Senator Mushtaq Ahmed of the Jamaat-e-Islami party called it "shameful". Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar even ordered an investigation. Online chatter amongst Pakistani men in particular has been scathing. But what is sparking such outrage? A 24-year-old woman.

The Maharashtra government has taken action to bolster the security of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan following his complaints of receiving death threats.  As a result, he has been assigned Y+ security status, a level of protection that includes 11 security personnel,

British screenwriter and director Terence Davies, known for films including Distant Voices, Still Lives, has died at the age of 77. He established himself with a trilogy of films - Children, Madonna and Child, and Death and Transfiguration - in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born

From "Star Wars" droid C-3PO's head to Leonardo DiCaprio's "Titanic" costume, a trove of costumes and props are headed to auction next month in a sale of film and television memorabilia worth around $14.6 million. More than 1,800 items are being sold by

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday (October 1) said the ‘Mujib-The Making of a Nation’, a biopic on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will hit theatres across the country on October 13. He announced this at a function in the capital during

Md. Abdullah, founder of "Dako Keno," possesses an intriguing untold story. He consistently spreads joy and happiness through his content and endeavors. He embarked on a fascinating journey. In 2020, he was a Geology student at Dhaka University. His foray into video making

Anisul Islam said journey into the world of language and poetry began in his childhood and he found joy in reciting and listening to poetry.  His passion for preserving and promoting the Bengali language led him to become a successful content creator. He is also

The actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said. He was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. The Dublin-born star worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his five-decade career. He had won four Baftas. His

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) called off its nearly five-month strike on Tuesday night. The union said its members could return to work on Wednesday as it moves to ratify a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios. Leaders of the WGA "voted unanimously to lift the

A US journalist who captured the moment Taylor Swift stepped out with her rumoured new love interest has said it has been "the craziest 24 hours of my life". Jarrett Payton recorded a video clip of Swift, who was spotted on Sunday for the first time with Travis Kelce, a star

Ekushey Padak winning dancer and television actress Zeenat Barkatullah died of old-age complications at her Dhanmondi residence in Dhaka this (September 20) afternoon. Her daughter Bijori Barkatullah, who is also a noted television actress and dancer in the country, confirmed the

In the end, actress Pori Moni sent a divorce notice to Raj on 18 September.  A source from her family confirmed the matter to several media.  However, neither Pori nor Raj could be reached for a comment on the matter.   On September 17, the glamorous Pori Moni

London police said on Monday that they had received an allegation of sexual assault involving UK comedian and actor Russell Brand. The police statement followed allegations published by The Sunday Times newspaper and the Channel 4 broadcaster, which reported that four women had accused

Director Syed Salahuddin Zaki passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Monday night. He was 77. He breathed his last at 11:53 PM at United Hospital in Gulshan. Channel i managing director Faridur Reza Sagor confirmed the matter.  Syed Salahuddin Zaki had one son

Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, said UNESCO in a social media post on “X". “BREAKING! New inscription on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame. The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches. Four women are

Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are to separate after 27 years of marriage, US media have reported. According to celebrity magazine People, the Australian couple said they had been "blessed to share almost three decades together". "Our journey now

Veteran actor Satinder Kumar Khosla, popularly known as Birbal, has died. He was in his 80s.  Khosla breathed his last on Tuesday evening at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital. HE passed away due to cardiac arrest. His final rites will be performed on Wednesday. After learning

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan has just spent three days in theatres and has already amassed ₹350 crore gross at the worldwide box office. The Atlee film had collected ₹240 crore gross worldwide in two days which is interestingly, the same amount collected by Adipurush in two days of its

Actor Danny Masterson was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years to life in prison after he was convicted on two counts of rape earlier this year in a Los Angeles courtroom, according to Deputy D.A. Reinhold Mueller of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Masterson received the