Nusraat Faria Arrested in Attempted Murder Case Amid Bangladesh Student Protests

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Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria was arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on charges related to an attempted murder case The arrest is linked to violent anti-government protests in July 2024.

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The protests, which were student-led, called for the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, eventually leading to her exile in India

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Nusraat Faria, who gained fame for her portrayal of Sheikh Hasina in the biopic "Mujib: The Making of a Nation," is among 17 celebrities implicated in this case

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The arrest was confirmed by Inspector Sujan Haque of the Vatara Police Station, who mentioned that a court had recently approved the attempted murder case against her

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Faria was detained by immigration police while attempting to board a flight to Thailand, and the case was registered at the Vatara Police Station in Dhaka

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Nusraat Faria began her career as a radio jockey and TV presenter before making her film debut in the Bangladesh-India joint production "Aashiqui: True Love" in 2015

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Since her debut, she has appeared in numerous Bangladeshi and Indian films, primarily in Bengali, and is also known for her work as a television host and model

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The situation has drawn significant media attention due to Faria's high-profile status and the political implications of the protests she is allegedly connected with