Actress Nusraat Faria’s arrest in an alleged attempted murder case has drawn widespread criticism from prominent artistes and cultural figures, especially those who were vocal during the July uprising. Faria was detained at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday, May 18, while attempting to travel to Thailand, and was later sent to prison following a court order on Monday, May 19.
Wes Anderson’s latest feature, “The Phoenician Scheme”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night, drawing a six-minute standing ovation at the Lumière Theatre. Starring Benicio del Toro as a shady European tycoon and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter, the film marks Anderson’s fourth Cannes debut and is set for release on May 30 via Focus Features.
The honour recognised her unwavering commitment to supporting female directors and pushing for gender equality in the film industry. Since 2017, Kidman has made good on her promise to work with a woman filmmaker every 18 months—an initiative she has surpassed by collaborating with 27 women directors over the past eight years.
Following the arrest, Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki addressed the issue in a Facebook post.
Pascal, known for his outspoken nature, responded to a question on political filmmaking by highlighting the urgency of storytelling in the face of fear-driven politics.
Raihan Rafi has finally dropped the much-anticipated teaser for “Taandob”. The 1-minute-41-second preview instantly hooks viewers, sparking curiosity about the mysterious gang wearing a monkey-mask.
The Cannes Film Festival witnessed a rousing reception for “Die, My Love”, the latest feature by acclaimed Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Premiering in the competition section, the psychological drama received a six-minute standing ovation following its screening.
Actress Nishat Priom, who plays Annie Rozario, shares an inside look at what went into the making of "Fyakra".
Actress Nusraat Faria’s arrest in an alleged attempted murder case has drawn widespread criticism from prominent artistes and cultural figures, especially those who were vocal during the July uprising. Faria was detained at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday, May 18, while attempting to travel to Thailand, and was later sent to prison following a court order on Monday, May 19.
Wes Anderson’s latest feature, “The Phoenician Scheme”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night, drawing a six-minute standing ovation at the Lumière Theatre. Starring Benicio del Toro as a shady European tycoon and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter, the film marks Anderson’s fourth Cannes debut and is set for release on May 30 via Focus Features.
The honour recognised her unwavering commitment to supporting female directors and pushing for gender equality in the film industry. Since 2017, Kidman has made good on her promise to work with a woman filmmaker every 18 months—an initiative she has surpassed by collaborating with 27 women directors over the past eight years.
Following the arrest, Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki addressed the issue in a Facebook post.
Pascal, known for his outspoken nature, responded to a question on political filmmaking by highlighting the urgency of storytelling in the face of fear-driven politics.
Raihan Rafi has finally dropped the much-anticipated teaser for “Taandob”. The 1-minute-41-second preview instantly hooks viewers, sparking curiosity about the mysterious gang wearing a monkey-mask.
The Cannes Film Festival witnessed a rousing reception for “Die, My Love”, the latest feature by acclaimed Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Premiering in the competition section, the psychological drama received a six-minute standing ovation following its screening.
Actress Nishat Priom, who plays Annie Rozario, shares an inside look at what went into the making of "Fyakra".
The Lux Channel i Superstar competition has long been a launching pad for some of Bangladesh’s most recognised female celebrities. Notable names such as Zakia Bari Mamo, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Bidya Sinha Mim, and Mehazabien Chowdhury all began their careers through this renowned reality show. After a seven-year break, Lux Superstar is making a comeback, with the registration process already underway.
A series of groundbreaking documentaries shedding light on the harrowing aftermath of Bangladesh’s July Uprising is being screened in London.
