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Afzal Hossain
Afzal Hossain (born 19 July 1954) is a Bangladeshi actor, director, writer and painter. Early life Hossain was born in Parulia, Satkhira in erstwhile East Bengal. His father, Ali Ashraf Hossain, was a medical officer. He has one brother Alfaz Hossain and sister Rumana Afroz. Hossain is married to Tazeen Halim Mona. Career Hossain started his acting career in theatrical productions in the mid-1970s. Later, he was enlisted as an actor of BTV and acted in dramas produced by BTV. He also starred in three movies including box office hit ''Dui Jibon'', ''Notun Bou'' and ''Palabi Kothay''. Since 1984, he became busy with making TVC and has contributed a lot in this sector to develop in today's level. On 22 January 2022, Hossain was awarded the Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to re ...
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Satkhira
Satkhira( bn, সাতক্ষীরা) is a city and district headquarter of Satkhira District in Khulna Division, south-west Bangladesh Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the mos ....The city has a population of about 2,50,000, making it the 20th largest city in Bangladesh. Satkhira also has a large proportion of the Sundarbans rainforest of Bangladesh. References https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/district/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A7%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%96-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B7 {{Authority control Populated places in Khulna District ...
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Channel I
Channel i ( bn, চ্যানেল আই) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Impress Group. It was launched on 1 October 1999, as Bangladesh's first digital television channel. It is one of the oldest satellite television channels in Bangladesh. Channel i is broadcast via satellite television using PanAm Sat and Bangabandhu-1, covering most of Asia and parts of Australia. It is sister to the radio station, Radio Bhumi. Background The Impress Group first moved beyond textile production and into television in the early 1980s, under the tutelage of Faridur Reza Sagor, who had before worked at state-run Bangladesh Television on a freelance basis. The initial steps into television resulted into the establishment of Impress Telefilm, which initially produced small mini-series and one-off shows for BTV. History Channel i began broadcasting on 1 October 1999 from a small building in the Siddheshwari neighborhood of Dhaka, with the ...
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Karagar
''Karagar'' () or ''Cell 145'' is a thriller web series directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki, started streaming on the Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi from 19 August 2022. Hoichoi announced their upcoming new five web series, ''Karagar'' is one of them, Based on Bangladesh, the series features Chanchal Chowdhury, Intekhab Dinar, Tasnia Farin and FS Nayeem in the lead roles. After the release of the first part of the web series, it gained popularity among the audience and became the talk of the town. Even the popularity of this Bangladeshi series spread beyond the country to India. ''Karagar'' helped the OTT platform Hoichoi to grow their business in Bangladesh. Premise Akashnagar Jail is a prison in Bangladesh. Cell No. 145 of this jail has been closed since 1971. It is soon known that there is a prisoner inside that cell. Senior authorities break the old lock of the cell and enter it. When asked how he came to be in this cell, the mute prisoner hinted that he had been imprisoned for kil ...
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Hoichoi
Hoichoi is an Indian subscription video on-demand and over-the-top streaming service, owned and maintained by SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd with headquarters in Kolkata, India. It was launched on 20 September 2017. Hoichoi is currently available for Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku. Mi TV, LG Smart TV and Tizen. It is the first OTT platform from West Bengal focusing exclusively on Bengali language content, worldwide. The name ''Hoichoi'' means excitement. Content The on-demand platform focuses on Bengali language films and entertainment content mainly, but also provides English subtitles to all movies. It now has about 600 film titles, and 100+ original series. The platform is also introducing children's content, and has original films, web series and short films across many genres. Partnership Technology partner ViewLift is Hoichoi's technology partner that controls the brand's OTT space; media and entertainment distribution, consumption and monetizatio ...
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Refugee Web Series
A refugee, conventionally speaking, is a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to well-founded fear of persecution.FAQ: Who is a refugee?
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Chorki (streaming Service)
Chorki is a Bangladeshi subscription-based over-the-top media service and original programming production company, owned by Transcom Group via Prothom Alo subsidiary of Mediastar Limited, and was launched on 12 July 2021 worldwide. The service primarily shows original content and content from other third-party providers, including television series, films, and documentaries. The service is available in an ad-free version with limited content, while the premium tier includes a larger content library including original shows and films. Background and history Bangladesh has become a growing market for OTT. Foreign streaming services were doing business in Bangladesh successfully. But there were very little local content. To fill the gap Mediastar Ltd. came forward, and in 2020, they announced to launch an OTT platform in next year and named it Chorki. In April 2021, Indian High Commission of Dhaka shares 38 documentary films with Chorki. Early 2021, it was told that 3 June 2021 w ...
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Pett Kata Shaw
''Pett Kata Shaw'' is a 2022 Bangladeshi horror web series. It is written and directed by Nuhash Humayun. The series was released on online video-on-demand platform Chorki. Sohail Mondal, Shirin Akter Shila, Afzal Hossain, Chanchal Chowdhury, Pritom Hasan and Novera Rahman acted in the lead roles. The series is a modern retelling of the most shadowy and sensational scenes of traditional Bengali folktales passed down from generation to generation. It will have its international premiere as part of the official selection at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2023. Cast * Shohel Mondol - Hasan * Shirin Akter Shila - The ghost * Ekram Khan Emu * Durjoy Roy * Witness Shahid * Soumik Bose * Afzal Hossain * Chanchal Chowdhury * Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed * Khaled Ahmed Rumi * Momo Ali * Maymuna Islam Medha * Mohana Hossain * Morshed Mishu * Saida Taslima Hasan River * Pranay Dev Uchshas * Taufiqul Iman * Gitshree Chowdhury * Pritam Hasan * Masuda Khan is a city located in Shi ...
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ZEE5
ZEE5 is an Indian subscription video on-demand and over-the-top streaming service, run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was launched in India on 14 February 2018 with content in 12 languages. The ZEE5 mobile app is available on Web, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, among other devices. ZEE5 claimed 56 million monthly active users in December 2019. History Ozee was an Indian digital online platform that was launched in February 2016 by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. As of 14 February 2018, the service has been integrated into ZEE5. It aired shows from all of the Zee channel bouquets such as Zee TV, & TV, Zee Café. It aired Zindagi shows exclusively since Zindagi went Ozee-exclusive. The platform was ad-supported and also free of cost no matter what device used. It was shutdown due to ZEE5. ZEE5 integration ZEE5 has subsumed Zee's existing video streaming platforms: Ozee (advertising-based) and DittoTV (subscription-based), comes with 1 lakh (1 hundred thousand) hours of conte ...
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Ladies & Gentlemen (ZEE5 Original)
''Ladies & Gentlemen'' is a Bangladeshi drama streaming television series created by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Starring Tasnia Farin as Sabila Hossain, an ordinary girl, and also co-starred Afzal Hossain, Hasan Masood, Maria Nur, Partha Barua, Chanchal Chowdhury, Iresh Zaker, Mostafa Monwar, Mamunur Rashid and Saberi Alam. the series has been released on 9 July 2021 on ZEE5. Premise The series follows the personal journey of Sabila (Tasnia Farin), a common girl, who becomes the voice of every working woman in Bangladesh and beyond. The show brings out the complexity of male-female dynamics and hierarchical exploitations and misogyny. Cast * Tasnia Farin as Sabila Hossain * Afzal Hossain as Khairul Alom * Maria Nur as Laura * Hasan Masood as Mizu/Mizanur Rahaman * Partha Barua as Imtiyaz * Mamunur Rashid as Sabila's Father * Saberi Alam * Mostafa Monwar as Arif * Iresh Zaker as Jahir * Nader Chowdhury * Chanchal Chowdhury as Special Appearance Release On 14 June 2021, the offi ...
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Dhaka Attack
''Dhaka Attack'' ( bn, ঢাকা অ্যাটাক) is a Bangladeshis, Bangladeshi police action thriller film produced by Bangladesh Police Paribar Kallyan Samity Ltd., Three Wheelers Ltd. and Splash Multimedia. It features Arifin Shuvoo, Mahiya Mahi, ABM Sumon and Taskeen Rahman in lead roles. It was directed by Dipankar Dipon and written by Sunny Sanwar. The film was distributed by The Abhi Kathachitra and Swapna Scarecrow. The film won the "Best Film" award in 42nd Bangladesh National Film Awards. Plot The story centers on the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Elite Forces' fierce operation against a terrorist organization, the attack is part of a plot by few foreign intelligence agencies to destabilize the country, in order to destroy the country's defense layers. The film stars Arifin Shuvo as the Assistant Commissioner (Bangladesh), Assistant Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, DMP, and the in-charge of Bomb Disposal Unit. Sumon played the role of a commander o ...
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Palabi Kothay
''Palabi Kothay'' is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is a finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film. Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh. The film is a remake of Kamal Haasan's own Tamil hit, '' Magalir Mattum'' which itself was a remake of the 1980 American film ''9 to 5''. Plot The film tells the story of three female characters struggling in the office Shirin and Nuri were teased by the office boss. Millie teaches them to stand up against all these injustices. After many storms, problems and incidents, they are able to protest against the injustice. Cast * Shabana as Mili Chowdhury * Suborna Mustafa as Shirin * Champa as Noorie * Humayun Faridi as Mr. Hawlader * Afzal Hossain as Managing Director (guest appearance) * Ali Raj as Bachchu * Khaleda Aktar Kolpona as Shirin's mother * Khairul Islam Pakhi as Shirin's brother * Sharmin as Salma, wife of Mr. Hawlader * Nasir Khan as Lallu Khan * Abdul Karim ...
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Dui Jibon
''Dui Jibon'' ( bn, দুই জীবন) is a 1988 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Abdullah al Mamun, who also wrote the story. The screenplay and dialogue is written by Jahirul Haque. The film stars Bulbul Ahmed, Kabori Sarwar, Afzal Hossain, Parveen Sultana Diti in leading roles with Neepa Monalisa, Tina Khan, Jahirul Haque, Adil, Amol Bose, Minu Rahman Minoti in supporting roles. In 1988, the film won Bangladesh National Film Award for the best film and another 5 categories. Cast * Bulbul Ahmed as Mustafa * Kabori Sarwar as Tahmina * Afzal Hossain as Robin * Diti as Moushumi * Nipa Monalisa as Kulsum * Tina Khan as Dayana * Zahirul Haque as Tahmina's Father * Adil as Rayhan * Amol Bose * Minu Rahman as Mustafa's Mother * Minoti Hossain * Monowara Music Dui Jibon's music is directed by Alam Khan. Song lyrics are by Moniruzzman Moni. The songs are performed by Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi, Andrew Kishore, Runa Laila, and Shamima Yasmin Diba. Most of the songs ...
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