Aparna Sen backs Indian student protesters, condemns police action
25 July 2026, 13:50 PM
Entertainment
Salman Khan shares cryptic message amid backlash over CJP protest remarks
25 July 2026, 13:33 PM
TV & Film
‘Not one word of empathy’: Dia Mirza questions Indian PM’s response to student protests
25 July 2026, 12:47 PM
TV & Film
Star Cineplex brings four new Hollywood films to the big screen
25 July 2026, 10:56 AM
TV & Film
Anjan Dutt backs Delhi student protests, salutes the protesters
24 July 2026, 14:07 PM
Entertainment
John Cusack backs NEET protesters, shares Arundhati Roy’s article
24 July 2026, 13:37 PM
Entertainment
Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood after 8 years as Ebenezer Scrooge
24 July 2026, 12:13 PM
TV & Film
Inside ‘The Difficult Bride’
24 July 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
‘The Difficult Bride’ becomes first Bangladeshi feature selected for Venice Film Festival
23 July 2026, 17:41 PM
TV & Film
‘I miss hosting more than anything’: Nawsheen Nahreen Mou reflects on life beyond the spotlight
23 July 2026, 14:31 PM
Entertainment
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Giancarlo Esposito reportedly accepts Islam
American actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for playing Gus Fring in the acclaimed TV series “Breaking Bad”, has reportedly embraced Islam during a recent stay in Saudi Arabia.
22 June 2026, 19:39 PM
Ujjal’s ‘Bonolata Sen’ reflects on poetry, memory and desire
In a novel, characters are often described in detail. But in poetry, the reader must build the character in their own imagination.
21 June 2026, 19:19 PM
Razz and Sabila to reunite for new film after ‘Bonolota Express’
Razz and Sabila played Dr Ashhab and Chitra in the film, earning praise from audiences for their performances and on-screen chemist
21 June 2026, 12:54 PM
Sarika embraces contrast
Sarika Subrin lights up the screen whenever she appears. Yet her screen appearances have become somewhat intermittent in recent years. Reflecting on this, she says, “It’s not always up to the artiste. I want to work, but it has to be something that makes me happy doing it.”
21 June 2026, 10:30 AM
‘The Blind Girl and an Elephant’ bags award at Shanghai Int’l Film Festival
Bangladeshi film “The Blind Girl and an Elephant” (Shakota Dulche) has won an award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival.
21 June 2026, 10:14 AM
'My father, my personal superhero': Celebs pay respects to their fathers
This Father’s Day, actor, director and advertising professional Tropa Majumdar, actor Samrat, filmmaker and actor Sohel Arman, and actress Oindrila Ahmed reflect on the fathers who shaped their lives and left an indelible mark on the nation’s arts and entertainment scene.
21 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Priyanka Chopra confirms collaboration with Angelina Jolie
Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has confirmed that she is set to collaborate with Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie on an upcoming project, further strengthening her presence in the international entertainment industry.
20 June 2026, 12:37 PM
Showbiz stars celebrate Brazil’s victory over Haiti
Brazil secured a beautiful 3–0 win over Haiti, finally putting on a lively display of beautiful football. As fans celebrated Brazil’s victory, Bangladeshi celebrities also jumped on the bandwagon and showered their love for Brazil on social media.
20 June 2026, 12:28 PM
Azizul Hakim stars in Father's Day drama 'Babar Diary'
Veteran actor Azizul Hakim takes on the role of a devoted father in "Babar Diary", a special television drama produced to mark Father's Day.
20 June 2026, 12:27 PM
‘Friends’ and ‘Cheers’ director James Burrows dies at 85
US director James Burrows, known for his work behind the scenes on “Friends,” “Cheers,” “Taxi,” and many other beloved comedies, has died at the age of 85.
20 June 2026, 11:02 AM
The great career renaissance on OTT
Long-form storytelling has created space for actors whose careers mainstream cinema interrupted, underestimated or abandoned
19 June 2026, 15:59 PM
DIMFF 2027 returns to ULAB with a renewed focus on accessible cinema
A rain-soaked evening at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) set the stage for the launch of the Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF) 2027 yesterday (June 19), bringing together filmmakers, students, academics, and industry professionals for a celebration of storytelling and accessible cinema.
19 June 2026, 13:33 PM
‘Andhar’ eyes year-end release after World Cup
Following the completion of filming, the star-studded film “Andhar” was officially announced last year, with its makers revealing that it would hit theatres in 2026. Since then, there has been little to no update on the project.
19 June 2026, 10:58 AM
Actor Jovan, wife injured in Cox’s Bazar road accident
Actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan and his wife, Sajin Ahmed Nirjona, were injured in a road accident while travelling in Cox’s Bazar. The actor confirmed the incident to Prothom Alo.
19 June 2026, 10:55 AM
Ferdousi Mazumder brings ‘Bhindeshi Chhoy Golpo’ to young readers
The programme began with a warm birthday tribute from the children to Ferdousi Mazumder and Tropa Majumdar.
18 June 2026, 21:06 PM
Watching Messi live from the stands will stay with me forever: Nadia Ahmed
For actor and dancer Nadia Ahmed, football has always been more than just a game. But this time, her love for the sport turned into a once-in-a-lifetime memory — watching Argentina play live from the stadium, with Lionel Messi on the field.
18 June 2026, 17:35 PM
Curtain falls on Mamata Cinema after nearly five decades
Established in 1979 by Safar Ali Bhuiyan, Mamata Cinema was among more than 20 movie theatres that once operated across Narsingdi. Today, only two cinemas remain in the district: Mamata in Madhabdi and Sohag Cinema in Ghorashal.
18 June 2026, 17:08 PM
FS Nayeem recalls a night of Messi magic at the World Cup
Watching Lionel Messi from just a few rows away was the highlight of FS Nayeem’s recent World Cup adventure in the United States. Alongside his wife, actress Nadia Ahmed, the actor attended Argentina’s clash against Algeria and experienced the tournament atmosphere firsthand.
18 June 2026, 13:38 PM
Long before Freaky Nikki, cinema had its obsessive icons
Across decades and industries, these characters are different in tone, genre, and outcome, but they share a structural similarity: something inside them refuses to accept limits.
18 June 2026, 11:00 AM
‘Mastul’ set for release this July
The official promotional campaign for Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s “Mastul” has begun with the release of its first official poster, exactly one month ahead of the film’s theatrical debut on July 17. The poster was designed by Dhruba Esh.
18 June 2026, 10:40 AM