Cyberbullying is a growing global concern, intensified by rapid technological advances. Women, whether public figures or ordinary individuals, increasingly face online harassment, abusive comments, and AI-generated content, affecting their mental health and social life—often worsened by victim-blaming. Many of these acts are criminal offences, yet questions remain about accountability and legal protection. To explore these issues, we spoke with singer Dola Rahman, a Barrister-at-Law and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Whether an actor, athlete, singer, journalist, a corporate, or as a woman, they have to carry the burden of such acts regularly. Every form of abuse must be addressed. And in this era of technology, where it takes seconds to post a derogatory comment, the response should be just as swift. Clear rules are needed to ensure that accounts can be properly identified, regulated, and held accountable. Without this, we only empower abusers to continue.

Actor and director Ziaul Hoque Polash, known for his work on screen and his social initiatives, is set to launch breastfeeding corners at five key locations in Chattogram through his voluntary organisation, Dakbaksho Foundation. The initiative aims to support mothers with young children who often struggle to find safe and private spaces to breastfeed while outside the home.

Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, winning the title at a finale overshadowed by weeks of controversy. The 25-year-old humanitarian emerged as a crowd favourite after she was publicly berated by a Thai pageant director during a pre-pageant meeting, prompting several contestants to stage a walkout.

His dramas from the 1980s to 2000s — “Ei Shob Din Ratri”, “Aaj Robibar”, “Kothao Keu Nei” — didn’t rely on extravagant plots. Instead, they unfolded inside familiar apartments, verandas, and tea stalls. The humour was effortless, the dialogue ordinary, yet the emotion ran deep. He made us care for people who could easily have been our neighbours.

As part of the centenary celebration of legendary artist SM Sultan, University Press Limited (UPL) and Duniyadari Archive jointly hosted a presentation and review of the manuscript “Agricultural Quest of Sultan” by writer and researcher Pavel Partha. The event took place on yesterday, at UPL’s head office in Green Road, Dhaka .

Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom has arrived in Bangladesh after eight years for a four-day visit as part of his duties as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, the organisation confirmed in a press release.

“Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy,” they wrote, capturing the excitement of parenthood and thanking friends, family, and fans for their support.

Superstar Shakib Khan will continue as the owner of Dhaka Capitals for the next five years, as confirmed ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.

Subscribers to YouTube TV are set to lose access to major Disney-owned networks, including ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, and Freeform, after negotiations between The Walt Disney Company and Google failed to produce a new carriage agreement before the midnight deadline.

Tucked away on the first floor of a quiet building in Banani 11, Tara Books has gradually become one of Dhaka’s most intimate cultural sanctuaries. What began as a small independent bookshop has evolved into a rare space for film enthusiasts in the city’s otherwise commercial northern neighborhoods. Managed by Arfun Ahmed, the shop now doubles as a micro-cinema, hosting regular weekend screenings that have turned into a refuge for conversation, curiosity, and community.

After the massive success of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle”, Star Cineplex is bringing another major Japanese anime film to Bangladesh — “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”.

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has issued an official statement opposing calls for a boycott of Israeli film institutions, saying such actions would violate the company’s anti-discrimination policies.

Began his literary journey with Seba Prokashoni; wrote and translated over 400 books under various pen names

Set in a conservative coastal town where women are forbidden to sing in public, “Ali” follows a young boy blessed with an uncanny female voice who hides his gift while secretly dreaming of entering a singing competition.

At a time when tensions are once again rising in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), marked by sporadic violence, and fear among indigenous communities, the screening of indigenous films “My Bicycle” (2015) and “Dear Mother” (2023) is a gesture of solidarity and a counter-archive against erasure.

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YouTube channel with 16 million views vanishes

Bangladesh Television’s iconic talent hunt programme “Notun Kuri”, South Asia’s first-ever reality show, is kicking off its latest auditions to discover young performers across the country.