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Legendary singer Abdul Jabbar's 9th death anniversary today
Legendary singer Abdul Jabbar, whose powerful voice became closely associated with the Liberation War and patriotic music, is being remembered today (August 30) on his ninth death anniversary.
Tisha involved in road accident while returning to Dhaka
Actress Tasnuva Tisha was involved in a road accident while returning to Dhaka after completing a drama shoot in Sreemangal on Saturday night.
Everything should be kept pending until Pakistan apologizes: Hamin Ahmed
Bangladeshi musician Hamin Ahmed has strongly criticized Pakistan’s military rule and behavior with Imran Khan after the incident of tension between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and British broadcaster Sky Sports came to the fore centring the broadcasting of the interview of the two sons of former Pakistani prime minister and former cricket captain Imran Khan, Suleiman and Qasim Khan, in the Lord’s Test against England. At the same time he has also newly brought up the matter of Pakistan’s formal apology for the genocide of 1971.
Emraan Hashmi diagnosed with swine flu
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has been diagnosed with H1N1, commonly known as swine flu. After feeling unwell for several days, his test results confirmed the infection on Friday. He is currently resting in Mumbai on doctors' advice .
Punjabi influencer dies after two-month battle following brutal attack
Manjit Kaur, a social media influencer who was allegedly tied to a tree and set on fire in a forest area in Morinda, Punjab, has died. She passed away at PGI Meer in Chandigarh on August 26 after nearly two months of treatment for severe burns. Following her death, Chandigarh police filed a kidnapping and murder case against two acquaintances based on a complaint by her mother.
Apu Biswas, ‘Shikar’ crew return home after Nepal disaster
Bangladeshi film actress Apu Biswas and the crew of her upcoming movie Shikar have returned safely to Dhaka after severe flash floods and landslides disrupted their shooting schedule in Nepal.
Matal Rajjak Dewan's 93rd birth anniversary celebrated at TSC
The 93rd birth anniversary of the mystic poet and folk singer Matal Rajjak Dewan was celebrated at Sanjib Chattar of Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Thursday afternoon (August 27). The programme was organised by the Dhaka University-based cultural organisation 'Hurricane'.
Asha Bhosle's last song to be released on her birth anniversary
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 this year at the age of 92. Her first birth anniversary without her will be observed on September 8. On this special day, Indian filmmakers have taken a unique initiative to honour the iconic singer and offer a gift to her fans.
Artists unite against legal notice seeking ban on romantic dramas, films
Television and audiovisual industry has jointly protested a recent legal notice seeking a halt to the production of romantic dramas and films, expressing concern that such a move could undermine creative freedom and affect the livelihoods of thousands of industry professionals.
‘Bonolota Express’ rolls into Hong Kong for ASEAN Film Festival
Bangladeshi filmmaker Tanim Noor’s latest feature, Bonolota Express, is set to reach an international audience with a screening at the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong on Friday (August 28).