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Duronto TV Marks 37th Season With New International Cartoons and Expanded Weekend Lineup

Duronto TV will open its 37th season on Sunday with new Bengali-dubbed animated series, four Strawberry Shortcake films and continuing local favourite Sobar Bondhu Toton.

Jamuna Future Park Rock Night Turns Chaotic as Fans Breach Barriers Ahead of James Performance

Bangladeshi Islamic party alliance demonstrate

A major rock concert at Dhaka's Jamuna Future Park descended into chaos after security barriers reportedly failed, allowing ticketless spectators to enter and causing severe overcrowding.

Dawn Attack Shatters Calm in Moghbazar as Shots Target Singer Asif Akbar's Vehicle

Asif Akbar attends the "Boneyard" special screening

Unidentified attackers fired at singer Asif Akbar's parked car in Moghbazar early Saturday. No one was injured, while police are collecting CCTV footage and investigating the motive.

People arrive at a cinema hall to watch Bollywood movie

Tama Mirza's Double Recognition: From Dhaka Stage to American Soil Within Hours

Bangladeshi actress Tama Mirza received two acting honours in less than 24 hours, winning for Amalnama at the OTT & Digital Content Awards before accepting a Dhallywood Award in the United States.

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Dhallywood Tests Festive Season With Three Distinct Theatrical Releases

Three Bangladeshi films—Sneher Bondhon, Cutpiece and Chirkut—are scheduled for release during Durga Puja, testing whether non-Eid holidays can attract audiences to local cinemas.

Shania Rahman Oct 12, 2026

Mehazabien Chowdhury's Second Popular Actress Honour Highlights Her Steady Rise in OTT Storytelling

Mehazabien Chowdhury won Best Actress in the Popular Choice category for Neel Shukh at the 2025 Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards.

Shania Rahman Oct 12, 2026

Nisho and Mehazabien Take Their Familiar Chemistry to Cinema for the First Time with 'Pulsirat'

Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury will appear together in a theatrical film for the first time in 'Pulsirat', directed by Vicky Zahed and produced by SVF Alpha-i Entertainment Limited.

Shania Rahman Oct 10, 2026

UNESCO and Windmill Move Rickshaw Painting Toward a Global Stage

UNESCO and Windmill Advertising have signed an MoU to promote Dhaka's rickshaw painting through training, exhibitions and commercial partnerships while supporting practising artists.

Shania Rahman Oct 08, 2026

Star Cineplex Turns 22 With a One-Day Ticket Deal

Star Cineplex is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a one-day buy-one-get-one ticket offer, a Facebook memory contest and renewed hopes for Bangladesh's local film industry.

Shania Rahman Oct 08, 2026

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