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Actress Lili Bernard sues Bill Cosby for sexual assault

A prominent Bill Cosby accuser filed suit on October 14 against the actor over a 1990 hotel room encounter in Atlantic City, New Jersey, before the State's two-year window to file older sexual assault claims expires.
15 October 2021

Will ‘Spencer’ be the Princess Diana story we have been waiting for?

The first look at Kristen Stewart’s Diana for the highly anticipated movie “Spencer” is still etched in my mind. In a red coat and black hat over one of the most iconic hairstyles, Stewart captured the somber yet sunny disposition of the late Princess.
15 October 2021

Aryan Khan to stay in jail as court reserves order on bail plea

 Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, will continue to stay in jail as a special court on Thursday (October 14) reserved its order on the bail pleas filed by Aryan in the cruise drug bust case. The court is likely to pronounce the order next week.
14 October 2021

‘Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi’ to fly on Chorki soon

Dark rusty iron clads dangling from the edges of a discoloured cement wall in a deserted old mill and a board that reads ‘entry without permission is restricted’– that’s how the first look of Raihan Rafi’s debut web film, “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi” was unveiled online. The Chorki original film features Fazlur Rahman Babu in a rugged, torn, pale suit and an anxious but very alarmed Toma Mirza in the lead.
14 October 2021

Woman tries to commit suicide after failing to meet Shakib Khan on set

A woman tried to commit suicide as she was not allowed to meet Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan. The incident took place in Bakurgram of Madarganj upazila, next to which the actor is filming the government-granted movie, “Golui”.
14 October 2021

Badhon to star in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Khufiya’

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon is reportedly set to debut in Bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Khufiya”.
14 October 2021

Modhumita Cinema Hall reopens tomorrow

After remaining closed for 19 months, the renowned Modhumita Cinema Hall is finally reopening tomorrow with Kolkata’s Bangla film, “Baazi”, informs Iftekhar Uddin Naushad, the owner of the hall.
14 October 2021

Megastar Uzzal’s wife Merina no more

Bangladeshi megastar Uzzal’s wife Merina Ashraf Beauty passed away in the early hours of today at the age of 52, after suffering from kidney-related complications.
14 October 2021

‘Maradona: Blessed Dream’ charts rise and fall of legendary Argentine footballer

Amazon Prime Video recently announced “Maradona: Blessed Dream”, a series that charts the rise and fall of football legend, Diego Armando Maradona. It will start streaming on the OTT platform from October 29. The 10-episode series will release with dubs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Bengali, alongside English.
14 October 2021

Puja means reliving my childhood memories: Shankha Dasgupta

Shankha Dasgupta’s directorial “Shunno Theke Shuru”, featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal, was one of the most anticipated episodes of “Close up Kache Ashar Golpo 2021”.
14 October 2021

Third World Bengali Literary Conference hosted in US

“The Third World Bengali Literary Conference”, organised by the North America Bengali Literary Society (NABLS), was held on Zoom. The event drew expatriate Bengali literature aficionados from all over the world.  Seminar speakers included expatriate writers and academics from the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
13 October 2021

How are celebrities spending Durga Puja?

Many celebrities are now busy preparing for Durga Puja, one of the biggest and most colourful festivals in Bangladesh.
13 October 2021

My hard work and dedication have silenced the naysayers: Badhon

The 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) announced their nominees recently. Talented actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in the Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial “Rehana Maryam Noor”.
13 October 2021

Mithila signs Arun Chowdhury’s ‘Jole Jole Tara’

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has been signed to play the lead in the upcoming film “Jole Jole Tara”, a government funded project to be directed by Arun Chowdhury. She will share the screen with F S Nayeem in this production.
13 October 2021

Musical festivities for Abanti Sithi

Abanti Sithi won many hearts with her melodious voice and engaging performances on stage. She became a musical sensation soon after her participation in the popular Indian reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa”. Additionally, she is known for her ingenious ability to whistle, and use cups to give an impressive musical performance.    
13 October 2021

Uniting musicians and music lovers, BBMFC approaches 7 years

Over the years, the band music industry of Bangladesh has not only gifted the most talented musicians and memorable songs, but arguably the most passionate fans.
13 October 2021

Salman Khan’s lawyer to fight for Shah Rukh’s son

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has hired lawyer Amit Desai, who represented fellow actor Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, to appear for his son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.
13 October 2021

Modhuban Cineplex to open in Bogura with Indian films

Modhuban Cineplex is set to open in Bogura with an Indian movie on Friday. The inauguration ceremony will be held with the screening of Kolkata’s Bangla film, “Bazzi” starring Jeet and Mimi Chakraborty in the lead roles.
13 October 2021

Rabindra Sangeet exponent Swapan Gupta no more

West Bengal Rabindra Sangeet artiste Swapan Gupta has passed away after battling cancer for a long time. He was 77.
12 October 2021

In conversation with Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival convener Ghulam Kuddus

Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival enthralled audiences for the last 12 days at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The festival, which returned after a year on October 1, concludes today.
12 October 2021