Renowned Bangladeshi filmmaker Shahnawaz Kakoli has been admitted to Universal Medical College Hospital in Mohakhali after suffering an ischemic stroke late Sunday night, medical officials confirmed Monday.

Disney aims to reboot this 45-year-old sci-fi franchise with a fresh vision — one that explores modern questions of artificial intelligence, human morality, and the control of technology. The story centres on Ares, a highly advanced “programme” sent from the virtual world known as the Grid into the real world. His mission is to establish the first direct contact between humanity and artificial life — but that contact is far from peaceful.

Bangladeshi subscribers can choose between two plans: the Standard package ($4.99/month) and Premium ($7.49/month), offering Full HD and 4K streaming options. Subscriptions are available via www.hbomax.com, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan have introduced what they describe as India’s first password-protected Instagram reel, created in collaboration with Meta. The innovative post gives fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Aryan’s directorial debut, “The Ba***ds of Bollywood.”

The buzz around Redoan Rony’s upcoming film ‘Domm’ just got louder — and this time, all eyes are on Puja Chery.

The first teaser, unveiled today, reveals that “Bonolota Express” is set to hit theatres on Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.

Featuring Intekhab Dinar playing yet another new role as a painter, the project also includes Samira Khan Mahi and Abu Hurayra Tanvir.

Robiul Alam Robi’s upcoming feature film "Kill Me Like a Dog" has won the European Work in Progress (EWIP) K-13 Studios Award at the eighth fest held at Hamburg this year.

The teaser opens with Benedict meeting Sophie at a lavish masquerade ball.

The crime-thriller ‘Girgiti’ is set to premiere on October 16 on Bongo, drawing viewers into the murky underworld of the fictional town Biralpur, where drugs, power, and murder intertwine.

Set in a conservative coastal town where women are forbidden to sing in public, “Ali” follows a young boy blessed with an uncanny female voice who hides his gift while secretly dreaming of entering a singing competition.

Expressing her interest in starting a production company, Farin made a Facebook post last Saturday evening, asking her followers to suggest a name for it. Many shared their ideas in the comment section.

The gala, hosted by Shah Rukh Khan alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul, dazzled audiences with star-studded performances from Shah Rukh, Kriti Sanon, and Kajol, celebrating both veterans and new voices shaping Hindi cinema.

Earlier, the film “Nishi,” directed by Golam Rabbani and Mohammad Zahirul Islam (Kochi), made history as the first Bangladeshi entry to be nominated in the 35-year history of the Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards. Following its nomination, it went on to win in the IAFM – Eco Film Lab Residency category.

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan made a remarkable comeback as the host of the 2025 Filmfare Awards, creating moments fans won’t soon forget. 

Keaton’s breakthrough role came as Kay Adams, the wife of Michael Corleone (played by Al Pacino), in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” (1972) — a role she would reprise in both sequels. Her performance in “Annie Hall” (1977) earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, while she received further Oscar nominations for “Reds” (1981), “Marvin’s Room” (1996) and “Something’s Gotta Give” (2003).

Ritwik Kumar Ghatak’s home in Rajshahi, was demolished by the locals post-July on 5 and August, 2024 by the locals in what seemed like a communal rift. The Rajshahi cultural society had petitioned as far back as 2017 to preserve it as a heritage site, but their appeals went unheard. The situation is tragic but it opens the door to important conversations about the necessity of preservation of culture and art.

Lady Gaga is set to appear in the highly anticipated sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada”, balancing the project alongside her ongoing Mayhem Ball Tour.

Bradley Cooper is set to star alongside Margot Robbie in the upcoming “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel, a new addition to Warner Bros.’ stylish heist franchise.

Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience