The scale of ‘Andhar’ will be unforeseen: Chanchal Chowdhury

Acclaimed actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up for the release of his new film "Andhar", directed by Raihan Rafi. Playing Shamsher in the big-budget production, Chanchal says the film ventures into territory rarely explored in Bangladeshi cinema.
14 August 2026

Nayak at 60: Satyajit Ray understood constantly being watched before the age of self-curation

The 1966 classic turns Uttam Kumar’s star image into a quietly devastating study of fame and selfhood
13 August 2026

15 years later, Tareque Masud’s last journey still echoes

Tareque Masud was one of Bangladesh’s most respected independent filmmakers. He was a director, producer, screenwriter and lyricist who devoted his life to cinema. His films focused on Bangladesh, its people, history and struggles.
13 August 2026

‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’ among three Bangladeshi films selected for World Film Festival Kolkata

Bangladeshi film “Jaya Aar Sharmin” has been selected for the feature film competition at the fifth World Film Festival Kolkata, set to take place at Nandan in Kolkata from September 8 to 13.
13 August 2026

Shakib Khan and Idhika Paul to pair up again for ‘Nissho’?

Strong rumours are circulating that Kolkata actress Idhika Paul is set to reunite with Shakib Khan in director Mehedi Hassan Hridoy’s upcoming film "Nissho", following their collaborations in "Priyotoma" and "Borbaad".
13 August 2026

Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem lead artists calling for Gaza ceasefire

It comes about 10 months after a US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in October 2025. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in Gaza since then, while accusing Hamas of breaching the agreement by rearming, recruiting fighters and rebuilding tunnels.
13 August 2026

Shilpakala Academy to launch regular ticketed film screenings

The initiative comes after a strong response to the three-day Ekal Shekal film festival, held at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of the academy from August 9 to 11. Six films were screened during the free festival. “Roid”, “Mastul” and “The University of Chankharpul” drew particularly large crowds.
13 August 2026

15 years without Tareque Masud: The filmmaker who lived for cinema

Noted filmmaker Tareque Masud dedicated his life to cinema, leaving behind the selfish pursuits that so often define a life. Instead, he chose to tell stories rooted in his own soil — stories of Bangladesh, its people, their struggles, memories and dreams. Fifteen years after his untimely death, his films continue to carry that vision forward.
13 August 2026

Samurai Jack and the future we became

Twenty-five years after its debut on Cartoon Network, its dystopian vision of technology, alienation and lost memory feels startlingly contemporary
12 August 2026

‘The Office’ star Lucy Davis diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer

British actress Lucy Davis, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of “The Office”, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which has spread to her bones.
12 August 2026

‘Mastul’ draws overflowing crowd at Shilpakala film festival

Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s “Mastul” drew a packed house at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Monday (August 10), as part of the three-day film festival “Ekal Sekal”, with some audience members sitting on the stairs and floor after the auditorium reached capacity.
12 August 2026

‘If I live, we will meet again on a bigger canvas’

The traces of Kanchan’s life extend beyond photographs. Several bookshelves beside the dining table are packed with books, offering a quiet glimpse into another side of the actor — a man who once spent considerable time reading.
11 August 2026

Khairul Basar sustains injuries in accident during Thailand shoot

The accident took place at around 4:30pm Bangladesh time on Koh Lan island, where the team was shooting for a drama.
11 August 2026

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A quiet film about going home found its way through Bollywood’s noise

Imtiaz Ali’s film turned memory, Partition and tenderness into an unlikely theatrical success
11 August 2026

‘Asur’ gears up for Season 3, filming to begin in September

The popular psychological thriller series “Asur” is gearing up for its third season, with the script reportedly locked and filming scheduled to begin in September.
11 August 2026

Delhi HC protects Tabu’s personality rights, orders removal of AI-generated obscene content

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to acclaimed actor Tabu against the unauthorised use of her name, image, voice and other attributes of her personality, including their misuse through artificial intelligence, deepfakes and face-morphing technologies.
11 August 2026

Ajay Devgn replaces Anup Soni as ‘Crime Patrol’ host

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his hosting debut with “Crime Patrol”, taking over from longtime presenter Anup Soni in the popular crime series.
11 August 2026

Why Sheepstealer is House of the Dragon season 3’s best character

Season 3’s scruffy wild dragon may also be Westeros’s wisest character: he wants no crown, no cause and absolutely no part in the Targaryens’ war
10 August 2026

I never said I was quitting acting: Hasan Masood

Actor Hasan Masood has clarified that he has no plans to leave acting, addressing what he described as a misunderstanding stemming from his recent comments on television.
10 August 2026

‘The Odyssey’ sails past ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ as Nolan’s biggest hit

The epic, released on July 17, has earned USD 1.104 billion globally, surpassing the USD 1.085 billion gross of Nolan’s 2012 Batman sequel. His 2008 blockbuster “The Dark Knight” ranks next at just over USD 1 billion.
10 August 2026