Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Entertainment

Justin Bieber engaged to model Hailey Baldwin

After reports surfaced this weekend that singer Justin Bieber and model Hailey Baldwin got engaged in the Bahamas, the singer has decided to confirm the news himself. On Instagram, he posted a photo slideshow of the two locked in a loving embrace. It was accompanied by a lengthy

‘Natun Mukher Sondhane’

DHAKA: After long 27 years, the cinematic program ‘Natun Mukher Sondhane’‘[In search of new face]’ is set to begin soon.  The Bangladesh Film Directors Association will hold a press conference at a five-star hotel in the capital on July 14 in this regard. “We’ve

Justin Bieber engaged to Hailey Baldwin

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is engaged to US model Hailey Baldwin, US media report. The 24-year-old popped the question at a Bahamas resort, according to TMZ. His security staff reportedly asked restaurant patrons to put away their phones before the star proposed. CNN and E!

Iman, Shwapnil together in ‘Khoyeri Bikel’

DHAKA: Bangladeshi singer Shwapnil Shojib and Kolkata’s Iman Chakraborty recently lent their voice in a brand new song. The duo also have been casted in the music video of the song titled ‘Khoyeri Bikel’.  Galib Sardar has penned the lyrics while Ehsan Rahi has tuned it and

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said in a statement that she shared on her social media profile on Wednesday afternoon (July 4). Bendre, known for her phenomenal looks and a string of successful cinemas in the 90s, is undergoing

Bongo receives YouTube Golden Play Button

Bongo, the leading digital entertainment content provider in Bangladesh, has reached the milestone of 1 million subscribers on their YouTube channel ‘BongoBD’.  In recognition of this unique accomplishment, YouTube has awarded Bongo with the 'Golden Play Button', making

Priyanka Chopra unveils the cover of her memoir ‘Unfinished’

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is writing a memoir, titled Unfinished, which will be published simultaneously in India, the US and Britain next year.  In the memoir, Priyanka said, she is ready to write about her feelings during the course of what has been a fascinating journey.

Asif withdraws bail plea

DHAKA: Singer Asif Akbar withdrew the bail petition within an hour after filing it with a Dhaka court on Sunday (June 10). Asif’s lawyer Advocate Kazi Nazibullah Hiru filed the petition with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in the morning.   Afterwards, the plea was

Remand plea rejected, Asif sent to jail

DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Wednesday (June 6) rejected the remand petition against popular singer Asif Akbar in a case filed under ICT Act and sent him to jail.  Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Keshab Roy Chowdhury passed the order after Crime Investigation Department (CID) of

Asif arrested in ICT case

DHAKA: Popular singer Asif Akbar was arrested from his studio in Tejgaon FDC area early Wednesday (June 6), in a case filed under ICT Act. A team of CID arrested Asif around 1:30am. Lyricist-composer-singer Shafiq Tuhin, as a plaintiff, filed the case with Tejgaon Police Station on

Musician Bulbul stable after heart surgery

DHAKA: Noted lyricist, composer and music director Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul’s health condition is improving after surgeons inserted two rings in his heart suffering multiple blocks, said his son Samir Ahmed. According to reports published in news media, Bulbul underwent a heart surgery

Moushumi’s first tour to Barishal in-laws house after Eid

DHAKA: Moushumi-Omar Sani are one of the celebrity power couples in the country’s showbiz industry. The film stars have passed almost two decades together. The fact that will leave you in wonder is Moushmi never has gone to her in-laws house in Barishal's Gournadi upazila.  

Priyanka Chopra urges int'l community to protect Rohingya children

DHAKA: Bollywood-Hollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has called on the world communities to pay concentration for ensuring the rights of distressed Rohingya children, who have been sheltered at the refugee camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar after fleeing persecution in Myanmar. Priyanka

Tazin Ahmed laid to rest at Banani Graveyard

DHAKA: Popular TV actor and anchor Tazin Ahmed, who died after a cardiac arrest at a city hospital on Tuesday (May 22), was buried at Banani graveyard in Dhaka Wednesday (May 23). Her namaj-e-janaja was held after Zohr prayers at Azad mosque in Gulshan. She was buried in her

TV actress Tazin Ahmed no more

DHAKA: Television actress Tazin Ahmed died of heart attack while undergoing treatment in a city hospital on Tuesday evening. She was 45. On duty doctor Noor Hossain declared her dead at 4:20pm in Uttara Regent Hospital. BDST: 1733 HRS, May 22, 2018 SMS/

Priyanka Chopra reaches Cox’s Bazar to visit Rohingya refugee camps

COX’S BAZAR: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has flown to Cox’s Bazar from Dhaka, to witness the conditions of Rohingyas at the refugee camps in Teknaf and Ukhia upazilas. Priyanka Chopra, a global Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights, came here on a field visit. The

Japan’s ‘Shoplifters’ wins Cannes Palme d’Or  

The Japanese family drama Shoplifters has received the coveted award for best film, the Palme d'Or, at the Cannes Film Festival 2018. The award, to a director who has won prizes at the festival before, defied speculation that the Palme might go to a female director, with three

PM takes responsibility of Bulbul’s treatment

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken responsibility of the treatment of noted lyricist, composer and music director Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. ICT State Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak disclosed the matter to media, on Wednesday night (May 16).  The premier is informed about the

Himesh weds TV actor girlfriend Sonia Kapoor

DHAKA: Bollywood singer-composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya got married to his girlfriend TV actor Sonia Kapoor in a private ceremony, reports ndtv.  The news of the singer's marriage to his longtime girlfriend comes close on the heels of two other Bollywood weddings- that of Sonam

Blackbuck case: Salman’s plea hearing deferred till July 17

A Jodhpur court on Monday (May 7) deferred the hearing on convicted Salman Khan’s appeal against the five-year imprisonment in the blackbuck poaching case till July 17.  Salman was present in the first hearing of the case in the District and Sessions Court which had granted him