The essence of the July movement was at the heart of the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which officially kicked off at the National Museum's main auditorium.
The election to appoint new leadership for the Film Directors’ Association, initially scheduled for the end of last year, was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. A new date was set for January 10, but voting did not take place on the day either. As a result, the leadership selection remains pending.
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival is set to begin in the second week of February. This year, Bangladeshi film critic Bidhan Rebeiro will serve as a jury member at the festival. He has been selected as a Fipresci jury member in the Panorama section of the festival.
In response to the chaos that unfolded in Thakurgaon, Hanif Sanket took to Facebook to share a detailed statement addressing the incident.
“As wildfires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles, our thoughts are with all those affected, especially families who have lost their homes or been displaced,” they wrote. They also shared that CBS, part of Paramount, is driving donations to the Red Cross, while a public service announcement will air across the network. KCAL, a local station, has already raised over £240,000 for relief. Paramount Pictures and CBS staff are also donating meals to first responders, while The Daily Show on Comedy Central is supporting the California Fire Foundation, and BET is covering the fires’ impact on Altadena’s historic Black community.
The festival is set to kick off with the screening of the Chinese film “Moon Man” (directed by Zhang Chiyu), a 2022 science fiction comedy that follows the story of the "last human in the universe" stranded on the moon after an asteroid wipes out life on Earth. With a worldwide gross of over $460 million, "Moon Man" is a box-office sensation, and the opening screening promises to be an exciting start to the festival.
Co-written by Nuhash Humayun and Gultekin Khan, "Besura" offers a fresh perspective on psychological horror, steering clear of conventional ghost stories. Enhanced by the haunting musical score of Abhishek Bhattacharya and Pritom Hasan, the episode stands out for its atmospheric tension and outstanding performances, making it an unforgettable finale.
Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi was one of the tens of thousands displaced from their homes by the devastating wildfires sweeping through Southern California.
After earning accolades at festivals in Canada, Korea, and Indonesia, Mehazabien continued her global journey, bringing a taste of Bangladesh to the heart of the Arabian desert.
Entrepreneur Anu Ranjan and actor Ayesha Jhulka shared photos of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan on their respective Instagram accounts.
On Thursday, Max shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) with the post: "Wands at the ready. The upcoming HBO Original Series, #HarryPotter, will be filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden with production starting in summer 2025 and premiering on Max."
Opening with a biting question—“When a man wins an election with 103% of the vote, what does he ask for next?”—the 3-minute trailer sets the stage for a sharp critique of political corruption. Nasir Uddin Khan, in the lead role, plays a flawed, power-hungry politician who will go to any lengths to secure public support and win a mayoral election.
When asked when she realised he was “the one,” she said, “It became clear when I started thinking about him as a life partner. Even as a friend, I noticed how kind and understanding he was, which is essential in any relationship.”
Tania revealed that her dream of working in showbiz started at a young age. “While still in school, I would watch television and dream of seeing myself on screen. Many people aspire to become doctors or engineers, but my dream was to act and work in showbiz. Today, I am living that dream,” she said proudly.
In this latest project, Apurba brings to life an absent-minded protagonist—an individual who forgets almost everything, from critical tasks to mundane chores. The resulting mix of frustrating and humorous situations forms the crux of the story.
A man has been recently arrested for illegally entering the set of a Salman Khan film in Mumbai, sparking concern among the crew. The man, who claimed to be a fan of the actor, accessed the set without permission and was quickly spotted by crew members.
A 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her son was critically injured in a stampede during the screening of "Pushpa 2" at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The incident, which took place on December 4, occurred when a large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of actor Allu Arjun, leading to chaos.
Two highly anticipated films are making their way to theatres across the country today, titled “Noya Manush,” directed by Sohel Rana Boyati, and “Duniya,” directed by Saif Chandan.
