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

Brazilian authorities have detained two individuals accused of plotting a bomb attack at Lady Gaga’s free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, which drew over two million fans. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro announced on Sunday that it had foiled a planned

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, escalating his administration’s global trade offensive. Declaring that America’s film industry is facing a “rapid decline,” Trump said he had

A Dhaka court today granted a 7-day remand for actor Siddiqur Rahman Siddique in connection with an attempted murder case involving van driver Jabbar Ali Hawlader during last year’s anti-discrimination student protest in Gulshan. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md

Actor Siddiqur Rahman Siddiq was physically assaulted and later handed over to police in the capital’s Kakrail area on Tuesday (April 29). A video of the incident went viral on social media this afternoon, showing several young men dragging and manhandling the actor. His clothes

A court in Dhaka has issued arrest warrants against actress and producer Meher Afroz Shaon and former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of the Counter Terrorism Unit, Nazmul Hasan, in connection with a case filed over alleged abuse and misuse of authority. The warrants were issued

Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata on Friday night (April 18) after experiencing sudden chest pain and breathing difficulties. Hospital sources confirmed that Mukherji's condition is currently stable, with further tests expected on April

A Dhaka court today showed model Meghna Alam arrested in a fraud case filed with Dhanmondi Police Station, involving allegations of luring a foreign diplomat into a honeytrap. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Masum Miah passed the order after police produced Meghna before the court,

A Dhaka court has ordered model Meghna Alam, winner of Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020, to be detained in jail for 30 days under the Special Powers Act, 1974. The order was issued on Thursday night (April 10) by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefat Ullah. According to the order, Meghna

Pro-BNP cultural organization "Shobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation" is set to host the Swadhinata Concert on April 11 to celebrate Independence Day 2025 and promote local artistes.  The concert will take place in four divisional cities, including Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka.

Actor Val Kilmer, renowned for his iconic roles in films like Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has passed away at the age of 65.  His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed that Kilmer died from complications of pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Kilmer was diagnosed with

The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes. Here is the full list of winners. Best picture WINNER: Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown

Band Artcell paid tribute to George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Azam Khan, Souls, Miles, and Ayub Bachchu during their performance at the ‘Rhythm of Youth’ concert on Friday (February 28) at the Bashundhara Toggi Club ground. The band opened their set with Pothchola, followed