Swagata’s journey through cinema, music and upcoming films
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‘She was our mama’: Catherine O’Hara honoured by her on-screen children at Emmys
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'Widow's Bay' scores big and 'The Pitt’ wins again at TV's Emmy Awards
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TV & Film
Tom Holland becomes highest-grossing actor with $15.5bn haul
14 September 2026
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‘Some members of my own team have disowned me’: Badhan drops bombshell after landing in Dhaka
14 September 2026
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TV & Film
Israeli minister threatens to revoke citizenship of 'NAZA' filmmakers over Gaza documentary
14 September 2026
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TV & Film
Nusraat Faria exits Raihan Khan’s ‘Tribunal’
14 September 2026
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TV & Film
Pori Moni reunites with filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim after four years
14 September 2026
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Before AI revived the ’80s, what made Dhallywood’s golden era iconic?
14 September 2026
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Remembering Anwar Hossain, the ‘uncrowned Nawab’ of Dhallywood
13 September 2026
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Swagata’s journey through cinema, music and upcoming films
Zinat Sanu Swagata has worn many hats over the years — film and television actor, model, presenter and singer. Yet, one of the lesser-known chapters of her career began when she was barely three and a half years old.
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‘She was our mama’: Catherine O’Hara honoured by her on-screen children at Emmys
Catherine O’Hara was remembered at the 78th Emmy Awards by three actors who played her children on screen — Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy — in a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.
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'Widow's Bay' scores big and 'The Pitt’ wins again at TV's Emmy Awards
"Widow's Bay," a genre-straddling comedy and horror series about a cursed New England town, dominated the Primetime Emmy Awards with six honors, and emergency room drama "The Pitt" won its second consecutive Emmy for best drama on Monday night at television's highest honors.
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Tom Holland becomes highest-grossing actor with $15.5bn haul
Tom Holland has reportedly become the highest-grossing actor in history, with his films generating an estimated $15.5 billion worldwide.
14 September 2026
‘Some members of my own team have disowned me’: Badhan drops bombshell after landing in Dhaka
Actress Azmeri Haque Badhan returned to Bangladesh this morning after allegedly being attacked and harassed during her visit to Italy for the Venice International Film Festival.
14 September 2026
Israeli minister threatens to revoke citizenship of 'NAZA' filmmakers over Gaza documentary
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to seek the revocation of the Israeli citizenship of Oscar-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accusing them of “treason against the state” following the success of their latest documentary, "NAZA", at the Venice Film Festival.
14 September 2026
Nusraat Faria exits Raihan Khan’s ‘Tribunal’
Actress Nusraat Faria has decided to step away from the upcoming courtroom drama “Tribunal”, directed by Raihan Khan.
14 September 2026
Pori Moni reunites with filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim after four years
Actor Pori Moni is reuniting with filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim after four years for a new web film titled “Separation”.
14 September 2026
Before AI revived the ’80s, what made Dhallywood’s golden era iconic?
The 1980s were a golden chapter in Bangladeshi cinema. Alongside mainstream commercial films, the decade also saw the emergence of alternative cinema.
14 September 2026
Remembering Anwar Hossain, the ‘uncrowned Nawab’ of Dhallywood
He became the “uncrowned Nawab” of Bangladeshi cinema after his iconic performance as the titular character in Nawab Sirajuddaula, directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. His deeply emotional portrayal of the doomed Nawab captivated audiences, particularly during the character’s tragic death. The role became so closely associated with Hossain that audiences everywhere began calling him the “uncrowned Nawab”.
13 September 2026
Shanta Islam receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Canada
The Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) presented her with the honour at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites in Toronto, Canada.
13 September 2026
83rd Venice Int’l Film Festival: ‘Woman Unknown’ wins Golden Lion, John Malkovich takes Best Actor
May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” has won the Golden Lion for best film at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, with the Danish drama also earning Mathilde Arcel the Volpi Cup for best actress.
13 September 2026
The Difficult Bride wins Bisato d’Oro at Venice Film Festival
Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain’s "The Difficult Bride" has won the Independent Film Critics Award, Premio Bisato d’Oro, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, ahead of the festival’s official awards ceremony.
12 September 2026
‘Support comes from unexpected places’: Badhan reflects on Venice ordeal
Actor Azmeri Haque Badhan has reflected on the difficult experience she faced in Venice and expressed gratitude to those who stood by her after she was allegedly assaulted while attending the Venice International Film Festival.
11 September 2026
‘One Piece’, ‘Dragon Ball’ voice actor Mike McFarland dies at 56
McFarland died after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2025, according to Anime News Network.
11 September 2026
Documentary on Gaza killings gets 25 minute ovation at Venice Film Festival
If last year’s Venice Film Festival spotlighted "The Voice of Hind Rajab", this year’s edition has turned its attention to "NAZA", a documentary exploring the mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
11 September 2026
Dhallywood’s formidable villain: Revisiting ATM Shamsuzzaman’s memorable television roles
For many, ATM Shamsuzzaman remains synonymous with the formidable antagonists he portrayed in Dhallywood. Over the course of his career, he played numerous negative roles on the silver screen, earning immense affection from audiences. During his lifetime, he received several honours, including the Ekushey Padak and the National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement.
10 September 2026
Toronto film festival opens with 200-plus films and major stars
The festival opens with the world premiere of “Being Heumann”, directed by Oscar winner Sian Heder, best known for “CODA”.
10 September 2026
Stars take social media back to the ’80s and ’90s
Some stars have recreated the styles of popular heroes and heroines of the era, while others have given the period’s fashion a contemporary twist.
10 September 2026
‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ trailer pits Ajay Devgn against Jaideep Ahlawat
The trailer for “Drishyam: The Conclusion”, the third instalment in the Hindi “Drishyam” franchise, has been released, introducing Jaideep Ahlawat as a new police officer determined to uncover the truth behind the case that Vijay Salgaonkar has kept hidden for years.
10 September 2026