SonyLIV has released a teaser of its upcoming slate for the year, offering the first look at Arifin Shuvoo in Soumik Sen’s much-anticipated series “Jazz City”.

The festival, scheduled to run from August 1 to 3, will take place at the Angelika Film Center, offering three days of films, culture, and a fashion showcase.

Known for choosing diverse roles, Shuvoo explained, “Films come in all forms. I’ve always tried to explore different dimensions through different stories. That’s why I joined ‘NeelChokro’. If every film was like ‘Mission Extreme’, ‘Dhaka Attack’ or ‘Chuye Dile Mon’, you’d be bored. This one is a different kind of story.”

This Eid, moviegoers are turning out in large numbers to see their favourite stars on the big screen, with six films currently showing in cinemas nationwide. Leading the pack in audience draw is Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, whose film “Taandob” seems to be attracting the most attention.

In a musical crossover, popular rapper Jalali Shafayat and renowned singer-composer Balam have teamed up for a song for the upcoming Arifin Shuvoo-starrer “Neelchokro”, releasing this Eid-ul-Azha. The duo collaborated on “Ei Ondhokarer Shohore”, which not only features Shafayat’s vocals but also marks his acting debut in cinema.

Actor Arifin Shuvoo has returned to the spotlight by surprising fans with a 19-second teaser posted on his official Facebook page yesterday evening. Since announcing signing on “Neelchakra” last year, he had not posted anything about it. However, he captioned the teaser, declaring, “It’s coming,” and sparked widespread speculation and excitement.

The Bangladeshi film “Neelchokro” has been officially selected for the Foreign Language category at the 8th Golden State Film Festival 2025. The festival will take place in Los Angeles, USA, from February 14 to February 21.

The month of December typically witnesses a surge in films based on the Liberation War, but this year has been an exception. However, as the year draws to a close, a Liberation War-themed film is making its mark. “Nakshi Kathar Zamin” hits cinemas across the country today. 

Arifin Shuvoo has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since July. He was previously criticised for not speaking out during the student protests and then made headlines by unexpectedly announcing his divorce.

Filmmaker Asif Islam has officially unveiled some details regarding the upcoming big screen project “Jatri”. Actress Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, known more famously  as Miss World Bangladesh 2020, is taking on the lead role. 

The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films. 

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mondera shared, "I have signed two new films. The shooting has been delayed due to the current political situation, but I hope to start soon. One of the films is a Bangladeshi production, and the other is a Bengali film from Kolkata."

The interim government has initiated efforts to cancel plots allocated under reserved quotas during Hasina's tenure.

The nation faced widespread disruption and violence during the anti-discrimination student movement, which also took a toll on the film industry. Although the situation began to stabilise after the interim government assumed control, filmmakers are hesitant to release their movies. As a result, release dates are being postponed repeatedly, with no clear indication of when new films will hit the screens.

In a statement, the actor expressed his hesitation about sharing personal news during these trying times in the country centring Students Against Discrimination (SAD) Movement. However, he deemed it was necessary to inform the public.

Mondera Chakroborty has captivated audiences with her lead role in "Kajol Rekha”, her debut film, which has received widespread acclaim and international release. Her performance in the film, directed by Gias Uddin Selim, earned her the Best Actress Award in the Popular Category at the Dhallywood Awards in America, marking her first accolade in her film career.

Director Soumik Sen is most likely on his way to showcase the story of Bangladesh’s Liberation War in his upcoming web-series, after receiving critical acclaim of "Jubilee".

The Shakib Khan starrer latest Eid release, “Toofan”, has captivated audiences and reached unprecedented popularity. The film accumulated significant attention both locally and internationally. The Dhallywood superstar is now in high demand across various media outlets. Recently, he participated in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express, delving into his distinguished career and offering insights on a range of subjects.

Over the past few years, films starring Shakib Khan have consistently dominated the box office post-release. All things considered, local audiences have undoubtedly and eagerly been embracing this leading star's films.

While the film initially faced stiff competition from Shakib Khan’s “Rajkumar”, as it enters its fourth week since release, its resonance among audiences is steadily growing. Mondera's depiction of the character “Kajol Rekha” has captivated audiences, particularly the younger generation.