Entertainment correspondent
Bangladeshi actress Pari Moni has said she frequently faces criticism and abusive comments whenever she shares photos with a man on social media, claiming that the reaction persists even when the person is her own brother.
Popular Indian singer-songwriter Anupam Roy's much-anticipated solo concert in Dhaka has been postponed for a second time, with organisers citing a last-minute directive from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs despite completing all required preparations and official approvals.
Tollywood's popular actress Madhumita Sarkar is set to make her debut in Dhaka cinema. She will play the central character in director Mohammad Iqbal's film 'Gulshan's Chameli'. Both the director and the actress have confirmed the matter to the media.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the blacklisting of the event organising company 'Event Sajai' over allegations of unauthorised last-minute venue change, mismanagement, and endangering the security of foreign artists and the audience. The ministry has also called for strict legal action against the company following an investigation.
Model and actress Snigdha Chowdhury (Israt Jahan) has filed a written complaint against Ashiyan Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Bhuiya, alleging that he attempted to murder and physically tortured her after luring her with the promise of an advertisement contract. She filed the complaint at Dhaka's Khilkhet Police Station late on Sunday night. Ashiyan Group has completely denied all allegations.
Social worker, female entrepreneur, and cultural personality Ananya Aziz has been appointed as the Honorary Director of the Bangladesh Institute of Film and Arts (BIFA). She was given this responsibility in recognition of her long-standing active contributions to various social, cultural, and women empowerment initiatives.