Cannes, but not quite: Underdog ‘Gaali Kothon’ cuts top 4 on another stage

However, I decided instead to walk down the street from the Palais, with a gimbal in one hand and a coffee in the other, straight to Eden Hôtel, where the French Riviera Film Festival is taking place. Here, “Gali Kothon: A tale of swear words”, a short film by Mahamuda Aktar Monisha, is vying for the top documentary prize.
15 May 2026

Dhaka event celebrates enduring legacy of Tagore and Nazrul

An exhibition showcasing portraits of Tagore and Nazrul, created by more than 100 students from 13 schools in and around Dhaka, was also held as part of the event.
15 May 2026

'I feel fulfilled in my artistic, personal, and social life'

The actor shared that the very first birthday wish came from his daughter shortly after midnight. “My daughter, Nazah, was the first to wish me this year. I was truly touched,” he said with a smile. “Then came wishes from my son and my wife.”
15 May 2026

Julia Louis and Seth Rogen’s ‘Tangles’ gets seven-minute ovation at Cannes

Canadian filmmaker Leah Nelson received a warm and emotional seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her animated feature “Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me”, during a packed Special Screening on Thursday evening.
15 May 2026

Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ receives standing ovation at Cannes

“Parallel Tales” is adapted from a chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s celebrated Polish television series “Dekalog” (1989–1990), written by Farhadi alongside his brother Saeed.
15 May 2026

Film Fiesta Take 05 to spotlight short films and independent cinema in Dhaka

The fifth edition of Film Fiesta Take 05 is set to take place on May 15 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together filmmakers, critics, students, and cinema enthusiasts for a day centred on short films and cinematic discussions.
15 May 2026

Web film ‘Sarar Sangsar’ to stream on iScreen this Eid

A new web film titled “Sarar Sangsar”, starring Sadia Islam Mou in the lead role, is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen during Eid-ul-Azha.
15 May 2026

‘Dhurandhar 2’ now streaming on Netflix

The film follows an Indian spy operating in Karachi and features a large ensemble cast, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
15 May 2026

Runa Laila, Baby Naznin to share screen on Eid special ‘Anandamela’

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.
15 May 2026

Search for next James Bond officially begins

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that the search for the next James Bond is underway, marking the clearest sign yet that the franchise is moving forward following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role.
15 May 2026

Four Bangladeshi hopefuls fighting for their films in Cannes

These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.
14 May 2026

Apurba and Niha reunite for Eid drama ‘Mayapakhi’

The popular on-screen duo Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are set to star in the upcoming drama “Mayapakhi”.
14 May 2026

‘A Shared Condition’: Exploring collective trauma through art

Alliance Française de Dhaka and ARTCON are currently hosting “A Shared Condition”, the first solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Mubtasim Alvee, who is pursuing his MFA at the Department of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. The exhibition explores intrapersonal physical and mental states, connections, and memories that contribute to a collective identity shaped by shared social and political histories.
14 May 2026

Cannes Day 2: Red carpet glamour continues on the Croisette

Cannes Day 2 unfolded in a blur of flashbulbs and high glamour as celebrities arrived in sculpted couture, crystal-studded gowns, sweeping trains, and dramatic statement accessories.
14 May 2026

Eight bands to perform at ‘Rocka Rolla Reforged’ at KIB

A large-scale concert titled “Rocka Rolla Reforged” will be held on May 15 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).
14 May 2026

Afzal Hossain returns as ‘Chotokaku’ this Eid

Veteran actor Afzal Hossain is once again stepping into the beloved role of “Chotokaku” for a new Eid special instalment of the long-running television series.
14 May 2026

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

"The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain," Diesel said inside the full-capacity main cinema in Cannes.
14 May 2026

The persistent relevance of Mrinal Sen

Whenever I return to the cinema of Mrinal Sen, one image inevitably resurfaces: the night of unbearable anxiety from “Ek Din Pratidin”. The marriageable working daughter of a lower middle-class household has not returned home. As the hours pass, unease slowly settles over the ageing father, fear clouds the mother’s face, and suspicion begins to spread through the surrounding neighbourhood. Nearly five decades later, women like Minu still exist within South Asian society, and so does that same gaze of suspicion, fear, and social judgement.
14 May 2026

On the set of ‘ Zohra Begumer Icchapotro’: Cast reflects between takes

For years, countless television dramas and telefilms have been filmed inside the house. But on this particular day, the atmosphere carried a different emotional weight. The unit was shooting the Eid telefilm “Johora Begum-er Ichchapotro”, bringing together some of Bangladesh’s most celebrated performers under one roof.
14 May 2026

Film Certification Board halts release of ‘Contract Marriage’

Popular actress Moushumi plays one of the lead roles in the production, which was originally conceived as a drama before being developed into a telefilm and later a feature film.
14 May 2026
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