The day-long conference saw participation from representatives of 40 film societies across the country, with an additional five joining virtually.

In total, 12 mothers, including those from the fields of administration, law and justice, education, economy, law enforcement, medicine, engineering, journalism, and special achievements, will be recognised for raising successful children across diverse sectors.

Nazifa Tushi is set to make her long-awaited return to the silver screen as the lead in “Shokhi Rongomala”, directed by “Chandrabati Kotha” maker N Rashed Chowdhury.

Global pop icon Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the ongoing legal dispute involving actor-director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively, connected to the film “It Ends With Us”.

The film “Bangali Bilash” by Ebadur Rahman—one of Bangladesh’s most esteemed writers, film critics, and directors—is confirmed to be screened at the Marché du Film de Cannes (Cannes Film Market), the commercial wing of the Cannes Film Festival, this year.

The highly anticipated grand finale of Deepto Star Hunt aired last night at 10, revealing the winners of the competition. Misti Ghosh from Kishoreganj and Sakib Hossain from Barishal were officially declared the champions.

The singer has stepped beyond her folk roots to explore a more diverse musical direction, beginning with her latest release “Chol Preme Pure Jai” — a chill step number whose lyrics, tune, and composition have been handled by Autumnal Moon. Released under the banner of G Series, the track marks a refreshing shift in Dora’s journey as an artiste.

The Bangladesh Film Directors Association held its election this evening at 7:30pm at the Reporters’ Unity. The results were announced by Election Commission Chairman Abdul Latif Bachchu following the conclusion of the voting.

In a musical crossover, popular rapper Jalali Shafayat and renowned singer-composer Balam have teamed up for a song for the upcoming Arifin Shuvoo-starrer “Neelchokro”, releasing this Eid-ul-Azha. The duo collaborated on “Ei Ondhokarer Shohore”, which not only features Shafayat’s vocals but also marks his acting debut in cinema.

A new online video commercial (OVC) featuring popular actor Mosharraf Karim has gone viral for its strong message against unnecessary honking. Aimed at raising awareness among drivers, the ad has already crossed 5 million views within just five days of its release on Facebook last Friday (May 2).

Renowned American filmmaker James Foley, best known for directing “Glengarry Glen Ross”, “House of Cards” and the final two instalments of the “Fifty Shades” franchise, has passed away at the age of 71.

Rafi revealed that this project is even more demanding than his previous blockbuster “Toofan”. “To protect the film’s confidentiality, strict measures have been imposed on set, including a ban on mobile phones and restricted access for outsiders. Nevertheless, a few leaks have managed to slip through.”

Ten years ago, a film about bowel movements, a road trip, and a Bengali father’s hypochondria quietly slipped into theatres. Then, like that one relative who would not stop talking about their digestion at family dinners, it stayed in our collective memory far longer than expected. Perhaps more than a film, "Piku" became a prolonged sigh shared across generations, smelling faintly of home and unresolved emotional constipation.

Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.

At the mere sight of him on screen, Dhallywood audiences would shudder. His presence alone brought an air of terror to the silver screen. Jambu, who appeared in numerous films throughout his lifetime, built his career playing antagonists. Be it in black-and-white or colour films, or even commercial ventures, he left an indelible mark with his menacing portrayals.

The Film Heritage Foundation announced on Wednesday that a restored 4K version of Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film “Aranyer Din Ratri” (Days and Nights in the Forest), featuring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Rabi Ghosh, will be showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy

Today marks the 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate whose literary brilliance and humanist ideals continue to inspire generations. Across Bangladesh, cultural institutions are paying homage to the iconic poet with a wide range of commemorative events.

Rabindranath Tagore’s works continue to amaze literary enthusiasts even today and the Nobel laureate has been a major source of inspiration for several filmmakers, who have developed their own unique touch by traversing his works. On his birth anniversary, we look back at four such adaptations that make Tagore’s works truly immortal.

Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are teaming up for a new film titled “Shutout”.