In September 2024, leaked screenshots from a WhatsApp group titled (Light Will Come) sparked national outrage. The group, which included several pro-Awami League artists like Shomi Kaiser and actor Ferdous, reportedly discussed ways to suppress the 2024 quota reform movement led by students.
: In April 2019, Kaiser was sued for Tk 100 crore after she allegedly called journalists "thieves" following the loss of two cell phones at the National Press Club . Although investigators later found no proof of defamation, the incident significantly impacted her public image.
The controversy surrounding Bangladeshi actress and former e-CAB president Shomi Kaiser has intensified following the 2024 political shift in Bangladesh. Known for her iconic roles in dramas like Nokkhotrer Raat , Kaiser has transitioned from a beloved cultural figure to a central person of interest in legal and political scandals. Bangladeshi Actress Shomi Kaiser Scandal.24
: She was initially granted interim bail in December 2024, though it was briefly suspended by the Appellate Division before being reinstated.
: On November 6, 2024, police arrested her from a residence in Uttara Sector-4 , Dhaka. In September 2024, leaked screenshots from a WhatsApp
Beyond recent political issues, Kaiser has faced prior scandals:
Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, 2024, Kaiser went into hiding. Although investigators later found no proof of defamation,
: The discovery led to widespread condemnation of the artists involved, who were accused of siding with a repressive regime against the youth. Arrest and Legal Charges