The film or Cinema is the most well-known evening redirection for local people, yet it’s uncommon to observe a non-Bengali language movie outside of the capital. In bigger urban areas, pay special attention to exhibitions of customary Bengali music and dance. Live game is exceptionally well known, including cricket and kabaddi.
Amar Ekushey Book Fair to Open Feb 20 DHAKA – In the heart of Dhaka, the scent of fresh ink and the rustle of turning pages are as much a part of February as the blooming Shimul flowers. But this year, the nation’s most beloved literary pilgrimage, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, is asking its … Read more
Bubly Breaks Silence Amidst Rumours of a US Departure The Hook: In the glitzy, high-stakes world of Dhallywood, whispers often travel faster than film reels. The latest rumour shaking the industry? Actress Shobnom Bubly is reportedly expecting her second child with superstar Shakib Khan. As speculation mounts that she is preparing for a quiet flight … Read more
How ‘Golden’ finally cracked the Grammy Vault SEOUL – For years, the Grammy Awards felt like a glittering gala with a “No K-Pop Allowed” sign tacked firmly to the door. Despite sold-out stadiums and record-breaking streams, the industry’s highest honours remained frustratingly out of reach. That changed on February 2, 2026. When the fictional girl … Read more
Rhea’s Bold New Chapter Beyond the Scars The Hook: Seven years of legal battles, the cold walls of a correctional facility, and the relentless heat of a national media trial. Rhea Chakraborty has endured a winter that would have frozen most souls. But as the second day of Valentine’s week unfolds, the actress has sent … Read more
Is it ‘Game Over’ for Tara and Veer? The Hook: A single kiss on a concert stage was meant to be a moment of rockstar flair, but for Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya, it may have been the beginning of the end. After months of “relationship goals” and red-carpet appearances, the silence between the Bollywood … Read more
The Premise: Udaipur’s sun-kissed palaces are preparing for the ‘Wedding of the Year’. And February 26 is the day when Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are said to tie the knot in a grand wedding. But as the Pushpa star gears up for a new lease of life, fans are revisiting another engagement, one that … Read more
A Symphony of Rock, Reels, and Resilience Every year, the announcement of the Ekushey Padak is more than a list of names; it serves as a quiet, profound reminder of the lives and legacies that have shaped the Bangladeshi soul. In 2026, the country’s second-highest civilian honour stepped out of the archives and onto the … Read more
Why Amrita Singh Walked Away from Sunny Deol The Hook: In 1983, the box-office hit Betaab set the silver screen on fire with a raw, crackling chemistry between two newcomers. But amid the giddy celebration, there came a true heartbreak, lying ever so slightly out of sight. Long before she became the Begum of Pataudi, … Read more
Quintessence of Nazrul Debuts in English Finally, Bangladesh’s National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam has transcended the language barrier in a definitive new manner with his fiery verses and soulful melodies. Marking a milestone for the literary world, the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute formally unveiled Quintessence of Nazrul – the English translations of everything … Read more
Blood, History, and a Record-Breaking Night: ‘Sinners’ Rewrites the Oscar Books The vampires of the Jim Crow South have done the impossible. On a Thursday morning that sent shockwaves through the Dolby Theatre, Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped epic, Sinners, didn’t just lead the pack for the 98th Academy Awards; it devoured the record books. With 16 … Read more
Kaouther Ben Hania on The Voice of Hind Rajab “They’re shooting at me. Please come get me. I’m scared.” It is a recording that has reverberated far beyond the borders of Gaza, chilling the hearts of millions. For two-time Oscar-nominated director Kaouther Ben Hania, those final, desperate pleas from six-year-old Hind Rajab weren’t just a … Read more
Arijit Singh Bids Farewell to Playback Singing Bollywood has had a transformative change. Shocking news from the international Indian community today: the king of voice, Arijit Singh, has decided to retire from playback singing. For an entire generation that identified love, heartbreak, and longing through his soulful voice, the news puts the curtains down on … Read more
Architecture, Activism, and the Art of Living On a rain-slicked afternoon in 2004, tucked away in an unassuming firm at Bangla Motor, a legend was hiding in plain sight. Introduced by the late sculptor Syed Abdullah Khalid, I first encountered Professor Shamsul Wares not amidst the flashbulbs of a gallery opening or the podium of … Read more
Pori Moni Opens Up About Life After Razz For a while, the whirlwind romance of Sariful Razz and Pori Moni seemed blindingly cinematic, but almost three years after their split, in the bowels of its self-created pastiche, that narrative is now being reappropriated by people who actually know better what exactly transpired with this heart-rending … Read more
Prabhas’ latest release, The Raja Saab, which hit theatres on January 9, earned Rs 3.50 crore on Day 8, taking its total box office collection to Rs 133.75 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The Raja Saab follows an ordinary man, Raja Saab (Prabhas), who lives with his grandmother, suffering from Alzheimer’s. She believes her … Read more
Bridgerton: How a Regency Remix Became a Global Empire When Bridgerton swept onto Netflix on Christmas Day 2020, it arrived like a velvet-wrapped gift in an era of gritty, grey prestige TV. It was a glossy indulgence of corsets and candlelit ballrooms that many dismissed as a fleeting holiday distraction. They were wrong. Within 28 … Read more
24th ‘Amar Bhashar Chalachitra’ Opens at Dhaka University The lively courtyard of the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) at the University of Dhaka has, once again, become a haven for film lovers. On the 3rd of February 2026, Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) inaugurated “Amar Bhashar Chalachitra 1432”, its annual flagship event, for the 24th time. Anchored … Read more
In an era where music is often consumed in fragments and fleeting trends, Cinebuzz Music arrives with a quieter, more intentional promise: to return storytelling to the heart of sound. Officially launching from London, United Kingdom, Cinebuzz Music is a new creative platform dedicated to cinematic storytelling through music. Guided by the philosophy “Stories in … Read more
As Rajinikanth turns 75, the moment invites more than celebration—it calls for reflection. Few actors in Indian cinema have inspired devotion across generations, languages, and regions the way he has. Known fondly as Thalaivar, Rajinikanth is not just a movie star; he is a cultural phenomenon whose journey reads like cinema itself. Long before the … Read more
Two Bangla film songs cross the billion-view mark It’s a new milestone for Bangladeshi cinema in terms of releasing digitally. Two songs from the movie Toofan, featuring megastar Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, have already hit one billion views on YouTube — a first for Bangla film music. The songs — Lage Uradhura … Read more