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A wave of Bangladeshi voices capped the final night of the inaugural NYC South Asian Comedy Festival, bringing Dhaka born performers and diaspora storytellers to sold out rooms and sparking fresh attention on Bangladeshi comedy abroad.
President John Dramani Mahama on October 16 commissioned four new envoys, directing Ghana’s ambassador to Israel to uphold the country’s long standing support for a two state solution while advancing labour mobility talks and sector partnerships that serve Ghana’s development needs.
Shah Rukh Khan is curating UNIFYD, a new one-day Indian music and culture festival set for March 20, 2027 at Etihad Live, Yas Island, bringing leading Hindi and Punjabi artists together for a diaspora-focused event with plans for wider expansion.
Actor Imran Khan, an American national holding an Overseas Citizen of India card, has been issued a notice by Mumbai FRRO directing him to leave India by October 28 after he joined an anti Chief Election Commissioner protest. His legal team says it will move the Bombay High Court on October 16 to contest the notice, setting up a test of how immigration rules apply to OCI holders who take part in political demonstrations.
The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared Jailer 2, paving the way for its October 15 release in India. With Bollywood actress Vidya Balan in the cast and distributors confirming a full Hindi release, the clearance marks another milestone for pan India films and raises fresh box office expectations for this Diwali season.
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s dark comedy Lali will serve as the opening night film at the Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle, bringing a high-profile Pakistani title to North American audiences and highlighting an emerging wave of Pakistani filmmaking on the festival circuit.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has continued a spectacular theatrical run, collecting more than Rs 245 crore net in India within seven days and outpacing its predecessor’s lifetime India tally in the opening week.
The Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards bring a three day cultural and industry programme to Manhyia Palace, culminating October 9 with King’s Night in Kumasi where Ghana’s Asantehene is honoured and African creatives convene to showcase film, music and fashion.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 delivered one of 2026’s biggest Bollywood opening weekends, grossing about Rs 273 crore worldwide in three days and crossing key India net and gross milestones.
Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3 continued its strong start on Sunday, securing more than Rs 100 crore in India in its first two days and sustaining heavy show counts across markets.
Toufique Imrose Khalidi, the founder and editor in chief who transformed Bangladesh’s news landscape into the digital era, has died in London. His passing has prompted tributes across the country and renewed discussion about press freedom and digital media standards in Bangladesh.
Nearly two years after its theatrical run, the Hindi sports drama Main Ladega, led by Akash Pratap Singh, begins streaming on JioHotstar on September 30, giving the film a fresh chance to find audiences beyond a muted box office showing.
Anupam Kher was presented with a Certificate of Recognition in Toronto on September 29, 2026, acknowledged for his contributions to cinema, storytelling, education and mentorship while touring North America with his Hindi musical play.
Federal agencies and major financial firms are sounding the alarm about a surge in AI enabled scams that impersonate government departments and trusted institutions. Officials urge Canadians to verify communications and to report incidents to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre immediately.
Bangladesh’s Oscar committee selected Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s Roid as the country’s submission in the International Feature Film category, marking another step in the nation’s growing presence on the global film stage.