Sony ditches tie-up with India's Zee: reports

The collapse is a blow to both firms' hopes of better competing with streaming rivals such as Disney, Amazon and Netflix in the booming entertainment market of 1.4 billion people.
22 January 2024, 04:56 AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger held over luxury watch at Munich airport

Schwarzenegger was expected to be able to continue his journey later in the day but "the watch will probably have to stay", Meister said.
18 January 2024, 04:05 AM

Air force officer turns Miss America winner: Madison Marsh’s story

Madison Marsh, a US Air Force officer, secured the title of Miss America 2024, triumphing over 51 contestants representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a second lieutenant in the US Air Force, Marsh's journey from an Air Force pilot to becoming a top beauty pageant winner reflects an extraordinary path of success.
17 January 2024, 13:33 PM

Tawhid Afridi featured on YouTube's official page

Renowned for his 13-year journey on YouTube, content creator Tawhid Afridi achieves a significant milestone as YouTube has recently featured him on its official page on Instagram.
9 January 2024, 09:55 AM

I am almost immune to personal attacks: Rakin Absar

In the saturated and dynamic landscape of content creation, Rakin Absar is popular for his quirky style, raw humour and even speculations surrounding his sexuality. The content creator juggles various roles in the digital media industry as a comedian, host, marketer, and programme producer.
6 January 2024, 11:27 AM

Tahsan and Chirkutt headline 'Hello China Concert’

On January 1, Dhaka witnessed the celebration of the 55th anniversary of broadcasting Bangla programs in China's state media at Deepto TV's premises. Minister of Cultural Affairs State Minister KM Khalid graced the event titled "Hello China" as the chief guest. The event also welcomed the Chinese Embassy Charge' D'affaires Yan Hualong.
3 January 2024, 10:21 AM

TikTok unveils top videos in Bangladesh from 2023

TikTok, the popular social media platform, has unveiled the most captivating videos of 2023 from Bangladesh, displaying a rich collection of entertainment, lifestyle, education, sports, and cultural content that enthralled audiences throughout the nation.
1 January 2024, 10:46 AM

Mickey Mouse enters public domain after lengthy copyright battle

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.
23 December 2023, 12:21 PM

Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant

A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from her job just hours later.
22 December 2023, 04:16 AM

Proposed Warner Bros-Paramount merger may result in streaming service to challenge Netflix

Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global -- two of the largest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world -- are in early talks for a merger.
21 December 2023, 09:54 AM

Apu Biswas admits her blunder, Taposh forgives

Recently, following the dissemination of a modified version of actress Apu Biswas' conversation with Gaan Bangla Chairperson Farzana Munny on a ‘controversial matter,’ false information proliferated both in local media and on various social media platforms.
19 December 2023, 11:04 AM

RJ Kebria becomes first Bangladeshi to be featured on YouTube’s blog

Md Golam Kebria Sarkar, popularly known as RJ Kebria, is a well-known personality for those who frequently engage with YouTube and Facebook content in Bangladesh. With a vibrant career in radio, he gained popularity for his witty commentary that resonated with the audience. Recently, he became the first Bangladeshi YouTuber to be featured on YouTube’s official blog.
14 December 2023, 05:46 AM

Taylor Swift joins Oprah and Beyonce on Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women 2023 list

Taylor Swift continues her ascent, now standing alongside icons Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce on Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women 2023 list. "The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence," echoes the sentiment of pop legend Beyonce. With this self-assured confidence, women globally have attained stages and pedestals that were once merely the stuff of dreams.
6 December 2023, 07:05 AM

KIFF 2023: Salman Khan and Mamata Banerjee dance at the opening ceremony

Salman Khan was present as one of the chief guests at the programme. Apart from the “Tiger 3” star, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sourav Ganguly and Mahesh Bhatt were also present.
6 December 2023, 06:37 AM

Bollywood’s race to make films on Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel

A good number of films and series have already been released based on true events, particularly of wars and tragic incidents. For instance, “The Railway Man”, based on the Bhopal gas leakage created a stir amongst the audience.
30 November 2023, 14:54 PM

Abanti Sithi to get married next month

The vocalist, who captivated the hearts of many with her melodious voice and remarkable whistling skills, has confirmed that she is tying the knot with Amit, a business professional who is also enthusiastic about music.
27 November 2023, 14:28 PM

Three stalwarts to receive Wrishij Padak

Through a cultural programme with music, recitation, and dance, the event will pay tribute to the deceased artistes who have made huge contributions to the cultural arena. They are poet Asad Chowdhury, and singers Fakhir Alamgir, and Bulbul Mahalanobish.
24 November 2023, 11:04 AM

Porimoni devastated following grandfather’s demise

Shamshul Haque Gazi, the grandfather of popular actress Pori Moni, passed away while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital, reportedly due to old-age-related health problems.
24 November 2023, 07:39 AM

Apu Biswas and Aruna Biswas to debut together on TV 

The programme is scheduled to be telecast at 7:50 pm on Friday at ATN Bangla, confirmed Anjam Masud, the director and convenor of the show.
23 November 2023, 10:29 AM

Actor Rubel buys AL nomination form for Barisal 3

Actor Masum Parvez Rubel, popularly known as Rubel, has collected a Awami League nomination form for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections.
20 November 2023, 12:38 PM