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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Cambodia deports 27 Thais involved in call centre scam, four with arrest warrants
SIEM REAP, (Cambodia): Cambodia deported 27 Thais involved in a call centre scam, with four having arrest warrants. The authorities also allowed 300 Cambodian workers to return home. The Thai Consulate General in Siem Reap, Cambodia, reported on Thursday (Aug 7) that, in collaboration with Cambodian police, they had successfully dismantled an international call centre scam operation. The operation led to the arrest of several hundred individuals from various nationalities, including 27 Thais—14 men and 13 women. - Photo: The Nation/ANN After the operation concluded, Cambodia deported all 27 Thai nationals to Thailand, arriving at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo, at 2pm. Colonel Napatpong Suphaporn, Head of Sa Kaeo's Immigration Police, revealed that, upon cross-checking their records, four of the 27 Thai nationals had outstanding arrest warrants related to the call centre scam. Additionally, 11 individuals were involved in 60 separate online fraud cases. The Thai authorities processed the individuals through immigration procedures before transferring them to the NRM Centre at 19th Military Circle in Aranyaprathet for further investigation and legal action. Meanwhile, over 300 Cambodian workers who had been stranded in Thailand were allowed to return to Cambodia through the Klong Luek checkpoint on Thursday. - Photo: The Nation/ANN This follows rumours that the Cambodian government had urged its citizens working in Thailand to return home by Aug 10, 2025, or face the risk of losing their nationality and having their property confiscated. Additionally, more than 50 Thai nationals who had been stranded in Poipet, Cambodia, were allowed to return to Thailand under humanitarian exceptions. - The Nation/ANN
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Bangladesh actor who played Sheikh Hasina in Mujib biopic arrested in Dhaka: Report
Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, known for her portrayal of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', has been arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, local media outlets reported on Sunday. The Dhaka Tribune reported that Nusraat was arrested for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests. A case was filed against 17 actors, including Nusraat, for the alleged attempted murder of a student in the capital's Vatara area during the July uprising last year, according to Dhaka Tribune. Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station said she was arrested this afternoon, as reported by "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from Immigration Police," he said. "A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," as per the outlet. The case was filed at the police station during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement's protests in 2024, the police said, according to The website of the local news outlet Prothom Alo reported that the actress was arrested at the immigration checkpoint at the airport this morning as she was about to travel to Thailand. Nusrat made her acting debut with the film Aashiqui (2015), where she played the lead role opposite Ankush Hazra. The film was a commercial success. She also worked in several other hits such as Hero 420 (2016), Badsha - The Don (2016), Premi O Premi (2017) and Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017). She essayed the role of Sheikh Hasina in 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', which was released in 2023. It was based on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh, who is popularly known as Bangabandhu. It was a co-production between Bangladesh and India, the film was directed by Shyam Benegal and stars Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role. According to Faria said at the time that she could not believe she had the opportunity to portray the Awami League leader. The actress said, "When I learnt of it, I felt like the luckiest person in my country. Because, no one has ever played her role onscreen before. I don't know if anyone will do it in the future." "I feel that even if I never act again in the future, I have got the opportunity to play this role, which is the ultimate achievement for me," as per the
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Nusraat Faria? Bangladeshi actress known for playing Sheikh Hasina in Shyam Benegal's ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation,' arrested in attempted murder case
Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria , best known for playing in the biographical film ' Mujib: The Making of a Nation ', has landed in serious trouble. As per reports, the 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, just as she was about to board a flight to Thailand. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The reason? An arrest warrant had been issued against her in connection with an attempted murder case . This shocking turn of events has left fans stunned and raised many questions about the case, her past, and what this means for her future. Caught at the airport On Sunday, immigration police at the Dhaka airport stopped Nusraat Faria before she could leave the country. Authorities had already issued an arrest warrant for her after linking her to a violent case from 2024. As reported by the Economic Times, inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station confirmed the arrest. 'The Immigration Police had coordinated the operation after spotting her at the airport,' he said. After being detained, she was first taken to the Vatara police station. Later, she was moved to the Detective Branch (DB) office of Dhaka Metropolitan Police for further questioning. What is the case about? The arrest is tied to a disturbing incident that happened during the anti-government protests in July 2024. Faria is one of 17 people named in the case, which involves the attempted murder of a student in the Vatara area of Dhaka. These protests were part of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, a powerful youth-led demonstration that turned violent. The movement sparked political tension across the country and eventually led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the very person Faria portrayed on screen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The details of Faria's exact involvement remain unclear, but her name appearing among the accused. Nusraat Faria's works Before stepping into the world of acting, Nusraat Faria started out as a radio jockey and television presenter. Her charisma and charm soon made her a household name. She made her big screen debut in 2015 with the romantic drama 'Aashiqui', which turned out to be a hit. She followed up with a string of popular films including 'Hero 420' (2016), 'Badsha – The Don' (2016), 'Premi O Premi' (2017), and 'Boss 2: Back to Rule' (2017). These films helped her build a solid fan base in both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali cinema. In 2021, Faria also achieved a personal milestone by completing her bachelor's degree in law from the University of London — proof that she's not just a pretty face, but a woman of many talents. Stepping into Sheikh Hasina's shoes One of the biggest moments in Faria's acting career came in 2023 when she took on the role of Sheikh Hasina in the film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'. Directed by the late Indian filmmaker , the movie was a major collaboration between Bangladesh and India. It focused on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. While actor Arifin Shuvoo played Mujib, it was Faria's portrayal of his daughter Hasina that drew attention. The role was a turning point in her career, giving her a chance to show her acting depth and range. EXCLUSIVE | Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Gen Z Love Woes
India.com
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bangladesh Actor Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina In Biopic Detained In Dhaka: Report
Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, known for her portrayal of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', has been arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, local media outlets reported on Sunday. The Dhaka Tribune reported that Nusraat was arrested for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests. A case was filed against 17 actors, including Nusraat, for the alleged attempted murder of a student in the capital's Vatara area during the July uprising last year, according to Dhaka Tribune. Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station said she was arrested this afternoon, as reported by "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from Immigration Police," he said. "A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," as per the outlet. The case was filed at the police station during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement's protests in 2024, the police said, according to The website of the local news outlet Prothom Alo reported that the actress was arrested at the immigration checkpoint at the airport this morning as she was about to travel to Thailand. Nusrat made her acting debut with the film Aashiqui (2015), where she played the lead role opposite Ankush Hazra. The film was a commercial success. She also worked in several other hits such as Hero 420 (2016), Badsha - The Don (2016), Premi O Premi (2017) and Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017). She essayed the role of Sheikh Hasina in 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', which was released in 2023. It was based on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh, who is popularly known as Bangabandhu. It was a co-production between Bangladesh and India, the film was directed by Shyam Benegal and stars Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role. According to Faria said at the time that she could not believe she had the opportunity to portray the Awami League leader. The actress said, "When I learnt of it, I felt like the luckiest person in my country. Because, no one has ever played her role onscreen before. I don't know if anyone will do it in the future." "I feel that even if I never act again in the future, I have got the opportunity to play this role, which is the ultimate achievement for me," as per the
NDTV
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bangladeshi Actor, Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina On Screen Arrested In Murder Case
Dhaka: Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who played the role of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the biopic on her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was arrested at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests last year. The 31-year-old actress was detained at the immigration checkpoint while en route to Thailand, after an arrest warrant was issued, according to Bangladeshi media reports. A case was registered against 17 actors, including Faria, for their alleged attempt to murder a student in the capital's Vatara during the student protests across Bangladesh in July last year, which led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from the Immigration Police. A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," reported, quoting police officer Sujan Haque. "The case was filed at the Vatara police station during the anti-discrimination student movement's protests," Haque added. The actress was reportedly taken to the Vatara police station following her arrest. However, instead of keeping her in custody there, she was later transferred to the office of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Prothom Alo reported, quoting sources. Per local media, a court approved an attempted murder case against Faria a few days ago, following which she was arrested today. Faria made her acting debut with the film Aashiqui (2015), where she played the lead role opposite Ankush Hazra. The film was a commercial success. She also worked in several other hits such as Hero 420 (2016), Badsha - The Don (2016), Premi O Premi (2017) and Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017). In 2023, she essayed the role of Hasina in 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', which was based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh. The film, directly was legendary Shyam Benegal, was co-produced by Bangladesh and India and starred Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role.
