Today marks the 13th anniversary of the passing of legendary writer, playwright, and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, whose prolific career transformed contemporary Bengali literature and media. Born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur, Netrakona, Humayun Ahmed captivated generations of readers

Talented Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan appeared alongside Indian actress Mandira Bedi on a Mumbai stage this week, sharing thoughts on the emotional depth of motherhood while subtly promoting her new film Dear Maa. The event, hosted by a prominent Bollywood production house, brought

HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character. The photo released by HBO shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature

A Dhaka court today (July 13) granted bail to popular actress Apu Biswas in an attempted murder case linked to last year’s July-August Mass Uprising. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mustafizur Rahman passed the order after Apu Biswas surrendered before the court and sought

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has said the July Uprising was essential and justified, describing it as a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment of people’s power and freedom. In a Facebook post today, Badhon wrote, “Anyone who says the July Uprising was wrong — I

Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila condemned the recent rape incident in a village under Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla. Earlier, a 25-year-old woman was reportedly raped after miscreants broke into victims home. The incident sparked outrage after a video related to the assault surfaced

Shefali Jariwala, popularly known as the “Kanta Laga Girl” after her breakout appearance in the early 2000s music video, has died at the age of 42. She reportedly passed away around 11:30 pm on June 27 before being admitted to Bellevue Multi-Speciality Hospital in Andheri,

Kaushik Hossain Taposh, Chief Executive Officer of Gaan Bangla Television, was released on bail from Keraniganj Central Jail on Wednesday evening around 7pm. Dhaka Division DIG (Prisons) Md Zahangir Kabir confirmed the matter and said Taposh walked out of jail after securing bail.

US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer

Popular Bangladeshi actor and producer Zahid Hasan has been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka for the past four days due to breathing complications. According to sources close to the actor, Zahid Hasan travelled to Nepal on January 10 for a drama shoot. During his stay there,

A concert celebrating the works of Bangladesh’s national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is set to take place this evening (May 31) at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka, featuring performances by 10 prominent local bands. Titled Nazrul Concert 2025, the event will begin at 5 pm and continue

"Birds of a Feather" singer Billie Eilish landed the top honor on Monday at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year in Las Vegas at a red-carpet ceremony that celebrated winners selected by fan votes. Pop singer Eilish claimed the artist prize over Taylor Swift,

Popular singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has been arrested by Demra Police in a case filed over physically abusing a female student. Confirming the matter on Tuesday, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division Mohammad Talebur Rahman said Noble was arrested in

A Dhaka court today granted bail to actress Nusraat Faria in connection with a case related to the July uprising.  Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman passed the order after a hearing on her bail petition. Faria had been sent to jail yesterday in

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said the arrest of actress Nusrat Faria as embarrassing.  He made the remark through a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday (May 19). He said the interim government’s main task should be to bring the real culprits of the

Bangladeshi actress Nusrat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday (May 18) and handed down to Vatara Police Station for questioning. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner S.N. Md. Nazrul Islam confirmed the matter. He said that Faria

Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster, "Thunderbolts"*, continues its reign at the North American box office, holding the number one spot for a second consecutive weekend. The film, featuring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, brought in an

More than 400 leading British artists, including Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa, Sir Ian McKellen and author Kazuo Ishiguro, have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to strengthen copyright protections in the age of artificial intelligence. The letter warns that

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with key European leaders in Kyiv as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and

Ekushey Padak-winning music researcher, writer, and singer Dr. Mustafa Zaman Abbasi has passed away in Dhaka at the age of 89, casting a pall of grief over the country's cultural community. He died in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Banani, the capital, where