Entertainment
Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' set to enchant Dhaka stage
Paulo Coelho's globally acclaimed novel The Alchemist is set to make its Dhaka stage debut in a new theatrical adaptation by theatre troupe Actomania, bringing the beloved story of dreams, self-discovery and destiny to local audiences.
Elias Kanchan's death report is false, family confirms
False reports claiming legendary Bangladeshi actor and Nirapad Sarak Chai (NSC) chairman Elias Kanchan has died have circulated on social media, prompting his family and organisation to confirm that he is alive and in stable condition.
'Lost' actress found living in nature after 23 years of anonymity
Malini Sharma, who captivated audiences with her mysterious role in Vikram Bhatt's horror film 'Raj' (2002), has returned to the spotlight after 23 years. Her ethereal presence and terrifying portrayal of a ghost in the film had sent chills down the spines of viewers. However, shortly after the film's release, she gradually stepped away from acting.
Country music legend Dolly Parton no more
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her management team confirmed Tuesday (August 25).
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' inches closer to ₹200cr worldwide
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' is maintaining a strong run at the box office, with the sequel now just ₹7.2 crore short of crossing the ₹200 crore mark worldwide on its 10th day.
Australian music industry bans fully AI-generated tracks
In a decisive move to protect human creativity and artists' livelihoods, Australia’s recording industry has officially banned fully artificial intelligence (AI)-generated songs from its national music charts.
Theft at actor Fazlur Rahman Babu’s house
Fazlur Rahman Babu, actor and singer, has alleged that a theft took place at his house in Faridpur. The main power line cable, AC cables and various other items kept outside the house have been stolen, he alleged.
Mother’s fierce fight to save her child, Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Gandhari’ coming
Taapsee Pannu, 39, Bollywood actress, is returning to the action genre once again. After ‘Baby’ in 2015 and ‘Naam Shabana’ in 2017, she will be seen in a different character in the new action film ‘Gandhari’. Directed by Debashish Makhija, the film is scheduled for release on 3 September.
Yash shares his admiration for Vijay during 'Toxic' promotion
Popular Kannada actor Yash has heaped praise on Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay, commending his dedication to work, discipline and sense of responsibility towards people . He made these remarks during the promotional event for his upcoming film 'Toxic' in Chennai.
Urvashi faces fresh controversy over dress modelled on national flag
Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela is once again caught in a controversy. This time, she has come under fresh criticism for a dress she wore at the finals of 'Miss Universe India 2026'.