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    At the Nunnery Gallery, Bow Arts is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Laisul Hoque, winner of the 2025 East London Art Prize. Hoque premieres a new installation, film, and works on paper, each exploring micro-histories and personal memory in the context of political unrest and turmoil in Bangladesh. Titled The Ground Beneath Me, the exhibition positions ...

Popular Bangladeshi film actor Ilias Javed has passed away after a long battle with illness. He breathed his last at his residence in Dhaka’s Uttara between 11:00am and 11:30am on Wednesday (21 January), according to the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association. The association’s organising secretary, Joy Chowdhury, confirmed his death to the media this afternoon, saying Javed had been suffering from ...

Popular Dhallywood actress Tama Mirza is set to appear in two consecutive films in the new year, keeping her fans excited about what’s ahead. One of the projects is “Joljuddho”, directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, where Tama Mirza will be seen opposite versatile actor Mosharraf Karim. Alongside this, Tama Mirza is also preparing for another upcoming film by director Hasan ...

Popular television presenter Rafsan Sabab and acclaimed singer Zefer Rahman tied the knot on Wednesday, ending years of speculation surrounding their relationship. Rafsan Sabab shared the news in a Facebook post, seeking blessings from their well-wishers as they begin a new journey together, surrounded by the love of friends, family and loved ones. “Today, we unite our lives and step ...

A Dhaka court on Monday exempted popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother in a case over embezzlement of Tk 27 lakh. Dhaka executive magistrate Md Adnan Zulfiqar passed the order after hearing, said Advocate Tuhin Hawladar, lawyer of actress Mehazabien. According to the case statement, Mehazabien took Tk 27 lakh from plaintiff Amirul Islam through Nagad and bKash promising ...

Popular singer and actor Tahsan Khan has confirmed that he and his second wife, makeup artist Roza Ahmed, are no longer together, ending months of speculation about their marriage. Speaking to media on Saturday, Tahsan said, “The news is true. We have been separated for a long time; since the end of July last year. Details will be announced at ...

Lionsgate has announced a sequel to the box-office success The Housemaid, just weeks after the film’s release starring Sydney Sweeney. The studio said production on The Housemaid’s Secret will begin later this year. The sequel will be based on the second book in author Freida McFadden’s bestselling thriller trilogy. Released during the holiday season, The Housemaid has performed strongly at ...

Shobhaa De has reflected on how Rekha’s power is in her mystique. She said that if the actress makes herself too visible, she will risk being overexposed and losing that power. Shobhaa mentioned that since Rekha hasn’t done a film in over a decade, her charm and aura are kept alive only by her obscurity. Shobhaa lauded Rekha for being ...

Victoria Jones, the daughter of the actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been found dead in a San Francisco hotel. Jones, 34, was discovered in the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to TMZ, which cited law enforcement sources. A spokesperson for the San Francisco fire department confirmed the news, telling media outlets that paramedics had been called to the ...

A pall of grief has descended across the country following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, with condolences pouring in from across society, including the culture and entertainment sector. Prominent artists, filmmakers and leading cultural institutions have taken to social media to express their sorrow and pay tribute to one of Bangladesh’s most influential political figures. Cultural ...