Actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed

Authorities ban two Bangladeshi films amid 'cut-piece' clip crackdown

The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.

I had to go into hiding for supporting Nawshaba: Mousumi Hamid

Recalling a specific incident, Mousumi described how, like many others, she changed her social media profile picture to red in solidarity with the movement. Not long after, she received a phone call during the ongoing curfew, with someone repeatedly inquiring about her whereabouts. Fearful for her safety, she and her husband fled their home. “We returned 12 hours later, only to receive another call the next day, warning me not to post anything else. But I didn't stop. I spoke out against injustice, and I wasn’t afraid."

HC stays trial proceeding of actress Nawshaba

The High Court stays the trial proceedings against actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during last year’s student protests for safe roads.

Nawshaba thanks PM after walking on bail

Arrested for fanning rumours during the recent student protests, actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed thanks Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after walking out on bail.

Actress Nawshaba granted bail

A Dhaka court grants ad-interim bail to Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed considering her health condition in connection with a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

Nawshaba denied bail, sent to jail

A Dhaka court denies a petition seeking bail for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed and sent her to jail in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

Nawshaba remanded again

A Dhaka court yesterday granted a fresh two-day remand for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

Nawshaba remanded over fanning rumour

Actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, who iss held for spreading rumour on Facebook, is remanded in a case filed under the ICT Act.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Authorities ban two Bangladeshi films amid 'cut-piece' clip crackdown

The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

I had to go into hiding for supporting Nawshaba: Mousumi Hamid

Recalling a specific incident, Mousumi described how, like many others, she changed her social media profile picture to red in solidarity with the movement. Not long after, she received a phone call during the ongoing curfew, with someone repeatedly inquiring about her whereabouts. Fearful for her safety, she and her husband fled their home. “We returned 12 hours later, only to receive another call the next day, warning me not to post anything else. But I didn't stop. I spoke out against injustice, and I wasn’t afraid."

November 20, 2019
November 20, 2019

HC stays trial proceeding of actress Nawshaba

The High Court stays the trial proceedings against actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during last year’s student protests for safe roads.

August 23, 2018
August 23, 2018

Nawshaba thanks PM after walking on bail

Arrested for fanning rumours during the recent student protests, actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed thanks Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after walking out on bail.

August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018

Actress Nawshaba granted bail

A Dhaka court grants ad-interim bail to Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed considering her health condition in connection with a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018

Nawshaba denied bail, sent to jail

A Dhaka court denies a petition seeking bail for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed and sent her to jail in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

August 11, 2018
August 11, 2018

Nawshaba remanded again

A Dhaka court yesterday granted a fresh two-day remand for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018

Nawshaba remanded over fanning rumour

Actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, who iss held for spreading rumour on Facebook, is remanded in a case filed under the ICT Act.