West Bengal-based news outlet Anandabazar has recently published a report claiming that Ziaul Faruq Apurba, despite holding a valid Indian visa, missed the premiere of “Chalchitra” due to alleged death threats.
Actress Jaya Ahsan, who has already made a significant mark on India’s OTT platforms, is now set to venture into Bangladeshi web series with her debut project, “Jimmi.”
This December, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Tareen Jahan are set to make their Tollywood debuts, each starring in their own films. As the Christmas season approaches, these two Bangladeshi stars will go head-to-head at theatres across West Bengal.
In West Bengal, India, a dispute had been brewing within the entertainment industry, involving directors, actors, and technicians. The tensions between these groups have sparked ongoing debates and led to a pause in production activities for some.
Bangladesh recently witnessed a significant level of unrest due to the consequences of violent clashes which followed the quota reform movement. Over the past week, violence erupted across the country, especially turning the capital city into a battlefield. However, the situation is now being strictly monitored with the enforcement of curfews.
Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster.
The Bharat-Bangladesh Film Festival, a three-day event, commences in Kolkata. This festival has been organised by the Bidhannagar Film Society of West Bengal in collaboration with the Fazlul Haque Mani Smriti Sansad, the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) of Kolkata, and the eastern section of the Federation of Film Society.
The cultural exchange between Bangladesh and West Bengal is prominently visible in the entertainment industry. Recently, several Bangladeshi singers have made their mark in Tollywood films. Among them is Minar Rahman, a beloved artiste from Bangladesh, who has lent his voice to Raj Chakrabarty's upcoming film “Babli”.
Nachiketa Chakraborty, the beloved musician from West Bengal, is returning to perform for the Dhaka audience once more. "Nachiketa Live in Dhaka Volume 2" is scheduled for July 26 at the Krishibid Institute auditorium in the capital.
The main suspect in the rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal has been arrested, Indian police say.
At least 11 people are killed and seven injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in West Bengal.
Rajya Sabha passes constitution amendment bill on Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh to settle decades-old boundary disputes with India.
Following an anti-beef movement by the Indian government, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Border Security Force (BSF) to stop cattle smuggling so that Bangladeshis stop eating beef.
Indian police detain four alleged Bangladeshis in connection with the gang rape of an elderly nun and the subsequent robbery at a convent school in West Bengal's Nadia district.
Angry protesters block West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy after she visited the hospital to meet the gang-rape survivor in Nadia.
A 74-year-old nun was gang raped in a convent school in West Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has termed her three-day visit to Bangladesh “very successful”.
Visiting West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee says Bangladesh need not worry over Teesta water-sharing deal and the issue will be resolved soon
