey,” he explains, expressing quiet confidence in the project. “Despite the limited budget, we’ve tried to create something meaningful. Now it’s about finding the right space where it can reach its audience.”
7 April 2026, 10:00 AM
On this day 120 years ago, still images learned to move
J. Stuart Blackton’s pioneering 1906 film turned chalk drawings into motion, opening a new chapter in the history of visual storytelling
6 April 2026, 21:00 PM
Star Cineplex launches new branch in Narayanganj
Star Cineplex is continuing its expansion across Bangladesh, launching new branches in cities beyond the capital, Dhaka.
6 April 2026, 18:05 PM
‘Domm’ is a break from formulaic storytelling: Dolly Zahur
Veteran actor Dolly Zahur has described her Eid release “Domm” as a rare departure from conventional storytelling, as the film draws a positive response from audiences.
6 April 2026, 17:49 PM
Chorki to celebrate Pahela Baishakh with ‘Cha Gorom’
The web-film explores the daily lives, rights, and living conditions of tea plantation workers. “Cha Gorom” is scheduled to premiere on Chorki on April 14.
6 April 2026, 17:40 PM
Tollywood calls indefinite strike over set safety after Rahul Banerjee’s death
India’s West Bengal’s Bengali entertainment industry, or Tollywood, has announced an indefinite strike starting April 7 in response to the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, highlighting urgent concerns over safety on film and television sets.
6 April 2026, 12:09 PM
Filmmakers and producers urge multiplexes to stay open
In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.
6 April 2026, 11:18 AM