After the massive cultural impact of “Hawa”, expectations surrounding Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s upcoming release “Roid” have only continued to grow. Describing the film, he shares that it is not merely a love story, but an attempt to rediscover emotional depth, silence, and fading cultural identities in contemporary life.

As the Eid-ul-Azha box office fills with star-driven spectacles and commercial entertainers, one of the season’s most intriguing releases is arriving from an entirely different space. After winning over audiences at two festivals — DIFF and Amar Bhashar Cholochitro — and earning multiple awards, “The University of Chankharpul”, directed by young filmmaker Akash Haque, has now joined the Eid release race.

Arifin Shuvoo and Bidya Sinha Mim’s action film “Malik” is set for release this Eid-ul-Azha. The makers recently unveiled the film’s trailer, promising high-octane action and intense drama, which has already generated considerable buzz among audiences.

Bengal Multimedia had initially announced the release of “Nakphuler Kabbo” during Eid-ul-Azha. However, no promotional activities were observed around the film, and the production house has now officially withdrawn it from the Eid release race.

Television channels are bringing a wide range of celebrity shows, magazine programmes, and festive specials to audiences this Eid-ul-Azha, with line-ups featuring music, comedy, performances, celebrity conversations, and light-hearted debates.

With six films currently eyeing release this Eid-ul-Azha, director Masud Hasan Ujjal is stepping into the festive release race with quiet confidence and a deeply personal cinematic philosophy. His upcoming film, “Bonolota Sen”, arrives years after his acclaimed feature “Unoponchash Batash”.

Acclaimed director Chayanika Chowdhury is set to present a new Eid special telefilm titled “Abar Hobe Dekha”, based on a foreign story and written by Faria Hossain.

Since the rise of OTT platforms in Bangladesh, Eid seasons have typically brought an array of original web content. This year, however, the line-up appears noticeably thinner. Across local streaming platforms, original productions are limited, with only two new web films, one dubbed foreign microdrama, and several theatrical releases from Eid-ul-Fitr making their digital debut. Notably, no new web series have been announced for the season.

Since its release during Eid, director Abu Hayat Mahmud’s film “Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka” has remained at the centre of controversy.

Sequins, sweeping gowns, and flashes of cinematic glamour light up the Croisette as guests arrive for the closing ceremony of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France.

It is directed by Josim Ahmed and highlights the harsh reality of child abuse.

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a celebrated return to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, stunning audiences in a sculpted blue couture gown designed by Amit Aggarwal.

Actor Zayed Khan, who is currently based in the United States, has surprised audiences with a new revelation about his latest project. The actor shared that the current mayor of New York City, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, appears alongside him in an upcoming short film.

Nepalese film "Elephants in the Fog" has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a landmark achievement for the country’s cinema on the global stage.

Every year, the Cannes Film Festival produces a familiar ritual: applause counts, standing ovation headlines, critics’ scorecards, market predictions and endless debate over who will leave the Croisette with cinema’s most coveted prize — the Palme d’Or.

The posts date back to May 2021, when political tensions were reported across several parts of West Bengal. The complaint reportedly refers to remarks and responses shared on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Titled “Roid-er Gaan”, the concert will take place from 4:00pm to 9:00pm today (May 22) and feature performances by Meghdol, Bengal Symphony, Shohojia and Sohags Frequency. Members of the film’s cast and crew are also expected to attend.

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the winners of the 29th edition of La Cinef, its prestigious section dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging student filmmakers from around the world.

The two arrived in coordinated all-black outfits. Aishwarya wore a structured black blazer with floral sequin embroidery, straight-fit black trousers, heeled boots and a black bag with brown handles.

Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s "The Black Ball" (La Bola Negra), a sweeping queer epic spanning 85 years of Spanish history and inspired by an unfinished fragment by Federico García Lorca, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, earning a 16-minute standing ovation.