‘Posting photo with wife not a crime’

Shahriar Islam Shaon, who has been arrested in a case filed by just-married actress Mahiya Mahi, has once again claimed that Mahi is his wife. Writing to a Dhaka court, Shaon said Sharmin Akhtar Neepa, who is known to the media as Mahiya Mahi, had previously got married to him. The published photos of their […]

National Film Award, 2014 awarded to 29

Twenty-nine artistes and film professionals have received the National Film Award, 2014 in 26 categories for their outstanding contributions to the film industry. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally handed over the awards on Wednesday to the recipients at a ceremony held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the afternoon. Chaired by Information Minister […]

Meril-Prothom Alo Award-2015 conferred

The Hall of Fame auditorium of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre buzzed with glitzy showbiz celebrities as the 18th edition of Meril Prothom Alo Award saw its grand finale on Friday night. This year’s lifetime achievement award went to veteran actress Sarah Begum Kabori. Anchored by singer-turned-actor Tahsan, the award giving ceremony was full of fun, […]

Death threat to Salman Khan? Cops try to trace callers

Mumbai police are trying to track down an unknown person who alerted them of possible threats to eliminate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan last week, an official said here on Tuesday. The first call was received by the Police Control Room on February 16 followed by another call the next day. It is not confirmed whether […]

Niloy-Shakh: From reel to real

On-screen couple Niloy and Shakh have finally tied the knot after having some ‘hiccups’ in their long time relationship. The duo, both of whom are popular model-turned-actors for small screen, had been dating for around five years and finally took their relations a step ahead on Thursday night. “The marriage has happened suddenly,” Niloy told […]

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Actor Sirajul Islam Passes away

Noted actor Sirajul Islam died of old age complications at his Niketan home in the capital on Tuesday morning. He was 78. Family sources said the actor breathed his last at about 9:00am. Sirajul is survived by wife, one son and two daughters. He was buried at Banani Graveyard after a namaz-e-janaza after Asr prayers […]

Mousumi, Shormi Mala, Titas best actors, ‘Mrittika Maya’ best movie in 2013

Actors Mousumi, Shormi Mala and Titas Zia have won the National Film Award 2013 while ‘Mrittika Maya’ has been chosen as the best movie. The information ministry announced the award winners in a media statement on Tuesday. This year, the government has selected 24 artistes and others for the award in recognition of their outstanding contribution […]

‘Beautiful Bangladesh’ wins ITB-Berlin 2015 award

A Bangladeshi TV commercial has won the Diamond Award in the travel trade fair ITB-Berlin 2015. Bangladesh Tourism Board made the commercial ‘Beautiful Bangladesh-Land of Stories’ in 2014 to promote tourism in the country. It won the award under the best film category, a media statement issued by the board on Sunday said. Chief of the Parliamentary […]