People from all walks of life today paid glowing tributes to legendary lyricist, film director, producer and screenwriter Gazi Mazharul Anwar at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital. Gazi Mazharul's body was kept at the Central Shaheed Minar from 11am to 12pm to allow the

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death. Silverstone Auctions said there was “fierce bidding” for the black Ford Escort RS Turbo before the sale closed. The U.K.

The Turkish pop star Gulsen was arrested on Thursday after an Istanbul prosecutor opened an investigation into charges of “inciting people to hatred and hostility” after a remark she made on stage about religious schools, local media have reported. Singer Gulsen Bayraktar

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced via social media on Tuesday night. This is the second time the veteran actor has contracted the virus. Amitabh had to be hospitalised in 2020 after he was Covid positive along with son Abhishek and daughter-in-law

The 5th death anniversary of the great hero Nayal Raj Razzak who died at age 75 in 2017, leaving his fans and family, is being observed today. To honor this legend of Bangladesh, several cultural organizations have arranged programs including milad mahfil, food distribution among

The Aswan International Women Film Festival is welcoming submissions for its seventh edition, which will take place in March 2023. The deadline to enter submissions is Nov. 30. Each entry must be either written or directed by a woman. Although the stories can be based on any theme,

Actress Eamin Haque Bobby has accepted that she is in love with businessman Sakib Sonet today (August 19) to the media. There was gossip floating in the air for a long time that both are engaged, but none accepted to the media. However, on Thursday it was Bobby’s birthday when

Iranian film director Morteza Atashzamzam will register a case against Ananta Jalil for allegedly violating the deal for "Din: The Day". The director announced the news by a post on his Instagram handle. "Ananta Jalil has breached the contract by distorting my

Actor Omar Sani said "Those who follow me please try to pray five times," he made this call in a Facebook post on Thursday (August 18) morning. The actor said, "I am also trying hard to pray five times, insha'Allah. None of us will stay on earth forever, so it's

The Oscars has apologised to Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American woman booed off stage nearly 50 years ago. The activist and actress appeared on live TV in 1973 to refuse an Oscar that Marlon Brando won for The Godfather. Brando rejected the best actor award because of

The US actor Anne Heche died, a week after she was critically injured in a car crash. The news was confirmed by a representative for her family to the US online media outlet TMZ, who said in a statement: “We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother,

Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born British author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, has been stabbed as he was about to give a lecture in southwestern New York state. Salman Rushdie's agent has said "the news is not good" after the author was stabbed

The 98th birthday of renowned artist SM Sultan is being celebrated in a befitting manner at his birthplace in Narail today (Aug 10). The SM Sultan foundation and district administration jointly have already organised different programmes to mark the day. The programmes included

Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died, aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' iconic turtle neck jumpers. He was known to experiment with

“Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft, a proud member of the Cherokee nation, a rule-breaker, sharp and astute and on the side—always—of the oppressed,” she wrote.  “He was good-humored, an avid reader, tender and kind. Loud and

The famous Bangladeshi model and Influencer Hamza Khan Shayan received the Iconic Star Award. He was presented with this award in the Yearly Iconic Star Award program held at Bashundhara Convention Hall in the capital on March 7. Hamza Khan is currently one of the most hyped

Film producer Upasana Singh on Thursday moved a local court against Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, accusing her of not honouring an agreement signed for the promotion of a Punjabi movie.  Singh filed a civil suit in the Chandigarh district court, seeking damages for the alleged

Producer Janet Yang has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group’s board of governors announced Tuesday, making her the first Asian American to lead the film academy. Yang, the 66-year-old producer of “The Joy Luck Club” and

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners. The US pop megastar will re-record the track from her latest album "Renaissance" on which she

American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Ms Nichols broke barriers in her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the series, becoming one of the first black actresses in the US to play a figure in authority. She was