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Gaibandha journalists declare boycott of actress Pori Moni
Journalists in Gaibandha have announced a boycott of actress Pori Moni over allegations of misconduct towards a journalist, vowing not to publish any news about her until she publicly apologises for the incident.
Actress Samira Khan Mahi crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2026
Television actress Samira Khan Mahi has won the Miss Universe Bangladesh 2026 title, earning the opportunity to represent the country at the upcoming 75th edition of the Miss Universe international pageant.
Pori Moni dropped from Chattogram programme amid journalists’ protest
The organisers have dropped film actress Pori Moni from an award programme in Chattogram amid protests by journalists. They announced this decision on Saturday afternoon (November 7).
Actress Pori Moni insults journalists, snatches phone
Bangladeshi actress Pori Moni has drawn fresh controversy after allegedly snatching a journalist's mobile phone and verbally abusing him during a heated exchange with reporters outside a Dhaka court, shortly after securing bail in a case filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmud.
Arrest warrant issued against Pori Moni
Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Mahfuzur Rahman has ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against film actress Pori Moni and her costume designer Junaid Bogdadi Jimmy on charges of assault, vandalism and intimidation. He passed this order after the hearing on Wednesday afternoon (November 4).
IIFA Awards 2026: 'Dhurandhar' wins big, Ranveer Singh bags best actor
Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar dominated the 26th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, winning 12 honours, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor.
'Star Trek', 'X-Men' star Patrick Stewart dead at 86
Patrick Stewart, the British Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar through roles in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86.
Obstruction in freedom fighter’s burial, angry Sohel Rana says, ‘no more forgiveness this time’
Actor, producer and Bir Muktijoddha Sohel Rana has expressed anger on Facebook. He has written that anti-independence forces have created obstruction in burying a Bir Muktijoddha of the battlefield of 1971. The daughter has dug the grave for her father with her own hands. He has also mentioned that the previously dug grave was filled with soil by the defeated enemies.
DJ Naira’s Facebook page suspended over counterfeit product allegations
Popular Bangladeshi artist DJ Naira, whose real name is Umme Ammara, has said her official Facebook page has been suspended over allegations that it promoted counterfeit products.
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies aged 74
Japanese author Ryu Murakami, whose edgy works heavily featured sex and violence and were translated globally, has died, his publisher said Friday. He was 74.