“Mission: Impossible — Fallout” topped the weekend box office in North America, outperforming the five earlier editions of the stunt-filled Tom Cruise action franchise, final figures showed Monday.
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First biopic of Razzak to be aired on Channel i
Culture Desk Razzak, fondly called ‘Nayak Raj’, made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema, and won the hearts of millions over the years. The National Award-winning actor has also earned fame as director. He lived an illustrious life like a real…
World’s first floating nuclear power plant gets fuel load
Fuel loading of Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only floating nuclear power unit (FNPU) so far, begins in Russia. After getting necessary permission from Rostechnadzor, regulatory body of Russia the stage by stage fuel loading starts on July 25 at the Atomflot (…
PM Hasina unveils book on Bangabandhu’s prison life
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled the cover of a book titled ‘3053 Days’ composed on the prison life of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Elton John launches tirade against Brexit
Sir Elton John has sounded off about the ongoing painful Brexit negotiations, saying that the Leave campaign made “completely ridiculous” promises and that voters didn’t know what they were getting.
Irrfan Khan is a fighter” – Mithila Palkar
Earlier this year, Hindi cinema fans woke up to the unfortunate news of Irrfan Khan suffering from neuroendocrine tumour. The actor is currently undergoing treatment for the same in London.
Shraddha accepts heartbreak is very painful
Entertainment Desk Shraddha has often been linked with her co-stars, which is something every actress faces. Post ‘Aashiqui 2’ success, her named was taken in the same breath as Aditya Roy Kapur’s.
Apu Biswas inaugurates SS Music Club
Culture Desk Dhallywood superstar Apu Biswas inaugurated a new Bangladeshi music production company titled SS Music Club at a grand ceremony in a restaurant in Dhaka on Friday.
Ranbir Kapoor film all set to overtake Tiger Zinda Hai,PK
Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju is about to complete a month and the film is still taking home loads of money. Even as new releases have buffeted this Ranbir Kapoor starrer, it has remained strong and has broken records after records.
Jayanta Chattopadhyay’s return as elocutionist
Culture Desk Jayanta Chattopadhyay is known as an actor. But he is also a prolific elocutionist. He has came in the another old form.
Sonam is super excited about Fanney Khan
Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao starrer Fanney Khan has created a lot of buzz around it.
Shah Rukh appreciates Assam Police
Shah Rukh Khan and his arms-wide-open signature pose comes to our minds. And now, the Assam Police has used that very pose to create awareness for traffic in the state.
Short film Ghraan to be screened Sunday
Culture Desk Ghraan that won the Best Short Film award at the 41st Bangladesh National Film Awards will be careened at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi in the capital Sunday.
Emma Thompson: I grew up with ‘primitive model’ males
Emma Thompson is suddenly feeling her age. The change sweeping Hollywood in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #MeToo movement has left the British actress and director musing on the “primitive model” males that women of her…
Mercury Prize: Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen,Jorja Smith on shortlist
Arctic Monkeys, arguably Britain’s biggest rock band, are among the 12 nominees for the 2018 Mercury Prize.
6 get Raman Magsaysay Award for 2018
In the 60th year of an annual tradition, the Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) Thursday announced that for 2018 six individuals from Cambodia, East Timor, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam will receive Asia’s premier prize,…
Jemima congratulates ex-husband Imran Khan
Jemima Goldsmith has said her former husband Imran Khan has won the general election in Pakistan and will now be the country’s prime minister. She praised the ex-cricketer’s ‘tenacity, belief and refusal to accept defeat’, explaining: ’22 years later, after…
Firoza Begum Memorial Award goes to Runa Laila
Cultural Correspondent The Firoza Begum Memorial Award will be conferred for the third time this year. The award will be formally handed over to this year’s recipient the famous Runa Laila.
Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Badla’ to release in 2019
Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming thriller “Badla,” starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu, will be released on March 8, 2019, the makers announced on Wednesday.
Janhvi Kapoor: Not a star, just trying to be an actor
Actress Janhvi Kapoor who made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak has said she does not feel she has become a star with the success of the film but she is just trying to be an actor.
Chance to walk on ramp with Jaya Ahsan
Entertainment Desk Debi Mancho Model Hunt 2018 is set to kick off soon. Debi and BiswaRang jointly arranged a model hunting camp. Jaya Ahsan walks on ramp with top 20 models.
19th Rainbow Film Festival ends in London
Culture Desk The nineteenth edition of the Rainbow Film Festival ended at Rich Mix Centre, East London, UK on July 22.
Alia admits that nepotism exists in Bollywood
The debate on nepotism is not dying down anytime soon in Bollywood and the latest to chip in is Alia Bhatt.
More than 240,000 people seek James Gunn re-hire
More than 240,000 people have signed a petition for Disney to rehire “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise director James Gunn, who also garnered celebrity support just days after he was axed.
Shahid Kapoor reportedly bought Rs 55 cr apartment in worli
Actor Shahid Kapoor has reportedly booked a swanky duplex apartment in Oberoi realtor’s upcoming Three Sixty West project. As per a DNA report, Shahid Kapoor is all set to be the owner of a sea facing apartment, which is worth…
Why is he putting us through so much pain : Namrata Dutt
Ram Gopal Varma has lately created quite the buzz as he announced another film on Sanjay Dutt’s life. After the immense success of Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, RGV is all set to throw light on the darker side of the actor’s…
Rituparna in Dhaka again
Entertainment Desk The last time celebrated Indina Bangla actress Rituparna Sengupta came to Bangladesh was in April for the promotion of film ‘Ekti Cinemar Golpo’. Now this actress is returning to Dhaka once again. The actress is coming to Dhaka…
American TV gets its first ever transgender superhero
A transgender activist who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls’ bathroom will be TV’s first transgender superhero.
9 stars who turned down great film roles
Brokeback Mountain was met with so much critical acclaim and commercial success, you would think any actor would have loved to star in it. But in fact, producers struggled to cast any major actors in the film while it was…
Bangladesh-Nepal friendship cultural festival to begin today
Culture Desk Bangladesh-Nepal friendship cultural festival will start from today at the National Music and Dance Centre Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the Segun Bagicha area of the capital.