Rumours of closure continue to swirl around Madhumita, one of Dhaka’s oldest and most iconic cinema halls, located in Motijheel. Having celebrated its golden jubilee just three years ago, Madhumita has been a cornerstone of the city’s moviegoing culture since its inauguration on December 1, 1967.
Popular actresses Sabila Nur and Tasnia Farin have been dominating the Eid-ul-Azha box office with their commercial film releases, “Taandob” and “Insaaf”. Both films have sparked widespread discussions across social media and among filmgoers, mostly in praise of the actresses’ performances.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
Sariful Razz’s latest film, “Insaaf”, directed by Sanjoy Somadder, was released this Eid-ul-Azha initially across 16 theatres in Bangladesh. With Tasnia Farin also in a leading role, the film features Mosharraf Karim in a key role.
Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.
Today marks the sixth death anniversary of legendary singer Subir Nandi, whose timeless voice continues to resonate with generations of music lovers. Though he passed away on May 7, 2019, his melodies remain ever-present—on the radio, across streaming platforms, or simply heard in passing—stirring memories and emotions among fans old and new.
Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.
A total of six movies were released during Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Among the songs from these films, “Chand Mama” from “Borbaad” and “Konna” from “Jinn 3” have each surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.
There are a good number of films that await release.
Rumours were rife that superstar Shakib Khan will be settling down in the United States of America (USA). However, the actor has denied such claims.
Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed directorial “Mission Extreme” hit theatres worldwide, yesterday. The film is running houseful since day one, which is rare in recent years. Seems like Bangladeshi cinema is reviving after a long time.
On this day 17 years ago, we lost renowned film actor Wasimul Bari Rajib to cancer. However, the four-time National Film Award winner remains a shining name of the film industry. Rajib made his silver screen debut in 1982 in the movie, “Khokon Shona”, with noted director Kazi Hayat.
Popular actor Shakib Khan set to fly to United States tomorrow morning. He will leave Dhaka for New York tomorrow at 7 am to attend the 16th Oikko Channel I Music Awards.
Azmeri Haque Badhon recently won the Asia Pacific Screen Award in the ‘Best Actress’ category for her performance in “Rehana Maryam Noor”.
I started preparing for the song 20 days in advance. I also had to study for my third-year law final exams at the time. I shot for “Habibi” on October 14, and had a paper due the next day.
Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque is currently undergoing treatment at a cabin of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, after being in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since March 21, 2021.
Promising film star Prarthona Fardin Dighi has taken a break on her birthday.
The whole nation was shocked when a group of miscreants burned down 20 Hindu homes at a village in Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila.
