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Among the posters on display were those of “Alor Michil”, “Jibon Theke Neya”, “Epar Opar”, “Aguner Alo”, “Nawab Sirajuddaulah”, “Ekhoni Shomoy”, “Chandni”, and “Chetana”. Other posters included Shakib Khan-starrer “Priyotoma”, directed by Himel Ashraf, “Rajkumar” and “Chuye Dile Mon”, starring Arifin Shuvoo and directed by Shihab Shaheen.

Apart from acting, Shimu has been involved with IWPG (International Women’s Peace Group) Peace Leadership programme in South Korea since 2025. The organisation stands in solidarity with women around the world to build a sustainable world of peace through solidarity, education, and international cooperation.

Doctors have advised Ome to undergo surgery for a vocal cord problem. However, he has decided to continue working for now to ensure the uninterrupted release of the series and keep his commitment to viewers.

Presenter and actress Samia Afreen, who has been battling cancer for the past five years, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer again. Having previously overcome colon cancer, Samia said she has now been diagnosed with uterine cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy as part of her treatment.

Today marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. For nearly a century, his stories and characters have influenced cinema across the Indian subcontinent. He was born on this day in 1876.

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.

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.

"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.

Tom Holland has reportedly become the highest-grossing actor in history, with his films generating an estimated $15.5 billion worldwide.

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.

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.

Actress Nusraat Faria has decided to step away from the upcoming courtroom drama “Tribunal”, directed by Raihan Khan.

Actor Pori Moni is reuniting with filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim after four years for a new web film titled “Separation”.

The 1980s were a golden chapter in Bangladeshi cinema. Alongside mainstream commercial films, the decade also saw the emergence of alternative cinema.

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”.

The Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) presented her with the honour at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites in Toronto, Canada.

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.

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.

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.