Popular actress Mahiya Mahi will be getting a divorce from her husband Rakib Sarker. The actress made the announcement herself in a video posted on her Facebook page Friday (February 16, 2024) night. At the same time, she requested netizens to not make lewd comments about her personal life, specially her child and asked for prayers instead. Read more: Bongo unveils heartwarming Valentine’s Day Campaign: "Love Stories"

The 12th National Election featured the most number of celebrity candidates competing in several constituencies across the country. Although a few of them won with ease, several popular candidates lost the competition for their respective seats. Candidates including eminent thespian and multiple-time elected Asaduzzaman Noor, debutant superstar candidate Ferdous Ahmed, viral social media influencer Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon and Star Cineplex Chairman Mahboob Rahman Ruhel emerged victorious in the election. However, the other popular stars from the cultural arena including folk singer Momotaz Begom, Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi, popular singer Doli Sayantoni, magazine show ‘Ittyadi’-famed popular singer-musician Nakul Kumar Biswas and viral social media personality Ashraful Hossen Alom, better known as Hero Alom, failed to win the election in their constituencies. Even though most of these candidates contested the election from other political parties, the result of Manikganj-2 surprised many as Momotaz lost in this seat. She was elected from the Manikganj-2 seat twice, but could not secure her hattrick victory. Defeating the folk queen, independent candidate Zahid Ahmed Tulu has been elected in this seat, receiving a total of 84,525 votes. Momotaz got 78 thousand 269 votes, losing her seat in a close fight. On the other hand, despite her massive campaigning throughout the campaign period, actress Mahiya Mahi lost the election. The independent candidate with the truck symbol lost the battle for the Rajshahi-1 seat and received 9 thousand 9 votes, while Omar Farooq Chowdhury, the Awami League candidate with the boat symbol, received 1 million 3 thousand 592 votes, defeating Mahi by a gigantic margin. Read more: Giants who lost 12th national election race Popular singer Doli Sayantoni and social media celebrity Ashraful Alom (Hero Alom) declared their intention to abstain from the election prior to the declaration of the results, citing irregularities. Boat candidate Ahmed Feroz Kabir won the Pabna-2 constituency against Bangladesh Nationalist Movement (BNM) candidate Doli by getting 1,65,842 votes, while the singer received only 4,382 votes with the anchor symbol. Hero Alom was contesting the election as a candidate for the Bangladesh Congress with the coconut symbol in the Bogura-4 constituency. He received only 2,175 votes, while AKM Rezaul Karim Tansen of Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) received 42 thousand 757 votes in the boat symbol in the overall results from 114 polling stations. His closest competitor, Ziaul Haque Molla, received 40 thousand 618 votes with the eagle symbol. Although singer-musician Nakul Kumar Biswas ran a competitive election campaign to win the Barishal-2 constituency as a debutant candidate, veteran politician and Bangladesh Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon emerged victorious, garnering 1,24,573 votes in total with the boat symbol. With an Eagle emblem, his opponent and Sher-E-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque’s grandson AK Faizul Haque Raju, received 32,191 votes. Among the winners, both Ferdous Ahmed and Asaduzzaman Noor won in their respective seats as the direct candidates from Bangladesh Awami League, defeating their opponents by huge margins. Ferdous emerged victorious with 65,898 votes with the boat symbol, while his closest competitor, Shamsul Alam, with the mango symbol from the National People's Party, received only 2,257 votes. Former Cultural Affairs Minister and ‘Baker Bhai’-famed eminent thespian Asaduzzaman Noor got 1,19,339 votes in the Nilphamari-2 constituency, winning the national election for the fifth time. His nearest rival Zainal Abedin got 15 684 votes with the truck symbol. Popular social media influencer Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman won the Habiganj-4 (Madhabpur-Chunarughat) constituency by a wide margin, garnering over 198,000 votes with the eagle emblem. Boat contender and State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Advocate Mahbub Ali received 47,000 votes, suffering a gigantic defeat to the celebrity candidate. Bangladesh Awami League-nominated candidate Mahboob Rahman Ruhel, also known as the Chairman of popular multiplex chain Star Cineplex, has won his debut election in Chittagong-1 (Mirsharai) seat. He received a total of 89,064 votes, while his closest rival independent candidate Mohammad Giyas Uddin got 52,995 votes with the eagle symbol. With all these results, the star-studded 12th National Parliament Election came to its closure, while the netizens are eyeing the upcoming scenario of the country. Read more: Three figures from sports arena elected in 12th JS election

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, popular streaming platform Bongo is bringing "Live", a psycho-thriller movie loosely based on a true event. The movie was released in theaters across the country in September last year. Now viewers will be able to enjoy the movie online through the Bongo app. After Poramon and Jannat, the popular duo Symon-Mahi are back on the screen with the movie "Live". Read: Father's Day 2023: Entertainment stars on social media, in reminiscence of loving fathers Directed by Shamim Ahamed Roni the movie is produced by Shapla Media. It also stars Adar Azad, Khairul Bashar, Shiba Shanu, Amin Sarkar and Saberi Alam. Someone gets killed in the family of Milon (Symon) and Joya (Mahi). Who killed him and what was his motive? This murder mystery is the central theme of the movie "Live". Moreover there are some pleasant twists and turns for the audience. Mahiya Mahi's performance in the movie "Live" has already won cinema-goers' praise. Symon Sadik's exceptional performance impressed the audience as well. Shiva Shanu, a famous actor for negative roles in Bengali cinema, this time broke free from his typecast and portrayed the role of a DB officer. The movie also starred Adar Azad, a young star of this time. He surprised the audience with his sharp performance. Read: Alliance Française de Dhaka celebrates ‘Fête de la Musique 2023’ To know the details you have to watch the movie "Live" on the Bongo App.

A Gazipur court on Monday granted bail to Rakib Sarkar, husband of actress Mahiya Mahi, in a case filed under Digital Security Act. Gazipur Metropolitan Magistrate Niaz Makhdum passed the order when his lawyer filed a petition seeking Rakib’s bail in the two cases. Actress Mahi was present at the court with her husband. Rakib Sarkar returned home from Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning. Later, he appeared before the Gazipur court on Monday and filed a petition seeking bail in the two cases. The bail will remain in force until the police submit a report in this regard before the court. Also Read: Actress Mahiya Mahi has been arrested on specific allegations: Home Minister The court also fixed April 24 for next hearing in the case filed under DSA. Earlier, on Saturday, a Gazipur court granted bail to actress Mahiya Mahi, hours after she was arrested from Dhaka airport in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA). Rokon Mia, sub-inspector of Bason Police Station, filed the case under the Digital Security Act against Mahi and her husband Rakib on Friday night on charge of “defaming police” after going live on Facebook. Mahi was arrested from the airport after her arrival from Saudi Arabia but husband Rakib Sarker, also an accused in the case, did not return home with her. Later, a Gazipur court sent her to jail. Also Read: DSA case: Actress Mahiya Mahi gets bail Meanwhile, Ismail Hossain, a businessman, filed another case with Bason Police Station against 28 people including the couple on charges of assault, vandalism and land grabbing. According to the case statement, Mahi, from her Facebook page, went live early Friday — making allegations against police. During the live session, she said Ismail Hossain and Mamun Sarkar, through their people, carried out an attack on a car showroom, Sony Raj Car Palace, owned by Mahi, on Dhaka-Tangail highway near Bhawal Badre Alam Government College. The actress and her husband also alleged that the Gazipur Metropolitan Police commissioner “supported the attackers” after taking bribes. She also said she feared getting arrested after returning to the country from Mecca. During the Facebook live, Mahiya’s husband Rakib alleged that police arrested security guards of the car showroom. Meanwhile, Ismail Hossain, owner of Rod Binding Factory in Itahata area of Gazipur city and plaintiff of a case, in his complaint said he has been running a factory in the area for the past 10 years after purchasing land there. On Friday, some people on behalf of Rakib and Mahiya attacked and vandalized the factory, he said. They also beat up 5 people at the factory, leaving them injured, while trying to occupy the land, according to the complaint.    

Police today (March 18, 2023) arrested popular film actress Mahiya Mahi, from Dhaka Airport, in connection with a case filed under Digital Security Act. Mohammad Ibrahim, deputy commissioner of DB of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said a team of Gazipur police arrested Mahi from Dhaka Airport. Mohammad Ziaul Haque, additional superintendent (media) of Airport Armed Police, said Mahi arrived at the airport from Jeddah. “A team of Gazipur police arrested her around 12 pm.” Earlier, Rokon Mia, sub-inspector of Bason Police Station, filed a case under Digital Security Act against Mahiya Mahi and her husband Rakib Sarkar on Friday (March 17, 2023) night on charge of “defaming police” after going live on Facebook. Also read: 2 cases filed against actress Mahiya Mahi, husband in Gazipur Meanwhile, Ismail Hossain, a businessman, filed the other case with Bason Police Station against 28 people including the couple on charges of assaulting, vandalism and forcibly occupying land. Abu Torab Mohammad Shamsuddin, deputy commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said police filed the case against the couple for “tarnishing the image of police, including Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Molla Nazrul Islam”, after going live on Facebook. According to the case statement, Mahiya Mahi, from her Facebook page, went live early Friday — making allegations against police. During the live session, she said Ismail Hossain and Mamun Sarkar, through their people, carried out an attack on a showroom, Sony Raj Car Palace, on Dhaka-Tangail highway near Bhawal Badre Alam Government College. Read More: Actress Mahiya Mahi collects AL nomination form for Chapainawabganj-2 by-election The actress and her husband also alleged that the Gazipur Metropolitan Police commissioner “supported the attackers” after taking bribe. She also said she feared getting arrested after returning to the country from Makkah. During the Facebook live, Mahiya’s husband Rakib alleged that police arrested security guards of the car showroom. Meanwhile, Ismail Hossain, owner of Rod Binding Factory in Itahata area of Gazipur city, in his complaint said, he has been running a factory in the area for the past ten years after purchasing land there. On Friday, some people on behalf of Rakib and Mahiya attacked and vandalized the factory, he said. They also beat up five people at the factory, leaving them injured, while trying to occupy the land, according to the complaint. Read More: Mahiya Mahi set for motherhood Contacted, Molla Nazrul, Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said, “Actress Mahiya brought allegations against police on Facebook and tried to draw sympathy through lies.”

Two cases have been filed against popular film actress Mahiya Mahi and her husband — on charge of “defaming police” after going live on Facebook and alleged involvement in extortion and assaulting a businessman. Rokon Mia, sub-inspector of Bason Police Station, filed a case under Digital Security Act against Mahi and her husband Rakib Sarkar while Ismail Hossain, a businessman, filed the other case on Friday night with Bason Police Station against 28 people including the couple on charges of assaulting, vandalism and forcibly occupying land. Abu Torab Mohammad Shamsuddin, deputy commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said police filed the case against the couple for “tarnishing the image of police, including Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Molla Nazrul Islam”, after going live on Facebook. “Legal action will be taken against them after investigation,” he said. Also read: Actress Mahiya Mahi collects AL nomination form for Chapainawabganj-2 by-election According to the case statement, Mahiya Mahi, from her Facebook page, went live early Friday — making allegations against police. During the live session, she said Ismail Hossain and Mamun Sarkar, through their people, carried out an attack on a showroom, Sony Raj Car Palace, on Dhaka-Tangail highway near Bhawal Badre Alam Government College. The actress and her husband also alleged that the Gazipur Metropolitan Police commissioner “supported the attackers” after taking bribe. She also said she feared getting arrested after returning to the country from Makkah. During the Facebook live, Mahiya’s husband Rakib alleged that police arrested security guards of the car showroom. Read More: 6 by-elections: Mahi fails to get nod, as AL brings in alliance partners Meanwhile, Ismail Hossain, owner of Rod Binding Factory in Itahata area of Gazipur city, in his complaint said, he has been running a factory in the area for the past ten years after purchasing land there. On Friday, some people on behalf of Rakib and Mahiya attacked and vandalized the factory, he said. They also beat up five people at the factory, leaving them injured, while trying to occupy the land, according to the complaint. Contacted, Molla Nazrul, Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said, “Actress Mahiya brought allegations against police on Facebook and tried to draw sympathy through lies.” Read More: Mahiya Mahi set for motherhood

Popular Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi announced her pregnancy on Monday night through her social media handle.“I have never been as happy as I am right now. Soon I am going to be a mom,” she announced via a Facebook post on her profile.The actress also revealed and confirmed to the media that she is going to become a mother, saying that she had discovered this wonderful news for two months now.Mahia Mahi stated, "I cannot express my happiness in words. Having the best time of my life. Keep praying for us, perhaps after 6-7 months I will be able to announce the arrival of our new guest.”Last year on September 13, Mahi tied the knot to businessman Rakib Sarker. Tuesday marks the first anniversary of their marriage.Mahi’s latest movie ‘Live’ starring Symon Sadik is currently running across theatres, receiving rave reviews. Also read: Pori Moni, Razz have baby boy

Rab called actor Mamnoon Hasan Emon to its headquarters on Tuesday evening to question him about a leaked phone conversation involving him, actress Mahiya Mahi and the just-former state minister for information Murad Hassan. The conversation, that reportedly took place two years ago, went viral on social media in past few days leading to Murad’s resignation on Tuesday on the instruction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Read: Now Murad loses Jamalpur district AL post An official of Rab headquarters requesting anonymity told UNB that Emon was called at the headquarters of the elite force. “He came to the Rab headquarters at around 6:30 pm and he is now being asked over the leaked telephonic conversation,” the officer said.     In the controversial conversation an excited Murad was heard asking Emon and Mahiya to come to his five-star hotel room immediately. Read: “Forgive me”: Murad’s apology to women In his talk with the actress, Murad used obscene and abusive language and even threatened her unless she accepts his invitation. The under-fire junior minister submitted his resignation letter to the Prime Minister on Tuesday showing personal reasons.