Final curtain falls on Cannes 2026 with glitterati lining the red carpet
Arts & Entertainment Desk
24 May 2026, 12:08 PM TV & Film
Internationally screened short film ‘Chocolate’ now streaming in Bangladesh
Arts & Entertainment Desk
24 May 2026, 11:36 AM Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai dazzles Cannes red carpet in ‘Luminara’ gown
Arts & Entertainment Desk
23 May 2026, 12:20 PM TV & Film
Zayed Khan shares screen with Zohran Mamdani in ‘Immigrant Diaries’
Arts & Entertainment Desk
23 May 2026, 11:05 AM TV & Film
Cannes 2026 curtains to close today: Who will take top prize?
Showbiz Desk
23 May 2026, 10:00 AM TV & Film
FIR filed against Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 social media posts
Arts & Entertainment Desk
22 May 2026, 12:36 PM Entertainment
‘Roid’ team heads to Rabindra Sarobar with live music concert
Arts & Entertainment Desk
22 May 2026, 12:27 PM Entertainment
Cannes 2026: Jury announces the winners of the 29th La Cinef Selection
Arts & Entertainment Desk
22 May 2026, 12:23 PM TV & Film

Actors Equity urges members to resolve disputes internally

In a statement released on Wednesday, the organisation addressed what it described as growing instances of personal conflicts among members being aired publicly. The notice was signed by president Azad Abul Kalam and general secretary Rashed Mamun Apu.
4 March 2026, 16:32 PM

Fazlur Rahman Babu returns home after heart surgery

Renowned actor and singer Fazlur Rahman Babu has returned home after receiving treatment for a heart condition for more than two weeks at a hospital in Gulshan, Dhaka.
4 March 2026, 12:52 PM

Sariful Razz, Sabila Nur join ‘Ityadi’ for Eid special performance

The upcoming Eid special episode of “Ityadi” will present a thought-provoking group song highlighting social decay and moral contradictions in contemporary society.
4 March 2026, 11:32 AM

‘Manushtike Dekh’ set for Pahela Baishakh release

A new film directed by Gazi Rakayet titled “Manushtike Dekh” (See the Person) is set to hit theatres across Bangladesh on April 14, marking the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year.
4 March 2026, 11:31 AM

Mro language and heritage take centre stage at AFD

The event drew a diverse audience united in their admiration for the Mro people’s resilience in preserving their language and cultural heritage.
3 March 2026, 17:30 PM

Nuton voices disappointment over neglect of senior artistes

Veteran actress Nuton has expressed sorrow over what she describes as the neglect of senior artistes in the film industry, saying many are forgotten while still alive.
3 March 2026, 15:18 PM

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into single streaming platform

Paramount Skydance has announced plans to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service following the completion of the merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
3 March 2026, 15:08 PM

Vampire tale 'Sinners' wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle

Supernatural thriller "Sinners" claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday (March 1), a victory that sets up a face-off with "One Battle After Another" for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars.
3 March 2026, 12:17 PM

Deadline extended for 2025–26 government film grants

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline by one month for submitting proposals to produce full-length and short films under the government grant scheme for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
3 March 2026, 10:59 AM

I read the novel 15 times before facing the camera: Sabila Nur

The film is based on the novel “Kichukkhon” by acclaimed writer Humayun Ahmed.
2 March 2026, 18:40 PM

Eid special ‘Ityadi’ to feature foreign nationals

For more than three decades, renowned presenter and director Hanif Sanket has used foreign nationals in the popular programme “Ityadi” to highlight folk culture, rural sports and history, while also addressing superstition and social inconsistencies.
2 March 2026, 15:17 PM

First-look poster of ‘Domm’ unveiled ahead of Eid

Afran Nisho is all set to captivate audiences on the big screen this Eid-ul-Fitr. Inspired by real events, the film “Domm” promises to present the actor in a completely new avatar.
2 March 2026, 11:56 AM

SAG’s Actor Awards: ‘Sinners’ wins top prize

“Sinners” emerged as the biggest winner at SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night, taking the top honour for best ensemble in a motion picture, while its star Michael B Jordan was named best lead actor.
2 March 2026, 11:05 AM

Tom Holland and Zendaya are married, claims stylist

Zendaya and Holland first became the subject of romance rumours in 2021, several years after their initial on-screen collaboration in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, released in 2017. Since then, the pair has kept details of their relationship largely private, rarely addressing it in public interviews.
2 March 2026, 10:50 AM

Case filed against TV actor Zaher Alvi over wife’s death

Ikra’s father filed a case alleging abetment to suicide, naming the actor as the main accused, according to investigators. Police said an inquiry has begun, and further action will depend on evidence gathered during the investigation.
1 March 2026, 19:00 PM

Tanvir Mokammel begins filming Jasimuddin’s classic ‘Shojon Badiar Ghat’

The story of “Shojon Badiar Ghat” is set in Shimultoli village on the banks of the Madhumati River, where two communities—Muslim and Hindu—live side by side. Though divided by religion, they share a deep bond of fraternity, and the entire village feels like one extended family.
1 March 2026, 16:56 PM

Babita is the powerhouse of our acting industry: Jaya Ahsan

Actor Jaya Ahsan has congratulated veteran actor Babita on receiving the Ekushey Padak, praising her enduring contribution to Bangladeshi cinema.
1 March 2026, 11:01 AM

Should we be hating the new ‘Wuthering Heights’?

Few novels haunt popular culture the way “Wuthering Heights” does. Every generation believes it can tame Emily Brontë’s storm — and every generation is reminded that the storm refuses to be contained. The 2026 adaptation arrives not as a literary revival, but as a cultural battleground. Months before its release, debates around casting, tone, and directorial intent had already polarised audiences. But perhaps controversy is the most faithful tribute to Brontë’s unruly classic.
28 February 2026, 22:44 PM

The story behind Arifin Shuvoo’s ‘Jazz City’ journey

he political thriller “Jazz City” will be released on SonyLIV. Bangladeshi actor Arifin Shuvoo plays the central character, Jimmy Roy.
28 February 2026, 18:57 PM

Farooki breaks silence on ‘Shonibar Bikel’ theatre release

Explaining the situation, the director said that after the film was released on streaming platform SonyLIV, thousands of online links were circulated.
28 February 2026, 17:33 PM