For the post of general secretary, actor Shahed Sharif Khan and actor Rashed Mamun Apu are in the running. Several other actors are also contesting for various posts.

Legendary actor Ilias Javed, a prominent figure from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, has been hospitalised following a deterioration in his health.

In this show, artistes will talk about their experiences in their careers and life. in essence, the programme aims to delve into the inner world and the reflections of an artiste. The conversations will be interspersed with musical performances by the guests.

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu, whose films “Daagi” and “Jongli” hit theatres this Eid, described the festive season as a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema.

Leading the lineup is veteran actor John Lithgow, who takes on the pivotal role of Albus Dumbledore, following the footsteps of Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, who portrayed the Hogwarts headmaster in the film franchise.

Kim Seok-jin, widely recognised as Jin from BTS, is reportedly preparing for his comeback this May, as shared by Korean media outlet Newsen yesterday. At 32, Jin is set to reenter the music world just weeks before fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook complete their military service in June.

Priyanka Chopra is set to reunite with her “Baywatch” co-star Zac Efron in an upcoming Hollywood comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller, known for films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is currently untitled, and plot details are being kept under wraps.

This abrupt increase has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many expressing their frustration and disappointment. Filmmakers and industry insiders have also voiced their concerns.​

Veteran actress Gulshan Ara Ahmed, known for her work in numerous television dramas, passed away today at 6:40am.

The Bangla calendar has turned a new year and bidding goodbye to 1431, we welcome 1432, bringing with it fresh energy, renewed hopes, and a collective dream of new beginnings. 

Today marks the birth anniversary of late legendary actor Aslam Talukder Manna. Born on April 14, 1964, in Kaitla village of Kalihati, Tangail, Manna made his silver screen debut in 1984 through the BFDC-organised talent hunt programme, “Notun Mukher Shondhane”. His first released film was “Pagli”.

Kids can enjoy all-day long shows on the channel and celebrate Pahela Baishakh 1432 today.

For Jaya, the Bengali New Year holds deep personal significance. “Pahela Baishakh is a special day for us — a day of celebration and joy,” she said.

As the Bengali New Year arrives, four prominent cultural figures—Abul Hayat, Tariq Anam Khan, Fazlur Rahman Babu, and Fahmida Nabi— have shared their cherished memories of the cherished Bangladeshi festival with The Daily Star.

After spending nearly 10 years working on “Stranger Things”, Finn Wolfhard has mixed emotions about the show—and his character—reaching the end of the road. The actor, who first stepped into the role of Mike Wheeler in November 2015, opened up to People about the flood of feelings he experienced while filming the series finale.

The eighth edition of the London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF) will officially kick off from April 22-27 this year.

The family drama series “Nonsense” is set to premiere this Pahela Baishakh on the OTT platform Bongo. Directed by Rakesh Basu, the six-episode series features Zakia Bari Mamo, Intekhab Dinar, Aisha Khan, Naziba Basher, Mili Basher, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, and Tony Michael Gomes, among others.

This Eid-ul-Fitr, the overwhelming popularity of Bangladeshi films has led Star Cineplex to halt screenings of Hollywood blockbusters at its branches nationwide. Initially, the multiplex scheduled local and international films, hoping to offer a diverse cinematic experience. However, due to the overwhelming demand for domestic productions, the organisation has shifted its focus entirely toward Bangladeshi releases.

Warner Bros is moving forward with a remake of “The Bodyguard”, with director Sam Wrench attached to helm the project. Wrench previously directed the hugely successful concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”. The screenplay will be written by Jonathan Abrams, who made his feature writing debut with Clint Eastwood’s legal drama “Juror #2”, which premiered last fall. Casting for the remake has not yet been finalized.