On the very first day of the new year, Siam Ahmed sent a clear message to audiences: ‘hold on tight to your cinema seats’. With a daring new slate of characters lined up, the actor is ready to set the silver screen ablaze in 2026.

Chorki has unveiled the first look of its upcoming web series “Aatka”, drawing attention for its vibrant visuals and lively ensemble. At the centre of the series is Sunerah Binte Kamal, who steps into a flamboyant character that marks a noticeable shift from her recent on-screen roles. As curiosity around the project grows, the actress shares what made working on “Aatka” a particularly enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

“Sultana’s Dream” has travelled widely, screening at major international festivals including the European Film Festival, Goa Festival, Filmfest Hamburg and the Leeds International Film Festival, where it also picked up awards.

Actress Apu Biswas is set to return to the big screen after a brief hiatus with the thriller film “Durbar”, directed by Kamrul Hassan Fuad. The filmmaker confirmed on social media that the film will be released in theatres during Eid al-Fitr.

Disney has officially moved forward with its live-action adaptation of “Tangled”, casting Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider.

The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging revolutionary and Chase Infiniti as his teenage daughter, earned nominations for best ensemble, SAG’s equivalent of best picture, as well as individual acting honours across multiple categories.

Shariar Nazim Joy has completed more than 25 years in the entertainment industry, carving out a multifaceted career across television, cinema, OTT platforms, and hosting. With nearly 750 television dramas to his credit, Joy remains one of the most prolific performers in the country.

After a long gap of 15 years, Shahriar Nazim Joy and Kusum Sikder are set to share the screen once again. Once a popular on-screen pair with a noticeable chemistry, the two drifted apart over time. Breaking that hiatus, they will now reunite—not in a television drama, but in the web series “Paap Kahini 2”, which is being directed by Joy himself.

Popular small-screen stars Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Afsan Ara Bindu are set to reunite after a long gap in the upcoming web series "Headline".

Directed by Arafat Mohsin Nidhi, “Aatka” is based on a story, screenplay, and dialogues by Raba Khan. The project marks the first series for both Raba and Nidhi as creators. According to them, the title “Aatka” comes from a commonly used local word meaning something sudden or abrupt. The name was finalised during a conversation between the two, when the word repeatedly came up and felt instantly fitting for the series.

The shortlist reflects a wide range of political, social and personal narratives, continuing the category’s role as a barometer of global filmmaking beyond Hollywood. The International Feature Film race is often one of the most competitive at the Oscars, with many shortlisted films already established on the international festival circuit.

Model-turned-actress Rafah Nanjeba Torsa has begun the new year by announcing her involvement in four upcoming films, marking a busy phase in her acting career.

Tarr was a defining force behind what later came to be known as slow cinema—a rigorous style marked by long, uninterrupted takes, stark black-and-white imagery, sparse dialogue and a deliberate rejection of conventional narrative rhythm. His films demanded patience, but rewarded it with an unflinching gaze at power, despair and moral decay.

Production on “The Batman Part II” is scheduled to begin next spring, with Warner Bros eyeing an October 2027 theatrical release.

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to begin on January 10, featuring 58 Bangladeshi films across various sections. Among them are 15 feature-length films and 43 short films. This year’s festival will showcase a total of 246 feature-length and short films from more than 70 countries, screened across 11 categories.

A clip from the 2019 television series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”, featuring John Krasinski delivering a forceful speech on Venezuela’s geopolitical significance, has gone viral on social media following the recent US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

“Prince” is scheduled to release during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. In this film, Shakib will be joined by Kolkata’s Jyotirmoyee Kundu, Tasnia Farin, and Sabila Nur.

The actress recently completed shooting for Rasheda Akter Lazuk-directed “Shapla Shaluk”, where she stars opposite Shajal Noor. Although some portions of the film are still left to be shot, Bubly has already moved on to her next assignment.

Two leading actresses and one male lead are coming together in a new web film slated for Eid al-Fitr release. Ashna Habib Bhabna and Prarthana Fardin Dighi will be seen sharing the screen alongside Irfan Sajjad in a project directed by Sumon Dhar.

Following the government’s decision last December to withhold permission for nearly a dozen concerts by foreign artists due to the country’s overall situation, questions naturally arose about the fate of the Dhaka festival.