“My father was a theatre actor, but he never had the opportunity to pursue acting and became a journalist instead,” shares Pranto. “I believe that his unfulfilled dream was passed down to me, and I was meant to carry it forward.” In recent years, few rising actors have been more determined to prove their range than Abid Bin Parvez Pranto. From TVCs to short films and eventually fiction, he has steadily marked himself as an actor intent on versatility.
Dhaka’s underground fight scene explodes with Khar Nights, Bangladesh’s first MMA platform blending raw combat, urban culture, and youth energy. With viral buzz, homegrown fighters, and safe, edgy venues, it’s the city’s newest obsession.
"The village where I come from, they support women fighters," Anita Karim told AFP. "But when I started MMA, they had no awareness of this sport."
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday.
Combat sports are booming around the world but in France increasingly draw the attention of intelligence services hunting potential jihadists.
“My father was a theatre actor, but he never had the opportunity to pursue acting and became a journalist instead,” shares Pranto. “I believe that his unfulfilled dream was passed down to me, and I was meant to carry it forward.” In recent years, few rising actors have been more determined to prove their range than Abid Bin Parvez Pranto. From TVCs to short films and eventually fiction, he has steadily marked himself as an actor intent on versatility.
Dhaka’s underground fight scene explodes with Khar Nights, Bangladesh’s first MMA platform blending raw combat, urban culture, and youth energy. With viral buzz, homegrown fighters, and safe, edgy venues, it’s the city’s newest obsession.
"The village where I come from, they support women fighters," Anita Karim told AFP. "But when I started MMA, they had no awareness of this sport."
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday.
Combat sports are booming around the world but in France increasingly draw the attention of intelligence services hunting potential jihadists.
