Aparna Sen backs Indian student protesters, condemns police action
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25 July 2026, 13:50 PM Entertainment
Salman Khan shares cryptic message amid backlash over CJP protest remarks
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25 July 2026, 13:33 PM TV & Film
Star Cineplex brings four new Hollywood films to the big screen
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25 July 2026, 10:56 AM TV & Film
Anjan Dutt backs Delhi student protests, salutes the protesters
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24 July 2026, 14:07 PM Entertainment
John Cusack backs NEET protesters, shares Arundhati Roy’s article
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24 July 2026, 13:37 PM Entertainment
Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood after 8 years as Ebenezer Scrooge
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24 July 2026, 12:13 PM TV & Film
Inside ‘The Difficult Bride’
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24 July 2026, 10:00 AM TV & Film

Daisy Edgar-Jones to lead new adaptation of ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to bring one of Jane Austen’s most beloved heroines to life in a new adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility”. The first trailer for the upcoming film was released yesterday (June 25), offering audiences a glimpse of the latest retelling of the literary classic.
26 June 2026, 12:40 PM

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s ‘Hawa’ and ‘Roid’ screen together at Star Cineplex

Audiences will have the opportunity to watch two of director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s acclaimed films on the big screen as “Hawa” and “Roid” are set for a joint theatrical run at Star Cineplex from today.
26 June 2026, 12:35 PM

Film Artistes’ Association election set for July 3

The Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association will hold its biennial election on July 3, with voting scheduled from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
26 June 2026, 12:21 PM

SRK celebrates 34 years in Bollywood in Mangalore

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan marked 34 remarkable years in the film industry with a memorable homecoming to Mangalore, delighting thousands of fans at a special event in Karnataka.
26 June 2026, 11:19 AM

Does Bangladesh really have a box office?

The term “box office hit” is familiar to most filmgoers. But what exactly is a box office, and does Bangladesh’s film industry truly have one?
26 June 2026, 10:00 AM

"Supergirl" to soar into Bangladeshi cinemas alongside global release

DC Studios' latest superhero film, "Supergirl", is set to make its theatrical debut in Bangladesh on June 26, the same day as its worldwide release. The film will be screened at Star Cineplex, bringing the iconic Kryptonian heroine back to the big screen more than four decades after her first standalone film.
25 June 2026, 16:18 PM

Channel i to air documentary on Syed Abdul Hadi’s life and musical journey

Titled “Golpo Ache Ekhane…”, the interview-based documentary has been produced by media personality and filmmaker Shykh Seraj.
25 June 2026, 12:39 PM

Shafayet Mansoor’s AI short ‘Mind It’ earns international nomination

Director Shafayet Mansoor's experimental AI-powered short film “Mind It” has been nominated at OMNI 1.5 HYPERPHANTASIA, presented by Envato.
25 June 2026, 10:51 AM

‘Thanda Gosht 2.0’ wraps Dhaka shoot, enters post-production in the US

Titled "Thanda Gosht 2.0", the film is jointly produced and directed by filmmaker duo Shah Newaz Khan Cju and Sumaiya Arju Muhu.
24 June 2026, 18:56 PM

Messi’s artistry on the field inspired me to paint him: Chanchal Chowdhury

As football fans around the world celebrate Lionel Messi’s birthday today, actor Chanchal Chowdhury has joined the tributes in his own artistic way. A lifelong admirer of the Argentine footballer, the actor recently shared a hand-drawn portrait of Messi on social media, drawing praise from fans.
24 June 2026, 17:32 PM

Film and culture stakeholders renew call for 1% budget allocation

In his paper, Nurullah described the proposed budget’s recognition of the creative economy as a significant step forward, noting that it marks the first time the sector has been formally identified as a key driver of national economic development.
24 June 2026, 13:37 PM

‘Didi No 1’ returns with Swastika as new host

However, that chapter is now coming to a close. Actress Swastika Mukherjee will take over as host of the show in its new season.
24 June 2026, 12:39 PM

Three acting veterans share the screen for the first time in new drama

Three of Bangladesh’s most celebrated actors — Dilara Zaman, Abul Hayat, and Dolly Zahur — have come together in a television drama for the first time. According to the makers, the production carries an awareness-building message centred on both the positive and negative impacts of technology and the internet.
24 June 2026, 11:24 AM

Understanding the psychology of 'obsession' on screen

There is perhaps no emotion that cinema loves more than obsession. Not love, because love can be quiet. Not ambition, because ambition can be rational. Obsession sits somewhere in between — a feeling so intense that it consumes judgment, morality, and sometimes reality itself. It raises the stakes of every story it touches, turning ordinary relationships into psychological thrillers and personal dreams into cautionary tales.
24 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Eamin Haque Bobby denies marriage rumours

Actress Eamin Haque Bobby has strongly denied recent media reports claiming that she is married. She has expressed anger and concern over the spread of what she describes as false information.
23 June 2026, 21:13 PM

Giancarlo Esposito's remarks on Islam, faith and his time in Morocco

Veteran actor Giancarlo Esposito has sparked widespread discussion on social media after a video surfaced in which he reflected on his experiences in Morocco and spoke about faith, peace and human connection.
23 June 2026, 17:40 PM

Bangladeshi fan’s tribute to ‘Before Sunrise’ appreciated by writer

Kim Krizan, who co-wrote “Before Sunrise” with Richard Linklater, discovered the video and left a simple but touching comment: “Thanks for loving our movie.”
23 June 2026, 15:05 PM

Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed makes directorial debut with ‘Someshwari’

“Someshwari” was filmed in Madhyanagar and nearby areas along the Someshwari River in Sunamganj. The cast combines Nawshaba with first-time performers and local residents from the region.
23 June 2026, 12:28 PM

Celebrities hail Messi’s latest World Cup milestone

Lionel Messi made history yesterday, becoming the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina’s Group J match against Austria at Dallas Stadium. As fans around the world celebrated the milestone, several Bangladeshi celebrities joined the conversation, sharing their excitement on social media.
23 June 2026, 11:42 AM

When did Television start failing?

Having been part of television’s golden era and still actively working in the industry, the veteran actor became nostalgic as he reflected on a period when television was a cultural pillar for the nation’s middle class.
23 June 2026, 10:00 AM