The 76th birth anniversary of prolific author, dramatist, screenwriter and director Humayun Ahmed, will be observed on Wednesday (Nov 13).  The polymath, best known for his fictional characterisations and ‘magic-realism’ based writings, was born in Kutubpur of

British writer Samantha Harvey has been awarded the 2024 Booker Prize for her “beautifully expansive” novel about a day in the life of six astronauts on board the International Space Station. Orbital follows two men and four women as they reflect on humanity and the planet

A man identified as Mohammad Faizan Khan, a lawyer from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested for allegedly making a threatening call to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and demanding ₹50 lakh.  Faizan was detained after failing to comply with a summons from Mumbai

Actress Shomi Kaiser and Chairman of the private entertainment channel Gaan Bangla Kawshik Hossain Taposh were sent to jail following the conclusion of their remand in an attempted murder case filed at Uttara Purba Thana. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaq, after hearing

Beyoncé has made history by becoming the most-nominated artist of all time at the Grammy Awards, overtaking her husband Jay-Z. The couple had been tied on 88 nominations each - but Beyoncé has now pulled ahead thanks to recognition for her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat. He received a threat over a call. It is also said that a case has been registered at Bandra Police Station, in Mumbai.  A leading news platform of India News18 has learned that a resident of Raipur, Chhattisgarh,

Australia's government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media

Kaushik Hossain Taposh, the chairman of music-based television channel Gaan Bangla, was arrested in connection with a genocide case filed in Capital's Uttara Police Station. Members of Uttara East Police Station detained Taposh from Uttara area on Sunday night. 

A legal notice has been sent to the government urging it to ensure that Hindi films from India are dubbed in Bangla before being screened in cinemas across Bangladesh.  Supreme Court lawyer Md Mahmudul Hasan issued the notice on Sunday (Oct 3) via registered mail. The notice

Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 59th birthday today (November 2). Known as the Baadshah of Bollywood and King of Romance, he is one of the most popular actors globally.  Thanks to his looks, charm, and impressive performances, Shah Rukh Khan commands fans wherever he goes. But

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favourites as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died. She was 79. Garr died on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT) of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,”

US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86. "The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known - and I have lost my dad," the actor's daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, said in an

A three-day Lalon festival ended at Chheuriya of Kumarkhali in Kushtia marking the 134th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon, the spiritual mystic of the subcontinent and the Baul king. The festival concluded Saturday (Oct 20) with a call for the quest of building a society where no

Singer Moni Kishore was found dead at his home in the capital’s Rampura area on Saturday night (October 19). According to police, the popular singer from the 90s, died a couple of days ago.  However, the reason behind the death could not be confirmed instantly. The

Former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina, according to state police. Emergency services were called Wednesday evening in order to deal with a man acting erratically and perhaps under the influence, Alberto Crescenti,

“Game of Thrones” fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million. From Thursday through Saturday, the Heritage Auctions event in Dallas featured over 900 lots including suits of

Globally revered as one of the pioneering Bangladeshi artists of all time, Sultan was born at the Machimdia village in the country’s Narail Sadar upazila on 10 August 1923. Often widely considered the most unique Bangladeshi artist of his timeline in terms of many aspects, SM

There are few stars whose impact on Bollywood is as enduring as that of Rekha. As the actor turns 70 on Thursday, film writer Yasser Usman explores her charm and legacy. Rekha is one of India’s most glamorous icons - a woman who captured headlines and people's imaginations

The inaugural ceremony and screening of the movies for the “2024 Korean Film Festival” will be held at the Grand Auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum in the capital on Friday. Organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka, the two-day film festival

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government's highest recognition in the field of cinema, on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to Chakraborty, star of films such as Mrigayaa, Disco Dancer, and Prem Pratigya,