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Football’s biggest night gets the Hollywood treatment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:17:26 +0600

The 90-minute pre-final ceremony will feature musical performances and appearances by international celebrities Details

Sanjoy to perform in Dhaka before world cup final

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:12:32 +0600

The Bangladeshi-origin American DJ will headline Fan Fest 2.0 on July 19 in Banani Details

The Odyssey to release at Star Cineplex

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:11:26 +0600

Christopher Nolan's latest film will open at all Star Cineplex outlets on July 17 Details

Alia Bhatt joins Tumbbad 2

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:58:58 +0600

The actor said the original film stayed with her long after she first watched it Details

Ed Sheeran inspires £12.5m music initiative in England

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:56:45 +0600

The program aims to expand free access to music education and mentorship for young people across England Details

Meghdol, Level Five to perform with Atif Aslam

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:55:27 +0600

The concert will be held at the Cricketers Academy in Dhaka on July 24 Details

Films for when your twenties feel lost

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:01:40 +0600

Most people hit a stretch in their twenties where nothing fits. The job isn't right, or there isn't one. Friends are pairing off and settling down while the rest of life stays undecided. Cinema has made a small genre out of this exact feeling. Details

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill dies at 78

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:33:21 +0600

The acclaimed New Zealand actor, best known for Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders, died suddenly in Sydney Details

'Michael' breaks biopic box office record

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:06:11 +0600

The film has surpassed the $1 billion mark globally, overtaking Bohemian Rhapsody and Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time Details

Aamir Khan marries longtime partner Gauri Spratt

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:12:06 +0600

The actor tied the knot with Gauri Spratt at his Mumbai home in the presence of family and close friends Details

Jaswant Singh Khalra's final speech resurfaces after 'Satluj' ban

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:59:10 +0600

A recording of the slain human rights activist's final public speech has gone viral after the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj Details

'Roid' wins Best Asian Film Critics' Award at Vietnam festival

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:34:17 +0600

The recognition comes amid growing international visibility for Bangladeshi films Details

Harry Styles sets Guinness World Record with 12 sold-out Wembley shows

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:24:25 +0600

The singer broke Coldplay's record for the longest concert residency at Wembley Stadium Details

Scholars hope Nolan's The Odyssey will revive interest in the classics

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:33:57 +0600

Educators, museums and classics scholars are hoping the epic adaptation will inspire a new generation to explore the ancient world Details

The rom-com renaissance

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

There was a time when romantic comedies ruled popular culture. Films like Notting Hill, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Bridget Jones’s Diary shaped how a generation imagined love, turning witty banter, grand gestures and happily-ever-afters into Hollywood’s most reliable formula. Then they quietly disappeared. As superhero franchises, cinematic universes and action... Details

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce say 'I Do' at at Madison Square Garden

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:29:11 +0600

Some 1,000 guests, reportedly banned from carrying phones, were expected to attend the secretive wedding Details

Michael tops Oppenheimer as biggest biopic ever

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:37:41 +0600

After setting a new benchmark for music biopics, Michael has now become the world's highest-grossing biographical film with $977 million in ticket sales Details

When Messi met Spider-Man

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:29:31 +0600

Lionel Messi swaps the football pitch for New York City in a light-hearted crossover with Tom Holland to promote Spider-Man: Brand New Day Details

Moha Jadu – the spell that Khuaj Mia spun

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:18 +0600

How a Sylheti folk song becomes a diplomatic hit Details

Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:57 +0600

Edgar-Jones, best known for Normal People and Twisters Details

'The Family Man' Season 4 officially in development

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:17 +0600

Season 3 shifted the action to Northeast India, moving away from the terrorism-focused plots of the earlier seasons Details

'Michael' becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:22 +0600

Michael opened to $217 million globally in its first week Details

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap praises Bangladeshi film 'Delupi'

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:27:48 +0600

Delupi was released in Bangladesh on November 7, 2025 Details

Goodbye to the puppeteer who shaped a generation

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:11:24 +0600

The artist, puppeteer, television pioneer, and educator Mustafa Monwar died on Monday morning at Square Hospital in Dhaka Details

15th death anniversary of classical music pioneer Shafiur Rahman Saturday

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0600

He was the founding general secretary of Shuddha Sangeet Proshar Goshthi Details

Partition never left us. Neither did its cinema

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:21:33 +0600

Nearly eight decades after Partition, Main Vaapas Aaunga revisits the enduring trauma of 1947 and its lasting impact on memory, identity and storytelling Details

Malaysia PM casts ‘Moha Jadu’ spell on PM Tarique visit

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:08:52 +0600

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted the video on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday morning Details

Toy Story 5 scores record $300m debut

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:21:08 +0600

The franchise’s third and fourth films each earned more than $1 billion globally Details

Targaryen civil war reignites in Season 3 premiere

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:25 +0600

The new season is based on Fire & Blood, George RR Martin’s prequel novel, with Ryan Condal serving as sole showrunner Details

Locarno to honor Rick Baker with Vision Award

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:43:58 +0600

Seven-time Oscar winner will be feted in Piazza Grande on Aug 12 and present two films from his career Details

'Peddi' storms to a huge opening at the box office

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:40:48 +0600

The Buchi Babu Sana directorial grossed Rs 112.49 crore worldwide on day 1 Details

‘Mastul’ unveils first poster ahead of July 17 theatrical release

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:37:21 +0600

The film had initially been slated for a domestic release earlier this year following its international festival screenings Details

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ tops North American box office with $44m debut

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:32:25 +0600

Led by Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, the action-packed film follows an effort to expose a decades-long cover-up of extraterrestrial visitations Details

Grammy Awards to add Asian pop, Latin song categories

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:20:08 +0600

Five new categories will be introduced next year Details

Veteran artist Mustafa Monwar in ICU

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:14:18 +0600

'He has been receiving treatment in the ICU of Square Hospital since June 14 for multiple health complications,' his wife Mary Monwar confirms Details

The FBI file that rewrites Marilyn Monroe

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:28:34 +0600

The most surprising fact about Monroe is not a scandal, a romance or a movie role Details

South Asia’s cultural future lies in collaboration at SXSW London’s first Bangla House

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:11:20 +0600

Curators and art organizers argued that collaboration, diaspora networks and year-round cultural infrastructure are reshaping the region’s creative map Details

Masudur Rahman explores inner worlds in new solo show

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:45 +0600

The exhibition titled ‘Ontore Ontorikkhe (Within and Beyond)’ will run from June 26 to July 1, 2026, marking the 104th birth anniversary of Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed Details

Actor Zaher Alvi sent to jail upon surrender

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0600

A Dhaka court on Thursday sent television actor Zaher Alvi to jail when he surrendered before the court in connection with the death of his wife, Afra Ivnath Khan Ikra. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Kamal Uddin passed the order when he surrendered before the court around 1:30pm, said Alvi’s lawyer Harun-or-Rashid. The court also rejected the bail petition of Alvi when his lawyer filed a... Details

‘Headline’ drops gripping trailer, streaming June 25 on hoichoi

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:57:24 +0600

The newly released trailer hints at a gripping narrative centered on the relentless pursuit of truth, where a high-stakes investigation gradually unravels a deep-rooted secret Details

‘They were all there’: Tom Holland Hints at private wedding with Zendaya

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:34:53 +0600

“For me, I found my person. She’s my best friend, and I’m the happiest I have ever been when I’m with her,” he said Details

Bangladesh football star Jamal Bhuyan makes acting debut

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:42:43 +0600

Jamal said he initially declined the role but was eventually persuaded by the director Details

After ‘No Dorai’, Taneem Rahman Angshu returns with ‘Limbo’

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:38:02 +0600

The announcement was made through a Facebook post on Monday, where the National Film Award-winning director unveiled the film’s first poster and shared a cryptic message hinting at its themes Details

‘Soldier’ team heads to Bangkok for final shoot

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:37:27 +0600

Directed by Shakeeb Fahad, the patriotic action film began shooting in October last year Details

‘Bonolata Sen’ to release in five Australian cities

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:36:55 +0600

Inspired by the life and literary legacy of poet Jibanananda Das and his famous poem Bonolata Sen, the film has been widely praised for its storytelling, cinematography, and performances Details

Sanjoy Deb’s Bangladesh tribute steals World Cup spotlight

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:36:54 +0600

Sanjoy joined Canadian artist Nora Fatehi and French rapper Vegedream to perform FIFA’s newly released World Cup anthem, 'Siir Siir' Details

To understand Nolan’s The Odyssey, you need to know Homer first

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:41:04 +0600

Beneath the gods, monsters and epic battles lies a universal experience: separation, uncertainty and the longing for a place where one belongs Details

Was it really Shakira on stage? World Cup opening performance sparks debate

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:37:21 +0600

Shakira returned to the World Cup stage, performing "Dai Dai" at the grand opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium. But while her performance drew widespread attention, it also sparked an unexpected controversy. Details

Gen Z horror films challenge big-budget studio dominance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:56:08 +0600

the two indie horror films made by young Gen Z directors have delivered massive profits, while expensive franchise films like Masters of the Universe and The Mandalorian and Grogu have struggled to impress audiences Details

Eid film' Rockstar',' Roid', 'Malik' begin international screenings

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:42:53 +0600

Screenings of Rockstar, Roid, and Malik are currently underway across key international markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Details

Charli xcx reveals tour plans for Seventh studio album

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:04:57 +0600

The 12 date tour will begin on September 11 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details

Matthew Perry doctor appeals 30 month sentence in ketamine case

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:55:08 +0600

According to prosecutors, his doctor was fully aware of ketamine’s risks, including sedation, psychiatric effects, and potential for abuse Details

Shilpakala Academy to honour music legend Syed Abdul Hadi

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:15 +0600

The Academy noted that despite achieving immense popularity and acclaim, the veteran artiste has remained remarkably humble and publicity-shy throughout his career Details

Saadat Hasan Manto never became past tense

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:13:17 +0600

Think about the themes he wrote: societies dividing themselves through religion and identity. Women's bodies becoming battlegrounds for communal hatred continue to still attempt to suppress uncomfortable truths. Ordinary people continue to discover how easily cruelty becomes acceptable under the right conditions. None of this feels historical Details

"ALI" wins Best Short Film in Nepal

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:14:33 +0600

Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, the film received the award at the Nepal-based festival, with Prabin Kumar Rawat accepting the honor on behalf of the team Details

Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:15:07 +0600

The royal family shared photos from the investiture ceremony on Instagram, showing Charles tapping a sword on Elba’s shoulders as he knelt to receive the honor Details

Bubly announces birth of daughter

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:38:38 +0600

The actor says in a Facebook post that her daughter, Sharlin Khan, was born on May 11 Details

Dua Lipa says ‘I do’ in intimate London wedding

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:13:09 +0600

Dua Lipa has married actor Callum Turner in an intimate ceremony in London Details

Gracie Abrams unveils third album ‘Daughter from Hell.'

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:07:54 +0600

In January, Abrams told The Hollywood Reporter that the upcoming album was “definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made” Details

Euphoria signs off after redefining teen television

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:07 +0600

The finale delivered a string of shocking deaths while also paying tribute to late cast member Angus Cloud, who died in 2023 at age 25 Details

The name is Rana, Masud Rana -- but why the lipstick?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:32:08 +0600

Masud Rana the spy or Masud Rana the romantic lover! Details

Aamir Khan set to marry longtime partner Gauri Spratt on July 5

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:36:13 +0600

The wedding is expected to be an intimate affair attended only by family members and close friends Details

Farewell to Kamruddin Absar in mourning and respect

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:38:10 +0600

Kamruddin Absar passed away on Saturday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka Details

Charan Cultural Centre condemns suspension of Banalata Express screening in Brahmanbaria

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:28:35 +0600

The leaders say the decision reflects a surrender to extremist pressure and threatens cultural and artistic activities across the country Details

Popular music artist Kamruddin Absar passes away

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:10:13 +0600

He breathed his last at a hospital in Dhaka while undergoing treatment Details

Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta dies at 66 after falling from terrace

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:46:02 +0600

Dutta’s final directorial work was Joto Kando Kolkatatei, featuring actors Abir Chatterjee, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, and Dulal Lahiri in key roles Details

Trailer of “The University of Chankharpul” unveiled, sparking buzz over campus politics satire

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:06:40 +0600

The award-winning film explores university politics, power struggles and youth culture, and is set for a nationwide Eid-ul-Azha theatrical release Details

Bangla House to debut at SXSW London, showcasing Bangladesh’s global creative, innovation strength

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:35:59 +0600

June 2–4, 2026, Bangla House at Kobi Nazrul Centre, Brick Lane, features talks, innovation, performances across culture, tech, economy Details

Coke Studio Bangla opens Season 4 with Nazrul tribute track

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:31 +0600

The fourth season will feature eight songs Details

Man who chose conscience over privilege

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Born 254 years ago, Raja Ram Mohan Roy did not simply challenge the world around him -- he attempted to reconstruct it Details

Hollywood now sells memories, not just movies

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:39:02 +0600

From The Devil Wears Prada to Michael, two major releases revisit the cultural icons and eras that continue to shape modern entertainment Details

One Battle After Another wages war on power, paranoia and America

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:12:38 +0600

The director leans fully into postmodern storytelling, blending irony, absurd humour and political commentary into a work that constantly shifts between thriller, dark comedy and social critique Details

Duronto TV unveils 5-day Eid-ul-Azha lineup

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:02:23 +0600

The schedule includes music, drama, game shows, children’s programs and films across the festival period Details

Turkish horror sensation Siccin 9 heads to Bangladesh

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:12:31 +0600

Unlike conventional jump-scare horror, the franchise is known for blending emotional trauma with eerie supernatural elements Details

Obsession: The horror film everyone is talking about

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:10:54 +0600

The movie currently holds a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes Details

‘Masud Rana’ movie poster unveiled ahead of Eid release

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:07:23 +0600

Impress Telefilm and Jaaz Multimedia have officially released the first-look poster of the upcoming film adaptation Masud Rana Details

Actomania’s Punurutthaner Din: Finding life in stillness, light, and form

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:34:18 +0600

Actomania’s Bangla staging of Henrik Ibsen’s When We Dead Awaken trades spectacle for atmosphere, using light, movement and image to shape a quietly absorbing theatre experience Details

'Bonolota Sen' set for eid release

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:35:40 +0600

The film received certification board clearance on April 12th Details

Bonolota Express takes blockbuster journey to Hoichoi

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:55:41 +0600

The Blockbuster Movie of the Year Directed by Tanim Noor Streams on hoichoi from May 24 Details

Kaarina Kaisar’s body arrives in Dhaka

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:10:50 +0600

Karina had been in critical condition for several days due to liver-related complications Details

Kaarina Kaisar passes away

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:24:23 +0600

Kaarina first rose to prominence as a social media content creator before expanding into television dramas, OTT projects and screenwriting Details

Netflix turns lens on 250 years of American democracy

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:22:49 +0600

Brian Knappenberger’s five-part documentary revisits the founding of the United States and the strains on its democracy Details

Jacob Elordi chooses risk over romance

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:13:26 +0600

From The Kissing Booth to Euphoria and Saltburn, the Australian actor has built a career on unsettling expectations Details

‘Ulya’ brings Latvian basketball legend to Cannes

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:53 +0600

Directed by Latvian filmmaker Viesturs Kairišs, the black-and-white film traces Semjonova’s journey from rural Latvia to sporting stardom Details

Mira Nair returns with film on iconic painter Amrita Sher-Gil

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:30:33 +0600

Set across Hungary, France and India in the early 20th century, Amri traces the cultural influences that shaped her celebrated work Details

'Karina's health declined due to improper treatment in Bangladesh'

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:47:06 +0600

Doctors in India are now focusing on stabilizing her lung condition before proceeding with a planned liver transplant, Kaiser Hamid said Details

A Bangladeshi beat at football’s biggest celebration

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:21:09 +0600

Born in Dhaka and raised in California, Sanjoy has spent more than a decade building a cross-cultural sound blending EDM, South Asian melodies, pop and Bangla influences Details

Why Mrinal Sen still feels dangerously relevant

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:34:02 +0600

Even after his birth centenary in 2023, Sen’s films continue to provoke, disturb and demand reflection across generations Details

Curtain falls on theatre titan Ataur Rahman

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:23:36 +0600

The atmosphere at the Shaheed Minar remained sombre, filled with silence, memories and reflections on Rahman’s towering contribution to Bangla theatre Details

Why Mrinal Sen still feels dangerously relevant

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:15:00 +0600

More than a century after his birth, Mrinal Sen remains startlingly contemporary. Born on May 14, 1923, in Faridpur, the legendary Bengali filmmaker and screenwriter did not merely make films; he dissected societies. Through cinema, he examined power, class, inequality, identity and the uneasy promises of modernity with a sharpness that still feels urgent today. Even after his birth... Details

Theater icon Ataur Rahman laid to rest after tribute at Shaheed Minar

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:59:14 +0600

Speakers at the event unanimously said that his passing has created a void in Bangladesh’s theatre arena that can never truly be filled Details

Monchosharothi Ataur Rahman no more

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:56:07 +0600

Bangladesh’s renowned theatre personality, actor, playwright, and stage director, and “Monchosharothi” Ataur Rahman, passed away on Monday night. He was 84. He breathed his last at 11:50pm while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. His body will be kept at the Central Shaheed Minar on Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm for people to pay their last respects. His namaz-e-janaza... Details

Renowned actor Ataur Rahman battles for life in critical condition

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:39:07 +0600

His condition deteriorated following a fall at home last Friday Details

Content creator Karina Kaiser placed on life support

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:56:09 +0600

Doctors said she was diagnosed with hepatitis A and E, which led to complications resulting in liver failure Details

First edition of Art Dhaka to take place on November 6–10

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:02:43 +0600

The launch event held at Aloki on Sunday brought together diplomats, corporate leaders and members of the country’s arts and culture community Details

Ballots came later, Tamil Nadu chose its ‘Thalapathy’ years ago

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:28:29 +0600

TVK’s rise reflects years of cinematic political messaging, emotional branding and youth-driven support challenging Tamil Nadu’s traditional Dravidian dominance Details

A scream from history: Revisiting ‘Come and See’

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:06:12 +0600

Released in 1985 'Come and See' remains one of the most devastating anti-war films ever made Details

The lens that captured a nation now takes the world stage

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:32:06 +0600

Nasir Ali Mamun’s life in frames wins big at UK Asian Film Festival Details

Duronto lines up Rabindra Jayanti specials

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:04:36 +0600

It will air plays, songs, dance and short films on 25 Boishakh to mark Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary Details

Suchanda to receive BAFA Life-time Achievement Award

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:13 +0600

The grand BAFA Season 5 event will be held on May 8 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) Details