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A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against actress and singer Meher Afroz Shaon in a case filed by her stepmother, Nishi Islam. The information was confirmed on Wednesday, April 23. The arrest order was issued a day earlier, on Tuesday (April 22), by the Dhaka Metropolitan’s First Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court. Shaon is accused of physically assaulting ...

Popular Bangladeshi actress Shamsunnahar Smrity, known by her stage name Pori Moni, has been sued by her former domestic helper, Pinky Akter, over allegations of physical abuse. The case was filed on Tuesday (April 22) at Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Nazmin Akter recorded the plaintiff’s statement and directed Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to probe the matter and submit ...

World-famous actress Angelina Jolie on Saturday reaffirmed her support to Gaza by sharing a Doctors Without Frontiers report on Gaza in an Instagram story. In a post shared by Jolie – who spent over 20 years as a goodwill ambassador and special envoy for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency – the humanitarian aid group described the situation in Gaza ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Under a crescent moon on a soft spring evening, London’s Poplar Union came alive with the sounds of Dhamail, the soul-stirring folk tradition of Bangladesh’s Sylhet region. Over a hundred guests gathered for the Third Brit-Bangla Heritage Festival, curated by Mukto Arts, which this year focused on Dhamail’s deep cultural and emotional roots. The evening opened ...

‘Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020’ winner Tangia Zaman Methila is coming back in acting after six years by shooting in an anthology film, ‘Thursday Night’. Zahid Pritam has directed the film. The shooting of the entire film is over. The model-actress said that only one scene is left to shoot. She also said that the rest of the work will be ...

The 47th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious cinematic events, kicks off Thursday in the Russian capital with an impressive lineup celebrating its 90th anniversary. This year’s festival features a diverse program, showcasing 200 films from 50 countries, according to the organizers. The grand opening film, His Name Was Not ...

Experience the richness and diversity of global Bengali cinema and conversations at iconic London locations, including the Guildhall and Bank of England. London, UK – April 13, 2025 – The London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF) today announced the full lineup of films included in this year’s 8th edition of Europe’s largest Bengali film festival, running from April 22 to 27, ...

Cate Blanchett has revealed she may be ready to close the curtain on her acting career after more than three decades in the spotlight. In a recent interview with Radio Times Magazine, the Oscar-winning Australian actress said she’s “serious about giving up acting” and is eager to explore other passions. “My family roll their eyes every time I say it, ...

Model and Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020 winner Meghna Alam has been officially shown arrested in a fraud case filed with Dhanmondi Police Station. She is accused of being part of an organised crime ring that allegedly used attractive women to lure foreign diplomats and wealthy businessmen into romantic relationships, later blackmailing them for large sums of money. The court on ...

The marriage and honeymoon of Bollywood stars Arbaaz Khan and Sura Khan are now old news. The latest update is that Sura Khan is expecting; she’s going to be a mother. The couple was recently spotted leaving a maternity care center in Mumbai, where a team of photographers captured them together, confirming speculation that Sura is pregnant. Arbaaz, who is ...