Whether an actor, athlete, singer, journalist, a corporate, or as a woman, they have to carry the burden of such acts regularly. Every form of abuse must be addressed. And in this era of technology, where it takes seconds to post a derogatory comment, the response should be just as swift. Clear rules are needed to ensure that accounts can be properly identified, regulated, and held accountable. Without this, we only empower abusers to continue.

One of Muntasir’s films is also set to screen at the festival. The Talent Campus typically draws film students from a wide range of countries, including Iran, the United States, France, Indonesia, Turkey, Italy, Russia, China and Japan. The programme pairs them with experienced international mentors for masterclasses, seminars and hands-on sessions aimed at strengthening both technical skill and artistic perspective.

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has released his own list of standout films from the 21st century, offering a typically blunt and unpredictable take on modern cinema. Appearing on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast”, the “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” director named his personal picks for numbers 11 to 20, with the top 10 to be revealed later.

Hugh Jackman has confirmed his relationship with singer and Broadway actor Sutton Foster, making it Instagram official months after the pair first sparked dating rumours. The Hollywood star shared a post on Wednesday praising Foster’s performance at a New York jazz venue, marking his first public acknowledgement of their romance since his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.

After a long break from the silver screen, actor Apu Biswas appears to be preparing for her return — and industry whispers suggest she may headline not one but two films opposite Ador Azad.

Popular small-screen actor Niloy Alamgir has become a father. On Thursday (27 November) night, his wife Tasnuva Tabassum Hridi gave birth to a baby girl, marking the couple’s first child.

The first time you watch it, it feels like a love story with a quirky adventure at the start. But the more your own life begins to scatter into contradictions and compromises, the more Imtiaz Ali’s world starts sounding familiar.

South African–American actor Arnold Vosloo, known worldwide for his unforgettable turn as Imhotep in 1999’s “The Mummy”, has joined the shoot of Vijay Deverakonda’s next period drama with director Rahul Sankrityan.

Model and actor Rafah Nanjeba Torsa, who rose to prominence after winning Miss World Bangladesh in 2019 and later represented the country on the international Miss World stage, has signed on for a new feature film titled “Mati”. The film is written and directed by Syed Shamsher Tarif.

For the first time, popular actor Mosharraf Karim will be seen playing the role of a stand-up comedian, earning his livelihood by making people laugh. He will take on this fresh and unconventional character in the Chorki Original film “Dimlight”, directed by Saraf Ahmed Zibon and produced under the banner of Chabial.

Popular Bangladeshi actor Ilias Kanchan, who has been undergoing treatment in London for a brain tumour, is gradually recovering and is now able to speak.

“Omimangshito”, Raihan Rafi’s long-delayed web film based on the mysterious murder of a journalist couple, is finally set for release this December on OTT platform iScreen.

After waiting more than three years, viewers can finally return to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, where Eleven and her bike-riding friends’ adventures unfold.

The documentary recently secured second place in the documentary category at the 12th Egeart Short Film Competition in Turkey.

According to Jahid Preetom, he wrote the story based on a real criminal event that took place in Bangladesh. The director explains that he has attempted to depict a single incident from multiple perspectives — what he refers to as the “Rashomon effect”. “The story is indeed told from several viewpoints, but the conclusion rests entirely with the audience. They are the true judges here,” he said.

Diego Maradona’s extraordinary life and career are set to be retold for a new generation, with an animated series on the Argentine football legend officially in development.

Paramount Pictures announced the movie, titled “Hit Me Hard and Soft”, will be released in theaters on March 20, 2026.

Eva Green has always brought an exhilarating, singular presence to the screen — elegant, haunting, and beautifully unpredictable. Those qualities make her the perfect choice for Aunt Ophelia. We’re excited to see how she transforms the role and expands Wednesday’s world.

Hossain described “Delupi” as “an astonishingly fine picture,” adding that he was delighted to see word-of-mouth gradually drawing more viewers. He urged audiences not to wait. With so few screens, he warned, anyone who delays may miss their chance altogether.

After multiple postponements, “Pinik”, starring Ador Azad and Shobnom Bubly, is finally set to hit theatres next Eid-ul-Fitr, the makers have confirmed.