Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make her much-anticipated silver screen debut with “Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Inspired by true events, the film explores the life of Maloti Rani Das, a woman navigating life’s challenges alongside her husband, Palash Kumar Das.

Breaking the usual rule of up to two films being released on the same day, three highly anticipated Bangladeshi films are set to hit cinemas this Friday. While typically, only two films can be released on non-festival days, the industry is making an exception. This week, audiences can look forward to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s political satire “840: The Great Bangla Democracy Pvt. Ltd”, Belal Sani’s sci-fi horror “Danger Zone,” and Shabnam Parvin’s comedy “Hurmoti”.

The Chorki Original series “Dui Shaw” offers a spine-chilling new horror experience, directed by Nuhash Humayun. The four-episode series will premiere its first episode, “Waqt,” on the Chorki OTT platform at 12 am on December 19. The trailer was released on December 12.

Earlier, the franchise had also won the Best Film/Drama/Series award for “Mohanagar” in the Critics’ category during the second edition of the award show

The song, penned by Shomeshwar Oli and composed by Sajid Sarker, had more than 6 million views on Youtube

The Critics category of the “Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2023” witnessed stellar recognition for Dibya Jyoti and Tanzika Amin for their remarkable performances in “Mohanagar 2”. 

The renowned performer was honoured for his riveting portrayal of the iconic OC Harun in the gripping Hoichoi web series “Mohanagar 2”

The accolade highlights their outstanding performances in two gripping productions: Badhon for her portrayal of a resilient drug dealer in the Chorki original web series “Guti”, and Farin for her role in the Deepto Play original film “Nikosh”

Aryan first made waves in 2017 with "Boro Chele," which remains one of the most viewed Bangladeshi television productions on YouTube.

It surpassed popular series like “Panchayat”, “Mirzapur” and “Citadel: Honey Bunny” to claim this position.

For the first time, celebrated Indian actor Saswata Chatterjee—best known for his roles in blockbuster hit films “Kalki”, “Crew” and “Kahaani”—will star in a Bangladeshi web series titled “Gulmohar,” directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The much-anticipated series, shrouded in mystery, is set to premiere early next year.

Renowned actor Chanchal Chowdhury has slammed rumours circulating in Indian media that claim he was detained at an airport and placed under house arrest. The report, published by West Bengal-based Sangbad Pratidin, alleges that Chanchal was stopped while travelling to New York and is now under surveillance.

Over the past two years, the awards have spotlighted outstanding achievements in the vibrant digital entertainment sector, and this year’s event at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) Hall of Fame, starting at 4:30pm, is no exception.  

Though Sarah Jessica Parker might seem an unexpected choice to judge the UK’s most prestigious literary award, her recent foray into the publishing world has earned her a credible place on the 2025 Booker Prize panel. 

The first look of the series, released earlier this week, introduces lead actors Rubel and Puja Chery in gripping roles, offering a glimpse into the dark world of high-stakes crime. The production house, Bongo, further fueled excitement with a cryptic message, while Raihan Rafi hinted at a major revelation to come.

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has revealed the details of a severe medical emergency that struck him in April 2023, which he had kept private until now. Speaking candidly during his Netflix comedy special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was …”, the 56-year-old actor described the frightening ordeal and how it led him to rediscover his faith.

Kapadia’s nomination in the Best Director category is a monumental step for Indian cinema, placing her in competition with distinguished international filmmakers, including Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Sean Baker (“Anora”), Edward Berger (“Conclave”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”). This recognition places "All We Imagine As Light" among an elite group of global films vying for the top awards.

With "Priyo Maloti" set to debut in cinemas soon, the Bangladesh Film Censor Board has granted it a ‘U’ certificate, ensuring it is suitable for all audiences.

Social media was flooded with reactions after a fabricated document involving Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, went viral on Tuesday. The list, which claimed to represent the group’s Central Executive Committee (Women’s Wing), unexpectedly included actress Puja Chery, naming her as the Law and Human Rights Secretary under the "Non-Muslim Branch." This false information quickly led to widespread discussion and confusion.

Annie stated, “Shobar Agey Bangladesh” is a social and cultural organisation. Our goal is to prioritise and uphold the traditions and culture of Bangladesh while uniting the youth, students, and young leaders of the nation.”