Colleagues turned into critics at a moment’s notice: Badhan

Popular actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has spoken out against a wave of personal attacks and online harassment she has faced in recent days, alleging that the abuse came not only from strangers but also from individuals within her own professional circle.

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Entertainment Multimedia

Entertainment Multimedia

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Safa Kabir

Safa Kabir brightens up our studio with a candid conversation in our podcast.

TV & Film

TV & Film

Gong Yoo wins defamation case over false harassment allegations

South Korean actor Gong Yoo, known internationally for his roles in “Squid Game” and “Train to Busan”, has won a defamation lawsuit against a woman who falsely accused him of harassment and threats online.

Mikey Madison, Jeremy White in talks for Sorkin’s ‘The Social Network’ sequel

Actors Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are reportedly in early talks to star in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming sequel to “The Social Network”, as per sources familiar with the project’s development.

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ follow-up

First-look images show Pitt clad in Cliff’s signature sun-faded denim, golden locks, and vintage swagger, standing outside the Beverly Cinema under a 1977 Richard Pryor movie poster — signaling the film’s gritty retro setting, nearly a decade after the events of Tarantino’s 2019 film.

Music

Music

Remembering Jewel: A musical tribute in his honour

It has been one year since the passing of singer Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, best known for his iconic 90s tracks such as “Ek Bikele” and “Bedona Shudhui Bedona”.

Odd Signature postpones comeback concert

Rock band Odd Signature has postponed its comeback concert, originally scheduled for August 1, following the death of sound engineer and musician AK Ratul.

AK Ratul, frontman of Owned, no more

Ratul, alongside Owned, carved a blazing path in Bangladesh's underground music industry, leaning heavily towards nu-metal and grunge-inspired music

Mark the calendar: 'Utshob' set for August 7 OTT release

The film will start streaming from August 7. Notably, Chorki has also announced that, alongside “Utshob”, the Shakib Khan-starrer film “Taandob” will be released on the same date.

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Netflix unveils first look at star-studded ‘Pride and Prejudice’ series

Netflix has released a first glimpse of its forthcoming limited series adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”, announcing additional cast members as filming officially gets underway in the United Kingdom.

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Mofassal Alif to perform in New York’s Battery Dance Festival

The Battery Dance Festival 2025 will feature performances from eight international dance companies alongside eight New York-based groups, celebrating the universal language of dance through live performances, workshops, and immersive experiences for all ages. The free, outdoor event is known for bringing together diverse cultures and artistic expressions in the heart of New York City.

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Apu Aman sings Nachiketa’s iconic tracks in ‘Abar Hothat Brishti’

Twenty-seven years after the release of the classic Bangladesh-India joint production “Hothat Brishti”, a remake titled “Abar Hothat Brishti” is now in the works. The original 1998 film first aired on television before hitting cinemas and went on to become a box office success. Alongside the storyline, its songs—especially those sung by Nachiketa Chakraborty—remain beloved to this day.

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Eddie Murphy to play Inspector Clouseau in new 'Pink Panther' reboot

Comedy icon Eddie Murphy is stepping into the shoes of the legendary Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther film, he confirmed in a recent interview with NBC’s Today. This marks Murphy’s addition to yet another iconic franchise, following hits like “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Coming to America”, and “Shrek”.

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Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes in Pakistan to be preserved as museums

The ancestral homes of Hindi cinema legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan’s Peshawar are being restored to become heritage museums, officials confirmed yesterday. The two-year project—aimed at preserving the cultural legacy of the actors—has officially begun, with a projected cost of $247049.46 (Rs 70 million).

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ drops trailer ahead of schedule due to leak

The trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash”—the third chapter in James Cameron’s record-shattering sci-fi saga—was officially released earlier than planned, following an online leak that caught the studio off guard.

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'Esha Murder' set for OTT release this week

Originally scheduled for release on July 24, the film’s OTT debut was postponed out of respect for the July 21 tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College.

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Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' becomes highest-grossing country tour ever

Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.

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Abul Hayat returns with two BTV dramas, eyes new directorial venture

Veteran actor, playwright, and director Abul Hayat has significantly reduced his screen appearances in recent times. However, he remains open to acting if the story and character appeal to him. “I no longer have the energy to work continuously like before. With age, the body demands rest. But I can’t stay away from acting altogether. So, if there’s a good story and a character I like, I’ll definitely consider it,” he shared.

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