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Renowned singer Hasan Abidur Reza Jewel passed away at a hospital in the capital on Tuesday. Jewel breathed his last at about 11:53AM, family members confirmed. On July 23, he was suddenly suffering from respiratory problem and was taken to the private hospital. He had been on life support from that night.  

Television presenter Laura Whitmore has alleged she was subjected to “inappropriate behaviour” while on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh celebrity eliminated. Whitmore, who had an ankle injury during the show, says she “raised concerns” at the time. Pernice has previously rejected “threatening or abusive ...

Shafin Ahmed, iconic band artists and former frontman of the legendary Bangladeshi band Miles, has passed away at a hospital in Virginia, United States, at the age of 63. The popular Bangladeshi rock bassist, singer-songwriter and record producer breathed his last at about 6:50am on Thursday (Bangladesh local time) at the hospital while on life support. His wife Nahin Ahmed ...

Whitecross Street Party ups its game with new national and local partners, a focus on inclusivity and celebrating a radical community, using street art and performance to bring people together. The Party returns for its 14th year on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, from 12 – 6pm (both days) bringing a new focus on the radical communities that have ...

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s blockbuster ‘Om Shanti Om’ remains a fan favorite for many, with its soundtrack finding a spot in several Bollywood fans’ playlists. One such iconic song from the film is ‘Deewangi Deewangi,’ which featured 31 stars from the Hindi film industry. The film’s director, Farah Khan, recently revealed in an interview with Radio Nasha that ...

Popular actor of the silver screen during the 1980s and 1990s Sunetra is no more. Suffering from kidney diseases for long time, she died in Kolkata of West Bengal, India on April 23 last at the age of 53. Former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association actor Zayed Khan confirmed about Sunetra’s death through a post on his verified ...

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has recently found herself at the centre of controversy following an altercation in Mumbai’s Bandra. The incident, which occurred late on a Saturday night, involved allegations of her involvement in a confrontation where she purportedly abused and assaulted three individuals. A video circulating online captured Raveena defending herself against accusations of reckless driving and hitting three ...

Actress Rista Laboni Shimana passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday morning due to a brain haemorrhage after battling for life for 14 days. She was 39. Shimana breathed her last around 6am at on Tuesday at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Earlier, she was admitted to a hospital on May 21 after suffering a brain stroke ...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday asked Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta to appear before the agency in Kolkata on June 5 in connection with her alleged role in the Rs 10,000-crore ration scam in West Bengal. According to ED sources, primary investigation revealed that the money earned from the ration scam was used in the Bengali film industry. The ED ...

The pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani, son of Reliance chairperson Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant are in full swing, featuring a luxurious private cruise across Europe. A newly surfaced video online shows the renowned American band Backstreet Boys performing for guests aboard a cruise in Italy. On Thursday, a Reddit user shared a clip from the Ambani cruise, showcasing Backstreet ...