The High Court on Monday stayed the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election appeal board’s decision that declared actress Nasrin Akhter Nipun as the general secretary of the organisation unopposed, disqualifying actor Zayed Khan as a candidate. The court also asked the election appeal board headed by film director Sohanur Rahman Sohan to explain within seven
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Misha gave it generously: Ilias Kanchan and Nipun take oaths
Former president Misha Saudagar, who lost from the Misha-Zayed panel in the Bangladesh Film Artiste’s Association election, held on 28 januay 2022, administered the oath to the newly elected president Ilyas Kanchan of the organization at the open premises of BFDC on Sunday evening. People around the ceremony became amazed with this. Many expressed excitement ... Read more
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar no more
Beloved legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday at the age of 92, her sister Usha Mangeshkar said. She was admitted to a hospital in early January this year, after she tested positive for Covid-19 and was also diagnosed with pneumonia. Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to the ICU with mild symptoms and was recovering slowly, ... Read more
Zayed Khan’s candidature canceled, Nipun elected new General Secretary
Finally, the Appellate Board has rejected the candidature of Zayed Khan and declared Nipun as the General Secretary. Sohanur Rahman Sohan, head of the appellate Board, announced the disqualification of both Zayed Khan and executive panel member Chunnu, through a press conference today. “We have found enough evidence to prove that
Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary
Ilias Kanchan and Zayed Khan were elected President and General Secretary respectively in yesterday’s Film Artistes’ Association election for 2022-24 term. A total of 43 candidates contested for 21 posts in the election. Among others, 41 candidates contested in two panels named Elias Kanchan-Nipun panel and Misa-Zayed panel. Elias Kanchan and Misha Sawdagar contested for ... Read more
Nasim, Rawnak elected Actors Equity President, General Secretary
Ahsan Habib Nasim and MM Kamrul Hasan Rawnak were elected the president and the general secretary of the Actors Equity for 2022–25 term in the elections to the television artistes’ organisation held on Friday. Chief election commissioner actor Khairul Alam Shabuj announced the results in the evening at Shilpakala Academy in Bangladesh capital Dhaka. Ahsan ... Read more
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ becomes 6th-highest grossing film in history
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” has been climbing up the ladder and has become the sixth-highest grossing movie in history with $1.69 billion at the global box office (not adjusted for inflation). It passed “Jurassic World” ($1.67 billion) and “The Lion King” ($1.66 billion) to secure that spot. Now in its sixth weekend of release, “No ... Read more
Nayak Raj Razzak’s birth anniversary today
Today is the 80th anniversary of the birth of the late legendary actor Abdur Razzak. The beloved actor known as ‘Nayak Raj’ to the country’s film enthusiasts, was born as Abdur Razzak on January 23, 1942 at Nagtola in Taliganj of Kolkata. He acted in different characters in Kolkata-based film industry before migrating to Dhaka ... Read more
Priyanka and Nick are parents via surrogacy
Global icon Priyanka Chopra and Hollywood star Nick Jonas have become parents and welcomed a baby girl. The couple made the announcement on social media. The couple announced the news through their official Instagram account. The new parents are yet to disclose the gender of the baby, but the news portal Page Six has confirmed ... Read more
Solo exhibition ‘Onneshon’ underway at EMK centre
Artiste Suborna Morsheada’s solo exhibition “Onneshon” is underway at Capital’s EMK Centre, featuring 31 artworks which was inaugurated on Saturday (15 January) on EMK Centre’s premises. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Professor Jamal Ahmed (Faculty of Fine Art), along with special guests Professor Anisuzzaman (Graphics department), Asif Uddin Ahmed and Tawhida Shiropa, acting
Asaduzzaman Noor tests positive for COVID-19, the actor had earlier tested positive in December 2020
Veteran actor and lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor has been admitted to a hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19. This is the second time that the actor has been infected with the coronavirus disease. The news was confirmed to media by Ghulam Kuddus, president of cultural organisation Sammilito Sangskritik Jote. “Asaduzzaman Noor bhai’s covid result
Singer Asif Akbar indicted in ICT case
A Dhaka tribunal Thursday framed charges against popular singer Asif Akbar in connection with a case filed by lyricist and composer Shafiq Tuhin under the Information Communication and Technology Act. Asif, now on bail, pleaded not guilty and demanded justice after Judge Mohammad Ash Sams Joglul Hossain of Dhaka Cyber Tribunal read out the charges ... Read more
This time Pori Moni participating in Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association elections
Popular actress Pori Moni is taking part in the election of Bangladesh Film Artists Association, to be held on January 28. The star has signed on as a candidate of Ilias Kanchan and Nipun’s panel for the election. The matter has been confirmed by Simon Sadiq, a candidate for the post of joint secretary of ... Read more
Lata Mangeshkar tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to ICU
Legendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar admitted in a hospital in Mumbai after she tested positive for Covid-19, as per reports. The 92-year-old singer has mild symptoms, ANI quoted her niece Rachna Shah as saying. The singer “is doing fine and she has been kept in ICU as a “precautionary reason considering her age,” Rachna ... Read more
Pori Moni reveals her wedding with Razz, expecting first baby
Parimani has rocked the entire entertainment industry today by announcing the news of her marriage and pregnancy. The actress herself confirmed the news to the media. “Nothing can be more joyful than this,” she said. “I feel like I am floating in the wind.” Pori Moni further said that she tied the knot with Razz ... Read more
Mim reaches in-laws’ house on helicopter
Lux channel i superstar actress Vidya Sinha Mim arrived at her in-law’s residence in Cumilla, on a helicopter. The actress went there on Friday morning, landing on the Cumilla city’s Eidgah field. Mim was engaged to Soni Poddar, a banker by profession, on November 10. The couple tied the knot on January 4, after six ... Read more
Sohel Rana’s condition improves, shifted to cabin
Veteran actor and freedom fighter Sohel Rana was admitted to ICU, as his health deteriorated after he was diagnosed with Covid-19. He has been shifted to the cabin, as his health condition improved. His son, Mashrur Parvez, confirmed the news to media. “We have shifted him to the cabin from ICU on January 6, and ... Read more
Salman Khan’s birthday: here’s all the amazing gifts bhai reportedly received
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan celebrated his 56th birthday with his family and friends on December 27 at his Panvel farmhouse. His family, friends, co-stars and fans across the world extended their best wishes to Salman through social media. He also received many expensive gifts on his birthday. As per reports, the gifts ranged from cars ... Read more
Shabnur hospitalised with Covid-19
Celebrated film star Shabnur has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney, after being diagnosed with Covid-19. The news was confirmed to media by her sister Jhumur, who also said that the actress is under medical supervision. “She had a fever for the last few days, after which she tested positive for the coronavirus. After ... Read more
Actor Sohel Rana on life support
Noted actor and freedom fighter Sohel Rana has been put on life support as his physical condition has deteriorated. Film director Sohanur Rahman Sohan, also the President of the Bangladesh Film Directors Association, confirmed the news. The actor was admitted to a private hospital in Dhaka on December 25, after testing positive for Covid-19. Later, ... Read more