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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 ...

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone tasted success in their respective careers around the same time. The duo shared screen space for the first time in Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), and instantly fell in love. From holding hands at parties to attending events together, both Deepika and Ranbir would shout from the rooftops about their love for each other. Their relationship ...

Actress Gulshan Ara Ahmed, a well-known face of the showbiz industry, has passed away. She passed away at 6:40 am on Tuesday (April 15). Director Kajal Arefin Ome confirmed the matter through a post on social media. In the post, she wrote, ”Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Our Gulshan Ara Ahmed Apa passed away at 6:40 am today.” Ome ...

Chhayanaut marked the beginning of the Bangla New Year on Monday with its signature cultural celebration held under the centuries-old banyan tree at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka. This year’s event, themed “Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy” (My Liberation Lies in Light), welcomed the dawn of Pahela Baishakh with vibrant performances celebrating the essence of Bengali heritage. Starting at sunrise, the programme ...