as of April 2026. Instead, she has frequently been the target of and digital misuse following her high-profile 39kg weight-loss journey in 2022.

For , the situation was a public relations nightmare. The company had invested heavily in the "Khir Mix" campaign, and Runa Khan was the centerpiece. Releasing a statement took 72 hours—an eternity in the viral news cycle.

The "Runa Khan Scandal": Why Everyone is Talking About This Bangladeshi Star In recent years, the name

: In early 2025, she went viral for a positive reason when she shared that her brother, Tuhin, chose to split their father's property equally with her, defying traditional inheritance practices.

When the statement finally came, it was a masterclass in corporate hedging:

As for the audience, they have moved on to the next scandal. But every time a Radhuni ad comes on television, a knowing whisper follows: "Aren't they the ones who fired the Khir actress?"

Background

The Runa Khan scandal raises several questions about the way public figures are treated in Bangladesh. It highlights the double standards and hypocrisy that often accompany celebrity culture.