Fake page with Alamgir’s name creates controversy

A Facebook post from a fake page, claiming it to be Alamgir’s, has been creating several controversies lately.
15 October 2020, 11:12 AM

List of Billboard Music Awards winners in top categories

A list of winners in the top categories at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, held Wednesday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
15 October 2020, 06:36 AM

TV's serial killer drama 'Dexter' gets a revival

Dexter, one of America’s best known TV serial killers, is on his way back.
15 October 2020, 04:26 AM

Soumitra Chatterjee tests Covid-19 negative: Hospital sources

Noted actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested negative for coronavirus and his condition has improved, doctors attending on him at a private hospital in Kolkata say.
14 October 2020, 18:39 PM

Nusraat Faria’s song ‘Ami Chai Thakte’ strikes a chord

Popular Actor Nusraat Faria’s song “Ami Chai Thakte” was released on the official YouTube channel of SVF today. The song, voiced by the actor herself, is written by Syed Atiq and composed by Subir Dev, also known as Master-D.
14 October 2020, 14:43 PM

Star Cineplex to reopen from October 23

Recently, the government allowed all cinema halls in the country to reopen from October 16 after being closed for more than six months.
14 October 2020, 14:12 PM

All cinema halls to be opened from October 16

Cinema Halls given permission to open from October 16
14 October 2020, 12:48 PM

UK-based singer Rubayyat Jahan to release a song for Durga Puja

Popular UK-based singer Rubayyat Jahan will be releasing a new song for the upcoming Puja celebrations. The song will be released under the banner of Dhruba Music Station.
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Ekushey Padak winning writer Rashid Haider no more

Renowned writer Rashid Haider passed away at his residence in the capital’s Fuller Road at 8:30 am today. He was 80 years old, and died of old-age complications. Rashid Haider was formerly the director of Bangla Academy and executive director of Nazrul Institute. He received the Bangla Academy Award in 1984, and the coveted Ekushey Padak in 2014 for his contributions with the pen, among several accolades.
13 October 2020, 10:56 AM

Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield rumoured to appear in ‘Spider-Man 3’

Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are rumoured to be reprising their respective Spider-Man roles, next to Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in “Spider-Man 3.”
13 October 2020, 09:16 AM

Ekushey Padak winning writer Rashid Haider passes away

Renowned writer Rashid Hyder passed away at his residence in Dhaka at 8:30 am today. He was 80 years old at the time of passing. Rashid Hyder was the director of Bangla Academy and former executive director of Nazrul Institute. He received the Ekushey Padak in 2014 for his contributions to the cultural arena.
13 October 2020, 05:54 AM

Gal Gadot cast as Cleopatra; faces backlash

Gal Gadot is all set to collaborate again with director Patty Jenkins for a historical drama on Cleopatra, according to media reports. However, Gadot is an Israeli actor, and some have raised questions regarding whether she is fit to play the role.
12 October 2020, 10:38 AM

Gal Gadot cast as Cleopatra; faces backlash

Gal Gadot is all set to collaborate again with director Patty Jenkins for a historical drama on Cleopatra, according to media reports. However, Gadot is an Israeli actor, and some have raised questions regarding whether she is fit to play the role.
12 October 2020, 10:35 AM

Maznun Mizan’s new directorial venture in the works

Television and theatre actor Maznun Mizan has directed several TV shows in recent times.
12 October 2020, 09:27 AM

Remembering Challenger on his 10th death anniversary

A S M Tofazzal Hossain, known by his on-screen name Challenger, entered the showbiz industry under the guidance of Humayun Ahmed. His debut tele-fictional was “Hablong-er Bazar” (2000). Today marks his 10th death anniversary.
12 October 2020, 07:20 AM

Soumitra Chatterjee’s condition marginally improves after plasma therapy

The health condition of iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who is being treated for Covid-19 at a private hospital in South Kolkata, marginally improved on Sunday and he no longer needs oxygen support, a senior official of the medical facility told Indian media.
12 October 2020, 05:17 AM

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson now has over 200 million Instagram followers

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is the first American man to surpass 200 million Instagram followers.
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Ananta Jalil backtracks from victim-blaming after public backlash

After backlash on social media, actor Ananta Jalil has backtracked on his previous comment where he blamed "revealing dresses" worn by women for inviting "unwanted sexual advances", and uploaded a “corrected” version of video on his verified Facebook page, claiming that he “does not want to be involved in controversy” and apologised for any “misunderstanding”.
11 October 2020, 13:22 PM

Ananta Jalil's ‘lesson’ for rapists descends into victim-blaming

Amid countrywide protests over the growing incidents of rape and violence against women, actor Ananta Jalil has blamed “revealing dresses” worn by women for inviting “unwanted sexual advances”.
11 October 2020, 07:12 AM

Jaya Ahsan’s 'Binisutoy' in Hawai'i International Film Festival

Jaya Ahsan's film "Binisutoy/Without Strings" will be on display in the 40th iteration of Hawai'I International Film Festival (HIFF), in the "Spotlight on India" segment.
10 October 2020, 16:12 PM