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.

The film is based on the novel “Kichukkhon” by acclaimed writer Humayun Ahmed.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor Jaya Ahsan has congratulated veteran actor Babita on receiving the Ekushey Padak, praising her enduring contribution to Bangladeshi cinema.

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.

he political thriller “Jazz City” will be released on SonyLIV. Bangladeshi actor Arifin Shuvoo plays the central character, Jimmy Roy.

Explaining the situation, the director said that after the film was released on streaming platform SonyLIV, thousands of online links were circulated.

Some say a record number of films may be released, though theaters are not as many as before. Like previous Eids, Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan will have a new movie this Eid.

Veteran Hollywood actor Jim Carrey was presented with an Honorary César Award in Paris on Thursday, recognising his decades-long contribution to the visual arts.

Popular street show “Pather Panchali” is set to make a comeback on Ekushey Television after a long hiatus, with Debashish Biswas returning as host.

On Friday evening, the third poster of the film was unveiled, with Rafi sharing it on social media and announcing that he is dedicating the film to the late filmmaker Tareque Masud.

The Bangladesh Film Certification Board has clarified that no decision has been taken to deny the National Film Award to films that contain smoking scenes. The board also stated that it does not have the authority to make such a decision.

Popular actor Zahid Hasan is reportedly set to appear in the upcoming Eid release “Domm”, directed by Redoan Rony. Though neither the production team nor the actor has officially commented, multiple sources have confirmed that Zahid will feature in a guest role in the film.

An Eid special drama, Prematal, is set to present a poignant story of love, disappearance and the anguish of waiting.

The project marks a major cinematic union, pairing Allu Arjun’s mass appeal with Deepika Padukone’s global star power under Atlee’s high-voltage storytelling style.