Acclaimed Bangladeshi writer Rakib Hasan, best known for creating the popular teen detective series “Tin Goyenda,” has died.  He passed away on Wednesday (Oct 15) afternoon while under care at Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in Dhaka, hospital officials said. 

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79, her family has confirmed. The news was first reported by People magazine and later picked up by multiple media outlets including Reuters.  Keaton, who rose to prominence in the 1970s for her roles in The Godfather

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming one of the world’s wealthiest actors. The 59-year-old’s net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion (£1.03 billion), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, an annual ranking of

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after almost 20 years of marriage, a source confirmed to the BBC. The Oscar-winning actress and the four-time Grammy-winning country singer share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The couple, who both grew up in

In a significant move, Bangladesh's Oscar committee has selected Leesa Gazi's debut film, 'Barir Naam Shahana' ('A House Named Shahana'), for consideration in the best international feature film category at the forthcoming 98th Academy Awards, as reported by

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has described Israel’s war in Gaza as “nothing short of genocide,” voicing alarm over both the conflict and the state of free speech in the United States. Speaking at a press conference during the San Sebastián Film Festival,

A legal notice has been served to four individuals, including prominent theatre and film director Nasir Uddin Yusuf Bachchu, requesting the return of national and international medals, awards, manuscripts, and personal belongings of renowned playwright Selim Al Deen for preservation at a

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has finally clinched his first National Film Award, ending a wait of over three decades. At the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu presented Khan with the Best Actor award for his performance in the 2023 blockbuster

Poem 1: Masks in the Sun Ayman Ahad Night splits open. The smell of blood rises. Buried history bursts from the ground. Bullets bought with the people’s money tear into the nation’s future. The ruler’s hand is cold. The wound is deep. Bodies return.

Renowned Bangladeshi musician Tahsan Khan has hinted at stepping away from live performances, marking a possible end to an illustrious 25-year career in music.  Currently touring Australia to celebrate the milestone, the artist shared the news during one of his scheduled concerts

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, one of South Asia’s most recognisable screen personalities, is set to visit Dhaka for the first time at the invitation of Sunsilk Bangladesh. In less than a decade, Aamir has risen to prominence as a leading figure in South Asian entertainment,

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered a series of unforgettable moments—from financial incentives to shorten acceptance speeches to historic firsts and emotionally charged messages of gratitude. Among the night’s top honorees were HBO’s medical drama The Pitt,

Singer Sabina Yasmin will be honored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs at a ceremony held at 7 pm today at the Jatiya Nattyashala auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The event will also feature a solo musical performance by the celebrated artist. According to a press

A Dhaka court today (September 3) placed actor Siddiqur Rahman Siddique on a three-day remand in a case filed over the killing of furniture store employee Pervej Bepari during the July Mass Uprising. The order was passed by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain

A court in Dhaka on Saturday (Aug 30) sent content creator Tawhid Afridi to jail, denying his bail in connection with the murder of Asadul Haque Babu during the July Uprising in the Jatrabari area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Piyas passed the order after Afridi, who had

Taylor Swift and American football star Travis Kelce are engaged, the couple announced in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday that has since garnered more than 18 million likes. Captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the post featured five

Dhallywood actress Pori Moni and her two children are unwell, with her daughter, Safia Sultana Priyom, in critical condition.  Priyom has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), while her son, Shahim Muhammad Punya, is suffering from a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, Pori

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has fallen ill due to excessive work pressure but is currently out of danger, doctors confirmed on Sunday (Aug 17). According to a ministry press release, a medical board has been formed at the hospital to oversee his treatment. According to

The 101st birth anniversary of SM Sultan, the celebrated Bangladeshi artist renowned for his powerful depictions of rural life and the physical vitality of its people, is being observed today. The Sultan Birth Centenary Celebration Committee has organised a commemorative programme

A Dhaka court has ordered a forensic test of the passport, phones, MacBook, and laptop seized from model Meghna Alam in a fraud and extortion case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam passed the order after the accused appeared before the court and sought the return of her