Author: Md Ishtiak Hossain

The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) concluded on Saturday, January 18, with a closing ceremony celebrating global cinema. ‘Kurak’,…

At a time when the direction of theatre in Bangladesh remained uncertain, a pioneer stepped forward with rare conviction. Selim…

Studio Ghibli has recently resurfaced as a global pop culture phenomenon, dominating social media, fashion, memes and digital art trends…

What is the colour of a dream? Is it real, imagined, fleeting or deeply true? These questions subtly underpin Charlie,…

As another year draws to a close, reflection on 2025 and anticipation for 2026 are taking centre stage across the…

A pall of grief has descended across the country following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, with…

In 2025, Dhaka’s cultural landscape continued to flourish through sustained international engagement, with foreign cultural centres playing a notable role…

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) at Segunbagicha continued to assert its place as the nation’s cultural heartbeat in 2025, hosting…

The dazzling fireworks that mark the arrival of the New Year across cities worldwide may symbolise joy and renewal, yet…

Every year, cinema lovers around the world eagerly anticipate international releases. In 2025, major studios relied on big budgets, aggressive…