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Actress-turned-politician Koel Mallick on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, adding to the growing list of Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarians stepping down from the Upper House and intensifying speculation over the future political alignment of several party MPs. Mallick’s resignation came amid mounting political uncertainty within the TMC. Earlier, former Rajya Sabha members Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Susmita Dev had ...

A Dhaka court has recently granted permission to exhume the body of renowned actor Salman Shah in a bid to determine the actual cause of his death. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana passed the order on 24 May following an application filed by the investigation officer of the case. Sub-Inspector Shah Alam of Prosecution Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police ...

Rumours of illness and death suddenly spread on social media about actress Tania Brishty. The matter immediately created concern among fans and well-wishers. However, putting an end to the speculation, the actress has clarified that she is alive, stable and recovering at home under medical supervision. Speaking to the media, Tania Brishty said, “I am fine by the grace of ...

Indian actress Taapsee Pannu has never been the kind of actress to stay quiet about the things that matter and this week, she has spoken about something that far too many women in the film industry have experienced but rarely say out loud. Ageism. And the way it quietly, systematically, shuts women out of opportunities the moment they cross a ...

London: A successful and memorable film festival recently came to an end. The curtain fell on the 27th Rainbow International Film Festival at BLOC, Queen Mary University of London, with a large audience in attendance. Rainbow Society provided London audiences with the opportunity to enjoy a diverse selection of acclaimed and aesthetically rich films from different countries. The 27th Rainbow ...

Nearly 27 years after the release of the acclaimed Bangladesh-India joint production film “Hothat Brishti”, the beloved romantic drama is making a comeback in a new avatar. Titled “Abar Hothat Brishti”, the remake stars newcomers Arian Sarwar and Radifa Narmin in the lead roles and is directed by Kamruzzaman. According to the director, filming was completed around three months ago, ...

Popular actress and filmmaker Moushumi has returned to directing after a gap of nearly a decade with her new film “Bichchhed Bedona”. The movie recently received a no-objection certificate from the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), clearing the way for its release. According to sources, Moushumi directed the psychological drama during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film stars actors Ferdous Ahmed ...

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is set to marry girlfriend Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony on Jul 5, reports NDTV. The couple made their first public appearance on his 60th birthday last year, keeping it a secret for 18 months leading up to the event. Before the announcement, Indian media was buzzing with rumours that the actor has been seeing ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : British Bangladeshi Social and Cultural Association UK held its Bengali New Year and Eid reunion. Fakhrul Ambia, president of the British Bangladeshi Social and Cultural Association UK, presided over the Bengali New Year and Eid reunion event at the Brady Arts Centre in East London on June 1. The first part of the event was hosted ...

“Rockstar” is set to make its international debut beyond Bangladesh. Starring megastar Shakib Khan, the film will be screened in 41 theatres across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom starting June 5. The international distribution of “Rockstar” is being handled by Swapna Scarecrow. During its first week, the film will be shown in 30 theatres in the United ...