With Eid-ul-Azha set to be celebrated on June 17, the cattle markets in Chandpur district are buzzing with traders and sellers, eagerly preparing for the festive occasion. The excitement is palpable as the district comes alive with the sights and sounds of bustling cattle markets. Despite a reported shortage of 20,000 cattle, the District Livestock Department assures that the supply will meet the demand. According to Dr. Jotirmoy Bhoumik, the district livestock officer, most of the demand for sacrificial animals has been fulfilled from local farms. A total of 61,489 sacrificial animals have been prepared across 3,269 cattle farms in the district, supplemented by cattle arriving from other parts of the country. SC upholds HC order disallowing cattle market at Aftabnagar Amidst this lively backdrop, two bulls have stolen the spotlight. In Nathora village, in Hajiganj upazila, "Sultan," a majestic black bull weighing 800 kg, has become the talk of the town. Reared by Ali Ahmed, a local school teacher, Sultan has drawn crowds from far and wide. Ali is asking for Tk 8 lakh for this impressive specimen. Equally captivating is "Raza," a black and white bull weighing 1,000 kg, from Rari Kandi village in North Matlab upazila. Owner Elias Dewan, a businessman, has nurtured Raza with a natural diet for several years. "It is impossible to bring Raza to the cattle market; no one can control him. I've been on guard all night. He was born on the farm about two and a half years ago from a Friesian breed cow," Elias shared. The daily feeding routine includes paddy husk, grass, pulse, maize flour, rice, oil cake, raw banana, carrot, apple, and other fruits, costing Tk 800 per day. Elias is also asking for Tk 8 lakh for Raza, who enjoys the comfort of two electric fans and twice-daily baths. In Faridganj upazila, "Zayed Khan," another massive bull weighing 25-30 maunds, has been raised by Amir Hossain. Priced at Tk 15 lakh, Zayed Khan has been a four-year labor of love for Amir, who, like Elias, prefers to keep his prized bull away from the crowded markets. No cattle market at Aftabnagar this year as HC stays leasing process  

Actor Zayed Khan is going to perform a dance routine with two songs at the National Film Award 2022 ceremony. Coke Studio Bangla's second live concert enthrals fans even amidst chaos In this regard, the actor told the media that, 'Khasru Bhai (Kamrul Alam Khan Khasru) and Rozina Apa (Rowshon Ara Rozina) are getting lifetime honours. I am lucky that I am going to perform a dance with two songs in their honour. More importantly, the prime minister will also attend the event. That will double my happiness." “Leelabati Nag: The Rebel” premiered at Liberation War Museum Zayed has recently done the shooting of the movie ''Chayabaz''.  Now, he is busy with several other movies. He was recently seen in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation' where played the role of Tikka Khan. The movie was directed by famous Indian director Shyam Benegal. Netflix Originals Dec 2023 Lineup: List of Movies, Series, and Other Shows Besides, several movies of Zayed including 'Sonar Char' and 'Bahaduri' are waiting for release.

Film actors Omar Sani and Moushumi's son Fardin opened up to the media about the Zayed Khan issue and took his father’s side by confirming the allegations as being true. Fardin in a statement to media on Monday said, “My mother did not want any controversy regarding the issue and the statement she gave this morning was to cool off the situation.” He said he is giving a statement to stop the matter from getting ugly. “There are many people including Zayed who disturb my mother and I have proof of it. But I won’t share it as I don't want to give any importance to him (Zayed),” he said. Also read: Omar Sani comes live after Moushumi says “Zayed is a good boy “Many disagreements occur in a family which is very normal and both my parents want to resolve the issue immediately,” Fardin added. On Monday noon appearing on the social media platform around noon Omar Sani said he won’t back away from his allegation that Zayed has been harassing his wife for some time. The drama heightened after Moushumi on Monday sent an audio message to the media rejecting Omar Sani’s claim, saying she adores Zayed as a good boy. Moushumi’s mention of her husband as ‘Omar Sani Bhai (brother)’ in that audio message raised many eyebrows. Sani-Zayed strife On Friday night at the wedding ceremony of actor Dipjol’s son at a convention centre in the capital, Sani himself said he slapped Zayed accusing him of misbehaving with Moushumi earlier. After that, Zayed Khan took out a pistol and threatened to shoot him, said Sani. However, both Dipjol and Zayed denied the incident. Also read: Omar Sani to lodge GD against Zayed On Sunday , Sani submitted a written complaint against Zayed over the incident and said he would also lodge a general diary against him with police.

Film actor Zayed Khan allegedly took out a pistol and threatened to shoot fellow actor Omar Sani at the wedding event of Dhallywood actor Dipjol's son.However, denying the allegation and echoing the statement of Dipjol, Zayed Khan told UNB: "This is a piece of completely baseless news. We had normal conversations. Nothing has happened between us that could lead to such false news.”According to sources, the event occurred on Friday night at a wedding ceremony at a convention centre in the capital.Dipjol, however, denied the incident to UNB when contacted, saying, "This is completely false, baseless news. It is very unfortunate that the reports came out without verifying the truth. The reported incident did not take place at all.”Dipjol added, "Is it that easy that anyone will show up at a wedding with a pistol! Everyone was checked before entering the ceremony. I was present there the whole time and whatever has been revealed or reported about this, is totally baseless.”Earlier, it was reported that Zayed Khan misbehaved with Sani’s wife, popular actress Arifa Pervin Zaman Moushumi, and Omar Sani got furious over the issue. This incident later went out of order.Omar Sani could not be reached for any comment on the incident. Also read: Appellate Division asks Zayed, Nipun to follow Chamber Judge order  

A High Court decsion that earlier validated actor Zayed Khan as general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA) has been stayed for four months. Justice Obaidul Hassan, chamber judge of SC's Appellate Division, passed the order after an appeal by actress Nipun Akter, the key election rival of Zayed. Read:Zayed Khan to remain gen secy of BFAA: HC The chamber judge also ordered status-quo over holding the post. Zayed's lawyer said that the actor can now continue in office as he has already taken oath. Advocate Ahsanul Karim and Nahid Sultana Juthi stood for Zayed while Barrister Rokon Uddin Mahmud and Barrister Mostafizur Rahman argued for actress Nipun. On March 2, the High Court cleared the way for Zayed to serve as the general secretary of the BFFA after striking down the decision of the Election Appeal Board of the association. Nipun again took the fight to the court and filed an appeal before the Appellate Division. Read: BFAA election: Appellate Division orders HC to settle Nipun-Zayed dispute The association election was held on January 28. Zayed was declared the winner for the general secretary post, after he defeated Nipun in a close contest. But Nipun launched a legal fight challenging legality of Zayed's candidacy and accusing him of vote fraud.

The High Court on Tuesday fixed February 22 for hearing the High Court rule challenging the legality of Appellate Board’s decision declaring actress Nipun Akter as the General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA). The HC bench of Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman fixed the date following a time petition filed by Nipun’s counsel Barrister Rokon Uddin. Three Advocates-- Yusuf Hossain Humayun, Ahsanul Karim and Nahid Sultana Juthi stood for actor Zayed Khan. Read: BFAA election: Appellate Division orders HC to settle Nipun-Zayed dispute The Appellate Division on Monday stayed the High Court order on the General Secretary post of BFAA and upheld the decision of the Chamber court for  maintaining status-quo over holding the post. A six-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed the order and directed the High Court to settle the issue. On February 9, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court said neither actor Zayed Khan nor his rival actress Nipun Akter can hold the office of the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association until a full-bench hearing on the controversy is held. Responding to an appeal by Nipun Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division Justice Obaidul Hassan passed the order. On February 8, actress Nipun Akter moved the Supreme Court against the High Court’s stay on the cancellation of actor Zayed Khan's candidacy in the election over vote-buying allegations. On February 7, a division bench of High Court justices Mamnoon Rahman and Khandaker Diliruzzaman stayed the decision of the Election Appellate Board revoking the candidacy of Zayed. The order was passed following a writ petition filed by Zayed challenging the validity of the decision of the Board. Besides, the High Court had asked Zayed to continue with his activities as the general secretary, according to advocate Ahsanul Karim. The High Court had also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain by February 15 why the decision to cancel the actor's candidacy should not be declared illegal. Read: Nipun moves Supreme Court against HC stay on Zayed's disqualification On February 5, the Election Appellate Board decided to remove Zayed from the post of general secretary of the association over allegations that he had resorted to impropriety in the recent election. Sohanur Rahman Sohan, chairman of the Board, announced the decision on Saturday evening. A day later, the newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association led by Ilias Kanchan and Nipun Akter took the oath of office. The association election was held on January 28. Zayed was declared the winner for the general secretary post, after he defeated Nipun in a close contest. It was his third consecutive win.

Actress Nipun Akter Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the High Court’s stay on the cancellation of actor Zayed Khan's candidacy in the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election over vote-buying allegations. Nipun’s lawyer Mostafizur Rahman said her client had filed the appeal at the appellate division of the Supreme Court. "The court is likely to hear the petition in the afternoon,” the barrister said. On Monday, a division bench of High Court justices Mamnoon Rahman and Khandaker Diliruzzaman stayed the decision of the Election Appellate Board revoking the candidacy of Zayed. The order was passed following a writ petition filed by Zayed challenging the validity of the decision of the Board. Besides, the High Court had asked Zayed to continue with his activities as the general secretary, according to advocate Ahsanul Karim. Also read:HC stays decision cancelling Zayed Khan's candidacy The High Court had also issued a rule, asking the authorities concerned to explain by February 15 why the decision to cancel the actor's candidacy should not be declared illegal. On Saturday, the Election Appellate Board decided to remove Zayed from the post of general secretary of the association over allegations that he had resorted to impropriety in the recent election. Sohanur Rahman Sohan, chairman of the Board, announced the decision on Saturday evening. A day later, the newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association led by Ilias Kanchan and Nipun Akter took the oath of office. The association election was held on January 28. Also read: Zayed Khan loses gen secy post, Nipun back Zayed was declared the winner for the general secretary post, after he defeated Nipun in a close contest. It was his third consecutive win.

The High Court on Monday stayed the decision of the Appellate Board revoking the candidacy of Zayed Khan in the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election. The HC bench of Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Khandaker Diliruzzaman passed the order following a writ petition filed by Zayed Khan challenging the validity of the decision of the Election Appellate Board. The court also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why the decision to cancel his candidacy should not be announced illegal. Besides, the court asked Zayed Khan to continue his activities as general secretary,said advocate Ahsanul Karim. Advocate Yusuf Hossain Humayun, Advocate Ahsanul Karim and Advocate Nahid Sultana Zuthi stood for Zayed Khan and Barrister Rokon Uddin Mahmud was present on behalf of actress Nipun while Deputy Attorney General Bipul Bagmar represented the state. Read: Zayed Khan loses gen secy post, Nipun back The court also fixed February 15 for the rule hearing. Earlier on Saturday, the Election Appellate Board decided to remove Zayed from the post of general secretary of the association over the allegations that he had resorted to irregularities in the association’s recent election. Sohanur Rahman Sohan, chairman of the Appellate Board, announced the decision at the FDC on Saturday evening. Earlier, the election of the artistes’ association was held on January 28. Zayed was declared winner in the general secretary post defeating Nipun in a close contest. It was his third consecutive win.

Newly elected general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association Zayed Khan has lost his position amid allegations that he resorted to irregularities in the association’s recent elections. Zayed’s main polls rival actress Nipun demanded a re-election in the post accusing him of buying votes with money.Based on the allegations, the Election Appellate Board has decided to remove Zayed from the post of general secretary of the association.Sohanur Rahman Sohan, chairman of the Appellate Board announced the decision at the FDC on Saturday evening.Earlier, the election of the artistes’ association was held on January 28.  Read: Pori Moni-Raaz enjoy hilsa at Mawa Zayed was declared winner in general secretary post defeating Nipun in a close contest. It was his third consecutive win. However, Nipun complained that Zayed had “committed corruption” in the election.Nipun also held a press conference to explain her allegations. She also lodged a written complaint with the Election Appeal Board.Although Nipun took part in it, Zayed was absent. In his absence, Sohanur Rahman Sohan announced that Zayed’s candidacy has been rejected on allegations of election irregularities. Instead, the other candidate, Nipun, has won without contest.Zayed had been the general secretary of the Film Artistes’ Association for two consecutive terms. Actor Ilias Kanchan was elected president in last month’s election.