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The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday, welcoming Hollywood icons Julia Roberts and George Clooney alongside a stellar lineup of global filmmakers, while political tensions loom in the backdrop.A parade of stars including Jude Law and Emma Stone will arrive by water taxi at the Lido, where hu...
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s much-anticipated spy thriller War 2 has entered its second Friday on a weak note, struggling to cross the Rs 250 crore mark despite strong pre-release expectations.Early estimates show the film collected Rs 4 crore net across all languages on Day 9, taking its domes...
The Saudi film “Esaaf” (also titled “Ambulance”) has made its global debut on Netflix this week, bringing a fresh blend of action and comedy to audiences worldwide.Set in Riyadh, the film follows Lina, an Egyptian woman living in the city, portrayed by Egyptian actress Basma ...
The highly anticipated web series “Aka”, starring Afran Nisho and Masuma Rahman Nabila, is set to premiere on the OTT platform Hoichoi on 4 September 2025. Director Vicky Zahed officially announced the release with a dramatic video on Hoichoi’s Facebook page, in which actor Nisho h...
Cultural organisation Joltorongo hosted an appealing evening of music, poetry, and reflection titled “Phulguli Kothay Gelo” last Thursday at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Bangla Motor. The event sought to draw attention to the pressing need for peace in an era marked by conflict, violence, and...
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For more than two decades, popular actor Zahid Hasan and model-dancer Sadia Islam Mou have been together. Yet, their absence from public events as a couple has often sparked speculation about their relationship. Addressing these rumours recently, Zahid Hasan spoke openly about his personal life.In a...
Coke Studio Bangla, the popular digital music platform by The Coca-Cola Company, is all set to return on tomorrow, bringing Season 3 to fans across the country. Known for its unique musical fusions and vibrant performances, the platform promises another season full of creativity, energy, and surpris...
A group art exhibition titled ‘Arannya Rekha’ has brought the unique beauty of the Sundarbans to the canvas, highlighting the deep connection between art, nature, and conservation. The five-day exhibition, hosted by Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia, concludes yeaterday.The exhibition features 6...
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu has organised a photo and graffiti exhibition titled “July Beyond Borders” to mark the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising of 2024 in Bangladesh. The exhibition was held on the embassy premises and attracted a wide range of visitors from Nepal ...
In a casting coup that has thrilled fans across India, Bollywood veteran Mithun Chakraborty is set to share the screen with Superstar Rajinikanth in the much-anticipated sequel Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.Reports confirm that Mithun will not just appear in a cameo but will play a substan...
Yesterday marked the 90th birth anniversary of eminent filmmaker, writer, and martyred intellectual Zahir Raihan, whose creative works continue to inspire generations in Bangladesh. To commemorate the occasion, the Zahir Raihan Film Institute arranged a special programme in Dhaka.The event, titled &...
Dhallywood star Shakib Khan is set to return to the big screen with a new action-packed film directed by Shakib Fahad, and popular television actress Tanjin Tisha is likely to be cast as his heroine. The project is based on the story of a “New Bangladesh” and is already generating buzz i...
Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025 and will now represent India at the global Miss Universe pageant to be held in Thailand later this year. She received the crown from last year’s titleholder, Rhea Singha, at a glittering grand finale in Jaipur on Mo...
The restored version of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s classic ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ will be screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The North American premiere will take place as part of TIFF’s 50th edition, scheduled from September 4 to 14.The 4K ...
Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain has announced he is planning to join the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE.In an interview on Wednesday, Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer, said, "I will be sworn in as an ICE agent asap".It comes after he released a ...
Eighty-four years after his death, Rabindranath Tagore remains one of the most influential cultural figures in the subcontinent. He passed away on this day in 1941 (Shraban 22, 1348) at his ancestral home in Jorasanko, Kolkata. Yet, his presence continues to shape thought, art, and education.Tagore ...
Pop icons Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are leading the nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), set to take place on September 7 at the UBS Arena in New York.Lady Gaga has received 12 nominations, including major categories such as Artist of the Year and Best Album for her latest release ...
In the capital Dhaka, the cultural affairs ministry, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Bangladeshi Charushilpi Sangsad, Dhaka University and others organised different programmes on Tuesday.The cultural affairs ministry organised a day-long cultural event at Manik Mia Avenue.Beginning at 12:00pm, the e...
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney's reboot of the Marvel Comics franchise, has continued to dominate the North American box office for the second consecutive weekend. Industry estimates released on Sunday confirmed the film’s strong performance.The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa K...
Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan and actress Shobnom Bubly are currently spending quality time together in the United States with their son Shehzad Khan Bir. Although they kept their travel plans secret, recent photos shared by Bubly from New York have revealed their presence together, sparking inte...
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