''Ekattor'' is a

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-language

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series directed by Tanim Noor. It was released on

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platform hoichoi on 26 March 2020,

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. The series stars Mostofa Monowar,

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, Mostafizur Noor Imran in the lead roles along with

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and Deepanwita Martin in significant roles.

Cast

Mostafa Monowar Mustafa Monwar (born 1 September 1935) is a Bangladeshi artist. He is a painter, sculptor, radio performer and professor of fine arts. He is currently the chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Academy. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Gover ...

as Selim: A gang-leader of old Dhaka. He owns a garage & loves Joyita. *

as Joyita: A university student & activist. *

as Major Wasim: A well-known

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officer who was in charge of Operation Blitz at

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. *

as Ruhi: A West-Pakistani journalist & wife of Major Wasim. A Bengali Pakistan Army officer who steals a top secret file. *

as Gul Mohammad: A Pakistan Army officer of Dacca. *

as Prodip: A top

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leader. *Deepanwita Martin

Series overview

Season 1 (2019)

The story is based on Operation Blitz that occurred in the year 1971 in

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presently known as

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. Captain Shiraj who is a protagonist played by Mostafizur, tries to collect the file of Operation Blitz. He wants to hand over the file to the international mass media before the disaster happens. While being chased by Pakistani Army troop he takes shelter in Salim's garage. He intends to seek help from others to build up a resistance against the Pakistani army. The unexpected attack of Salim leaves the Pakistani army baffled.

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