Saturday, 07 Dec, 2024

Entertainment

Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54

Japanese actor Miho Nakayama was found dead in a bathtub in her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54. Ms Nakayama found success as a singer in the 1980s and 90s - at the height of J-pop's influence - but was best known for starring in the 1995 film Love Letter. An acquaintance

Lyricist Abu Zafar dies at 82

Lyricist, composer, and renowned Islamic thinker Abu Zafar, the creator of numerous timeless songs such as "Ei Padma Ei Meghna" and "Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam" has passed away at the age of 82.  He passed away at 3:30 am today (December 6) while

Singer Kabir Suman questions on ‘Felani’s hanging’ at border

West Bengal singer-songwriter Kabir Suman’s recent Facebook statues regarding Felani hanging at the border created a buzz among his fans. Recently, a debate sparked by a poem written by West Bengal poet, lyricist, and filmmaker Srijato Bandopadhyay has drawn Suman's

Pori Moni's 'first husband' killed in road crash 

Ismail Hossain Jamaddar (42), the 'first husband' of popular actress Pori Moni, was killed in a road accident. The incident occurred in the Pachchar area of Shibchar on the Dhaka-Bhanga Highway early Friday (November 22). According to locals and police, Ismail was traveling

Bangladesh not to take part in upcoming Kolkata film festival

After the Kolkata book fair, Bangladesh will not have any representation at the 30th international film festival in the city with no entries from the neighbouring country registered in any section this year, an official said on Thursday (Nov 21). Film enthusiasts will miss Bangladeshi

AR Rahman, Saira Banu confirm divorce after 29 years of marriage

AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have decided to part ways after almost three decades of marriage. According to a report by The Times of India, the news was confirmed by Saira's lawyer, Vandana Shah, who described it as a "difficult decision." In a statement shared,

Denmark wins first Miss Universe crown

Victoria Theilvig of Denmark has won Miss Universe 2024, besting 124 other candidates during the three-hour pageant held in Mexico on Sunday. Sheynnis Palacios passed the crown to another delegate who won the first title for their country. Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria was declared

Desh TV MD Arif arrested in attempted murder case

Arif Hasan, managing director of private television channel Desh TV, was arrested from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on early Sunday (Nov 17). Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media and public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) confirmed

Actor Rubel injured in Madaripur road accident 

Noted actor Masum Parvez Rubel and two others were injured in a road accident in Madaripur on Saturday.  The accident occurred around 10:30 am in Samaddar area of Madaripur on the way from Dhaka to Patuakhali. According to the highway police, three people, including actor

James set to mesmerize fans in Dhaka concert today

Iconic rock star James, popularly known as "Nagor Baul," is set to mesmerize fans with his performance at a concert in Dhaka on Friday (November 15). The event, named Dhaka Retro, will take place at Sena Prangon inside the Dhaka Cantonment. Sharing his excitement, James

Humayun Ahmed’s 76th birth anniversary today 

The 76th birth anniversary of prolific author, dramatist, screenwriter and director Humayun Ahmed, will be observed on Wednesday (Nov 13).  The polymath, best known for his fictional characterisations and ‘magic-realism’ based writings, was born in Kutubpur of

Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel Orbital

British writer Samantha Harvey has been awarded the 2024 Booker Prize for her “beautifully expansive” novel about a day in the life of six astronauts on board the International Space Station. Orbital follows two men and four women as they reflect on humanity and the planet

Man arrested for threatening Shah Rukh Khan 

A man identified as Mohammad Faizan Khan, a lawyer from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested for allegedly making a threatening call to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and demanding ₹50 lakh.  Faizan was detained after failing to comply with a summons from Mumbai

Shomi, Taposh sent to jail in murder attempt case 

Actress Shomi Kaiser and Chairman of the private entertainment channel Gaan Bangla Kawshik Hossain Taposh were sent to jail following the conclusion of their remand in an attempted murder case filed at Uttara Purba Thana. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaq, after hearing

Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

Beyoncé has made history by becoming the most-nominated artist of all time at the Grammy Awards, overtaking her husband Jay-Z. The couple had been tied on 88 nominations each - but Beyoncé has now pulled ahead thanks to recognition for her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat. He received a threat over a call. It is also said that a case has been registered at Bandra Police Station, in Mumbai.  A leading news platform of India News18 has learned that a resident of Raipur, Chhattisgarh,

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

Australia's government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media

Musician Taposh arrested over July-August genocide case

Kaushik Hossain Taposh, the chairman of music-based television channel Gaan Bangla, was arrested in connection with a genocide case filed in Capital's Uttara Police Station. Members of Uttara East Police Station detained Taposh from Uttara area on Sunday night. 

Legal notice seeks Bangla dubbing for Hindi films release

A legal notice has been sent to the government urging it to ensure that Hindi films from India are dubbed in Bangla before being screened in cinemas across Bangladesh.  Supreme Court lawyer Md Mahmudul Hasan issued the notice on Sunday (Oct 3) via registered mail. The notice

Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 59th birthday

Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 59th birthday today (November 2). Known as the Baadshah of Bollywood and King of Romance, he is one of the most popular actors globally.  Thanks to his looks, charm, and impressive performances, Shah Rukh Khan commands fans wherever he goes. But