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.
The legal proceedings against Shomi Kaiser have seen several shifts: 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. In September 2024, leaked screenshots from a WhatsApp
: 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. : In April 2019, Kaiser was sued for
: 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
: Reports indicate Kaiser was released from Kashimpur Central Women's Prison on August 14, 2025, after securing bail in two separate cases.
: As of early 2026, Kaiser remains a figure of public scrutiny while the legal process continues. Her case is often cited alongside other high-profile arrests, such as former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury , as part of a broader push for accountability regarding the 2024 violence. Past Controversies