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Ibsen finds new life in Indian cinema

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:35:29 +0600

From gender and patriarchy to ambition and artistic obsession, two Indian films offer distinct cinematic reinterpretations of Henrik Ibsen's enduring concerns Details

Three family members perform at Jaltaranga's cultural evening

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:12:37 +0600

Jaltaranga organized the musical evening on August 28 at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, featuring a family of vocalists Details

Asha Bhosle's last film song set for September release

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:13:18 +0600

The track was recorded in 2023 and will appear in the upcoming Hindi film Om Ka Hari Details

Yayoi Kusama, ‘queen of polka dot’ dies at 97

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:12 +0600

The Japanese artist turned hallucinations and mental health struggles into a globally recognized body of work spanning painting, performance, fiction and poetry Details

Tim Curry, ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:30 +0600

The British actor was best known for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult musical Details

Sadia Ayman, Shafin Ahmed star in short film ‘Aro Kichukhon’

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:36 +0600

The short film explores an unexpected connection between two strangers in a busy city Details

Apu Biswas stranded in Nepal amid floods

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:08:16 +0600

The disaster has killed at least 165 people, while hundreds remain missing in Nepal Details

Rupert Grint returns to ‘Harry Potter’ universe in Broadway play

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:20:49 +0600

The actor will play an adult Ron Weasley in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Details

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ sequel in development

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:32:02 +0600

Kate Hudson will produce the sequel, with the studio hoping to reunite her with Matthew McConaughey Details

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:43:09 +0600

Dolly Parton, the country music star who rose from grinding poverty in Tennessee to become a rhinestone-studded cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family said Tuesday. Parton was more than a singer -- she wrote 3,000 songs, acted in major Hollywood films and donated millions of dollars to charities in her home state and beyond. She was also an accomplished... Details

Kit Harington joins Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0600

Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult as Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series Details

Meghan Markle may return to scripted TV with ‘The Gentlemen’

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:15:04 +0600

She is reportedly considering a role in the Netflix series, though no deal has been finalized Details

Chhayanaut echoes with Tagore’s timeless melodies

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0600

The program, featuring songs exploring themes of separation, love, nature and the human spirit, began on Friday Details

Pierce Brosnan joins Chris Hemsworth in ‘Extraction 3’

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:21 +0600

Brosnan is among 5 new cast members joining the Netflix action franchise Details

Oscar Bangladesh Committee opens applications for the 99th Academy Awards

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0600

The selected film will represent Bangladesh at the Oscars Details

Raihan Rafi unveils the first poster of ‘Andhar’

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:48:59 +0600

Rafi had previously released unofficial first looks of several characters from the film Details

Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ set for stage adaptation by Actomania

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:18:33 +0600

The theatre troupe’s fourth production will premiere soon at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Experimental Theatre Hall Details

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ returns for season two

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:59 +0600

The second season will move the story from 1962 to 1935, during the Great Depression Details

Will Smith may make Indian film debut with Atlee’s ‘Raaka’

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:05:19 +0600

The Hollywood actor is reportedly being considered for the antagonist role Details

Kanye West adds Russia shows to 2026 tour

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:28:08 +0600

The rapper will perform 2 shows in St Petersburg in October Details

China’s ‘Worst Animated Film’ becomes unlikely box-office rival to ‘The Odyssey’, ‘Spider-Man’

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:31 +0600

Viral clips of the low-budget animated film have driven audiences to cinemas, turning it into an unexpected Chinese box-office hit Details

Zoya Akhtar working on 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' sequel

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:46:42 +0600

She is developing a potential sequel with screenwriter Reema Kagti Details

‘Laapataa Ladies’ writer Biplab Goswami boards ‘Limbo’

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:53:22 +0600

Biplab Goswami will write the screenplay for the filmmaker's upcoming cosmic romance and space drama Details

Raihan Rafi unveils Siam Ahmed’s first look in ‘Andhar’

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:39:53 +0600

“Andhar” is a supernatural horror film that blends elements of mystery, thriller, murder, and drama Details

National Award-winning director Raja Sen dies at 70

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:55:38 +0600

Over his decades-long career, Sen directed several feature films, television serials and documentaries Details

Adam Driver to play Mister Sinister in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ reboot

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:28:11 +0600

Directed by Jake Schreier, the film is set for release in May 2028, with ‘Beef’ creator Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo writing Details

When Srabon rains in Rabindranath’s melodies

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:32:51 +0600

Rabirag’s Barshamangal brings clouds, rain, longing and the changing moods of monsoon to the stage Details

Verity trailer teases a twisted tale of secrets and obsession

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:29:50 +0600

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Details

‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’ selected for World Film Festival Kolkata feature competition

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:10:03 +0600

Piplu R Khan’s Covid-era drama among 19 films competing for Bimal Roy Golden Award Details

BTS’ V reveals treatment for hearing loss

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:57:58 +0600

Singer says hearing deteriorated during military service and he has been receiving medication and regular hospital care Details

The reluctant exile: how Ritwik Ghatak never left Dhaka

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:50:46 +0600

From Dhaka to Calcutta, his cinema turned displacement, fractured identities and Bengal’s divided history into an enduring artistic language Details

Barbie sequel hangs in the balance as deal talks stall

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:46:14 +0600

Gerwig, Baumbach, Robbie and Gosling yet to accept latest offer as compensation and back-end participation remain key sticking points Details

Bihan brings women’s everyday leadership struggles to the screen

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:37:53 +0600

Oxfam-produced film explores how social expectations, workplace barriers and self-doubt shape women’s path to leadership Details

Actor Don arrested in Salman Shah murder case

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:18:26 +0600

Don was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around noon and handed over to the CID Details

Eight films that ask more of you than most

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:59:34 +0600

From psychological thrillers to intimate dramas, these films refuse easy answers and linger long after the credits Details

Rockstar Games to debut GTA 6 extended preview on Netflix

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:17:02 +0600

The presentation will premiere on Netflix on August 27 before becoming available on YouTube Details

Shilpakala Academy to screen 6 Bangladeshi films free at festival

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:11:37 +0600

The 3-day festival will feature classic and contemporary Bangladeshi films from August 9 to 11 at the National Art Gallery Auditorium Details

A$AP Rocky says Rihanna is working on a new album

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:59:31 +0600

The rapper said Rihanna is in the studio, fueling expectations of her first album since 2016 Details

Script search delays 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:48:49 +0600

The fourth installment will move forward only after the team finds a story that can match the success of the previous films Details

‘Dorothy’ teaser offers first look at Karthik Subbaraj’s new film

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:38:11 +0600

The film, starring Karthi and Keerthy Suresh, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before its theatrical release on September 25 Details

Where to begin with Rabindranath Tagore on screen

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:20:06 +0600

From Charulata to Chokher Bali, these acclaimed adaptations showcase the enduring cinematic legacy of the Nobel laureate’s works Details

Samanzar Sayeed to represent Bangladesh at 73rd Miss World Festival

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:07:29 +0600

She will compete in Vietnam while promoting a preventive healthcare campaign through her "Beauty With a Purpose" project Details

‘Ghajini’ actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:55:12 +0600

The veteran actor, known for his roles in Hindi and South Indian cinema, had been battling cancer Details

Ariana Grande says break from spotlight was planned

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:13:10 +0600

The singer says her decision was made after careful thought and was not influenced by recent public speculation Details

‘Spider-Man’ breaks record for domestic box office debut

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:09:42 +0600

The Marvel film surpassed Avengers: Endgame to post the biggest opening weekend in US and Canadian box office history Details

Rubaiyat Hossain's ‘The Difficult Bride’ selected for 51st Toronto Film Festival

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:49:16 +0600

The film will have 3 screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival in September Details

Ilias Kanchan returns home after 15 months of treatment in UK

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:47:09 +0600

The actor has been receiving treatment in London since April last year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour Details

When melody meets meaning

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:38:41 +0600

Whether in Bengali folk songs or global classics, timeless music emerges when memorable melodies meet meaningful words Details

The world’s oldest epic gets a blockbuster retelling

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:48:28 +0600

Nitesh Tiwari’s epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, with the trailer launching in five Indian languages Details

Spider-Man’s loneliest chapter yet

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:10:15 +0600

Spider-Man: Brand New Day explores Peter Parker's lonely new beginning with fresh allies, villains and emotional stakes Details

BTS to boycott 2027 Grammys over new Asian pop category

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:19:25 +0600

BTS members announced the apparent boycott, saying they hope their music is judged beyond regional or language divisions Details

Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:12:10 +0600

'Once' star and 'Falling Slowly' co-creator was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Dublin as tributes poured in from across Ireland Details

Translator who inspired Nolan's film slams The Odyssey

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:31:09 +0600

Emily Wilson called the script "abysmal" despite praising the film's cultural impact Details

Fareena Samhee's debut solo exhibition to open on August 1

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:49:06 +0600

Fareena Samhee's debut solo exhibition to open on August 1 Details

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' tops North American box office for 2nd week

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:19:38 +0600

Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," retained the top spot at the North American box office in its second week, taking in an additional $87 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film from Universal had an "outstanding hold" for its second weekend, industry analyst David A Gross said, after it dropped only about 30 percent from its $124 million debut. "Once or twice... Details

Marvel announces ‘Black Panther III’ at Comic-Con

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:28:54 +0600

Marvel announced the Black Panther three-quel with Jonsson appearing in front of thousands of fans at Comic-Con’s famous Hall H Details

Anusheh Anadil says she is gradually losing her hearing

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:40:30 +0600

The acclaimed folk-fusion singer says tinnitus has made loud sounds painful, forcing her to step away from performing Details

The sculpting matriarchs: A final-day visit to the Novera Ahmed retrospective

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Before Bangladesh knew modern sculpture, one woman carved it into being Details

Stentorian releases new single 'Opekhar Shesh Prohor'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:56:37 +0600

The heavy metal band's latest release explores hope, loss, and resilience through music and visual storytelling Details

'Mastul' opens in 5 cinemas across Bangladesh

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0600

The award-winning Bangladeshi film begins its theatrical run in Dhaka and Narayanganj Details

'3 Idiots' sequel to carry 'big message,' says Hirani

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:14 +0600

The filmmaker said the sequel will follow the characters years after the original film Details

Gracie Abrams explores heartbreak and growing pains on 'Daughter From Hell'

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:48:04 +0600

The singer's third album pairs confessional songwriting with restrained indie-pop production Details

The 1975's Matty Healy marries Gabbriette Bechtel

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:54:04 +0600

The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday Details

Anupam Roy's Dhaka concert rescheduled for August 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:07:12 +0600

The singer will perform at the United Convention Centre after the June event was postponed Details

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