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.
Cinebuzz Films – Director Sham Islam is ready with the final shoot of his 3rd social awareness film, ‘Sundori’. This film is in line with his previous critically acclaimed films, such as Briddhashram, which dealt with elder neglect, and Pori Lost in Dhaka, a riveting take on child trafficking. In Sundori, Islam trains his eye … Read more
A Restless Talent Who Left Too Soon Hollywood is in mourning following the sad news of the passing of James Ransone, a versatile actor best known for his scene-stealing role on Running Scared. Ransone died of suicide at 46, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said in confirming his death. Ransone was actually born in … Read more
Janhvi Kapoor’s defining moment Earlier this year, Janhvi Kapoor took to the stage at the NDTV Indian of the Year Awards in New Delhi to receive her Female Actor of the Year award. This was an honour infinitely greater than acclamation by one’s professional peers. It was an occasion for reckoning, reflection, and quiet transformation … Read more
When Cinema Became an Act of Resistance Mohammed Bakri, the Palestinian actor and filmmaker whose work bridged art and unapologetic political commitment, has died at 72. A lone voice in Middle Eastern cinema, Bakri spent his life imploring film to bear witness, and it could and should. He died on Wednesday at Galilee Medical Centre … Read more
Bangladeshi cinema-sphere buzzed again as the poster and a short but power-packed 2:21-minute trailer for Roid were released. The visuals, unveiled on Tuesday, quickly caught the attention of both viewers and industry insiders, confirming the return of a collaboration that had once redefined notions of local storytelling. Directed by popular filmmaker Mejbaur Rahman Sumon and … Read more
Stranger Things Confronts Its Final Reckoning Nearly a decade of Demogorgon’s, flickering Christmas lights, and synth-soaked nostalgia has brought us to this moment: “Stranger Things” is closing out its run. Now, as the fifth and final season opens, the hugely successful series finally gets ready to put Hawkins, Ind., out of business in what amounts … Read more
Pop great Barry Manilow has disclosed he has lung cancer, a revelation that has brought expressions of concern — and appreciation for the songwriter’s frankness in discussing his health hereafter. The Grammy-winning 82-year-old shared the news with fans on Instagram Monday, revealing that he was surprised by the diagnosis. Manilow had been experiencing long-term bronchitis, … Read more
Bangladesh shines on the Miss Universe Stage It’s customary to grace the world and leave quite a significant mark; we all know that Bangladesh is no exception, but this time it’s different – very radiant, as the 74th Miss Universe edition has just started. Our model/actress Tangia Zaman Methila has proved to be one of … Read more
Bangladesh’s Kazi Mahadi joins mentorship panel at Fajr International Film Festival Bangladesh has earned a proud new milestone on the global film education map. Kazi Mahadi Muntasir, a prominent academic and media professional, has been selected as a mentor for the Talent Campus of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, one of the most influential … Read more
Remembering Dharmendra, Bollywood’s Eternal He-Man It’s curtains for one of the Indian film industry’s favourite sons. Bollywood’s “He-Man,” Dharmendra, died in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 89. IANS reported his death 12 days after he was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital; he had been admitted there in late October with difficulties related to … Read more
How a fading Bangladeshi tradition captured the world’s spotlight Bangladesh’s travelling circus of yore, formerly a cherished font of wonder, music and community spirit, is re-emerging on the world stage in a potent new documentary. Stage of Survival, a short by the Bangladeshi documentary photographer and filmmaker Probal Rashid, has been receiving international acclaim for … Read more
Runa Laila’s voice lights up Coke Studio Bangla’s Season Finale The third season of Coke Studio Bangla has finished on a strong, evocative note, featuring one of South Asia’s most beloved musical voices. The season finale highlights a soul-stirring new interpretation of the Sufi classic “Mast Qalandar,” signalling an emotional return for legendary singer Runa … Read more
Paving the way for a new face in ‘Rakkhosh’ After making waves with her performance opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”, actress Sabila Noor quickly became one of the most talked-about names in Dhallywood. As fans eagerly awaited news of her next big-screen project, reports surfaced that she had signed on for “Rakkhosh”, directed by Mehedi … Read more
Jannatul Oishee is acting opposite Shakib Khan for the first time. The name of the film is “Soldier”. She talked about the film with Cinebuzz Times. First shooting with Shakib Khan, surely it’s a chance to get to know him up close? Jannatul Oishee: Why is Shakib Khan such a big star in the country? … Read more
A public notice was published in two widely circulated newspapers today, terming 261 people, including the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fugitives in a sedition case, asking them to appear before the concerned court on November 11. The notice was published in the daily Amar Desh and The Daily Star, listing the names and addresses … Read more
A Dhaka court has ordered the filing of a murder case in connection with the death of popular film actor Salman Shah, nearly three decades after his death rocked Bangladesh’s entertainment industry. The order was issued on 20th October by Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jannatul Ferdous Ibn Haque, according to Abid Hasan, the lawyer … Read more
Popular actor Mahiya Mahi is set to make her comeback to the silver screen with director Saikat Nasir’s upcoming film “Ontorjami”, after a long hiatus from acting. She was last seen shooting for Badiul Alam Khokon’s “Officer in Charge”. Produced by Jaaz Multimedia, Ontorjami is being described as a “lady action movie” with no male … Read more
Popular artiste Jaya Ahsan has said that despite being dedicated to her craft, she was not properly utilised by the country’s film directors. She made the remarks while appearing on a podcast recently, where she opened up about her struggles in the Bangladeshi film industry and her eventual move to Kolkata. Jaya said, The country’s … Read more
Legendary rock musician Nagarbaul James has announced his marriage and the birth of his son, Gibran Anam, with his third wife, US-born Bangladeshi Namia Amin, now known as Namia Anam. The child was born on June 8, 2025, at Huntington Hospital in New York. James said, At this stage of my life, the arrival of … Read more
Renowned actor and founder of the “Nirapad Sarak Chai” movement, Ilias Kanchan, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He has been ill for the past seven months and has been undergoing treatment in London for the last six months. Ilias Kanchan’s son Mirajul Moin shared the information while virtually attending a press conference from … Read more