The final drama, “Odyssey,” draws from Homer’s ancient epic of exile, survival and return. Reimagined for the stage, the production foregrounds Odysseus’s long journey as a metaphor for endurance and moral testing, allowing a classical text to speak to contemporary experiences of displacement, uncertainty and perseverance.

As part of the opening day’s events, legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s classic film “Heerak Rajar Deshe” was screened on Saturday at 6 pm at the Bhoirobee office in Dhanmondi.

O’Hara’s career spanned more than five decades, during which she became one of the most respected comic actors in Hollywood, earning multiple Emmy Awards and a devoted global fan base.

Reflecting on the season, she said, “Spring is all about celebration. After winter comes spring, and it’s a season filled with passion and festivity. Everyone loves spring, and so do I.”

Among other roles, O'Hara portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone"

An evening screening at the same venue reportedly sold only two tickets. The situation appeared even bleaker at several multiplexes, where all scheduled screenings at Vue cinemas in London recorded zero advance ticket sales.

Set in the Rangpur region, the film tells the story of farmers, motherhood, and the emotional lives of people pushed to the margins. Sumon knew the risks. Realist cinema without marketable stars rarely attracts producers or distributors. Still, he chose to pursue a grounded, life-driven narrative rather than an easier commercial route.

Rooted in the enduring conflict of human existence, the play navigates birth, death, crime and the impossibility of true communication through a careful interplay of dialogue and silence. Using symbolic and aesthetic devices, it examines how language both connects and fractures human relationships—how what is spoken often fails, and what remains unspoken carries its own weight.

Sony’s ambitious four-part biopic on The Beatles has officially moved into production, with the first looks at the actors portraying the legendary band now revealed in an unconventional way.

K-pop star Rosé is set to take the stage at the Grammy Awards 2026, marking a historic moment for the genre. The Australian-Korean singer-songwriter will become the first K-pop soloist to perform at the prestigious awards ceremony.

A punchline circulates without context. A dramatic monologue turns into a trending audio. By the time many viewers finally press play, the show already feels familiar, discussed, and emotionally charted by the internet. This shift has quietly reshaped how stories enter everyday life.

Jaya Ahsan has kicked off the year by winning the Best Actress (Critics) award for her outstanding performance in the film “Putulnacher Itikotha.” She shared the exciting news on her official Facebook page.

In a city where conversations around gender and representation are frequent, moments of genuine re-calibration remain rare. “The Other Voice” arrives at Bengal Shilpalay on January 28 not as a slogan-driven exhibition, but as a visual argument—one that insists women’s artistic practices in Bangladesh cannot be reduced to footnotes, themes, or exceptions.

Viewers who missed the film during its theatrical run can now stream it on Netflix.

Celebrated music organisation Jolotorongo is set to host a special musical soirée titled “Gaan Geye Porichoy”, dedicated to songs from Bangladeshi cinema. The programme will be held today (January 30) at 6:00pm at the Isfendiar Zahid Hasan Auditorium of the World Literature Centre.

“Master” has been chosen for screening in the festival’s prestigious Big Screen Competition section. Badhan plays a significant role in the film.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday announced the names of 30 films, artistes, and technicians across 28 categories through a gazette notification.

Walking through the exhibition feels like stepping into a world of bold and lively colours. Instead of canvas, many artworks are painted on steel rickshaw backs, staying true to the original form.

Springsteen links the song to the deaths of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, and Renee Good, whom he says were killed by a federal ICE agent during protests in Minneapolis. Pretti was shot on Saturday (January 24), an incident Springsteen describes as the second fatal shooting following Good’s death.

“Lutfar Pradeep” is a solo performance by veteran actor Chitralekha Guha, her first one-woman stage act in a career spanning more than four decades. Describing the work, Guha said it is “the story of a resolute woman who may break, but never bends,” adding that the play blends personal emotion with historical reflection. “I feel deeply moved to be part of such a story,” she said.