Archive · 20 May 2025
Mujib Biopic Actress Jailed in Attempted Murder Case
Nusraat Faria, an actress who played Sheikh Hasina in a film, was arrested at Dhaka airport.
She is connected to a case involving an attempted murder during last year's protests against the government.
Faria was trying to go to Thailand when she was caught and was later sent to jail.
The arrest has caused a lot of concern and there's discussion about how such actions should be handled.
Actress Nusraat Faria, known for portraying Sheikh Hasina, was jailed.
Faria was detained at Dhaka airport while attempting to travel to Thailand.
She was arrested in relation to an attempt to murder case.
The case is linked to last year's anti-government protests.
Seventeen actors, including Faria, were named in the case.
- Who
- Nusraat Faria, the actress who played Sheikh Hasina in a movie.
- What
- Actress Nusraat Faria was arrested in connection with an attempted murder case.
- When
- Detained a day before being sent to jail.
- Where
- Dhaka airport.
- Why
- In connection with an attempted murder case tied to anti-government protests.
Public Outcry
Government's Stance
Government Stance on Arrests
Public Outcry
No clear left view.
Government's Stance
Cultural affairs adviser believes Faria will receive legal remedy.
- Arrested Person
- Nusraat Faria
- Role in Mujib Biopic
- Sheikh Hasina
- Reason for Arrest
- Attempt to murder case
- Location of Arrest
- Dhaka airport
- Date of Arrest
- A day before being sent to jail on Monday
- Number of Actors Named
- Seventeen, including Faria
