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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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intekhab Dinar
Intekhab Dinar is a popular Bangladeshi actor known for starring in the Ekushey Television tv series ''Bondhone'' and Chorki series '' Unoloukik''. Early life The paternal grandfather of Dinar owned Purabi, a movie theater in Mymensingh. Career In 1995, Dinar joined the theater troupe "Nagorik Natya Somproday". He acted in several plays including ''Nurul Diner Sharajibon'', ''Ocholayoton", "Mrityu Sangbad'', ''Galileo", "Dewan Gazir Kissa'' and ''Shankha Chil''. Dinar debuted in television drama by his performing in ''Gor'', written by Gazi Rakayet and directed by Salauddin Lavlu in 1997. Dinar acted in the drama because Rakayet inspired him to do that. Then Dinar became popular by performing in TV series ''Bondhone''. He also acted in films including ''Joyjatra'' and ''Phirey Esho Behula''. ''Joyjatra'', the 2004 Bangladeshi film, was his debut film. After the 2010s, Intekhab Dinar became frustrated as his work declined. Then he decided to retire from acting in consultation w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shatabdi Wadud
Shatabdi Wadud is a Bangladeshi film and television actor. He won Bangladesh National Film Award Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million pe ... in Best Actor in a Negative Role for his role in the film Guerrilla (2011). Career In 1985 Wadud joined a drama club ''Artonad''. He joined theatre troupe ''Theatre Centre'' in 1991 and '' Prachyanat'' in 1997. His debut performance in television was in ''Shonkito Podojatra''. Works Films Television * '' Sakin Sarisuri'' (2009-2010) * '' Bishaash'' (2010-2011) * ''Ice Cream'' (2013) * ''Trump Card'' (2013) * ''The Singing Teacher'' (2014) * ''Bodh'' (2015) * ''Daag'' (2017) * ''Chabial Reunion'' (2017) * '' Tin Pagoler Holo Mela'' (2017) * ''Oshomvabito: Unforeseen'' (2017) * ''Made in Bangladesh'' (2019) * ''Game Over'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasnia Farin
Tasnia Farin (; born 30 January 1998) is a Bangladeshi actress and model. She rose to fame with her central role in the web series '' Ladies & Gentlemen'' directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. The ZEE5 web series released on 9 July 2021. She is also known for her performance in the drama Ex Boyfriend. She has also been seen in several dramas and music videos. She played the role of a katha in a web film Networker Baire directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan and produced by Redwan Rony, which was released on August 19 of the same year. In 2022, Farin is starring in another film titledAro Ek Prithibi'' directed by Kolkata-based filmmaker Atanu Ghosh. In 2022, she won the Channel I Digital Media Award for Best Actress in a Web Series and Best Emerging Female Actor for her performance in '' Ladies & Gentlemen''. In the same year, she won the Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Award for Best Actress in a Limited Length Of Film for her performance in Tithir Osukh. Career Farin made her small screen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijori Barkatullah
Bijori Barkatullah is a Bangladeshi television actress and dancer. Early life Barkatullah graduated from the Department of History at the University of Dhaka. Career Barkatullah acted her first drama, ''Shukher Chharpotro'', directed by her father Mohammad Barkatullah in 1988. She got her breakthrough by her performance in the drama serial Kothao Keu Nei. Later she acted in ''Megh Kalo'' with Mahfuz Ahmed, directed by Abdus Sattar. She acted in a play based on the movie '' Jibon Theke Neya'' by Zahir Raihan. Bijori is also engaged in modeling and dancing. Personal life Bijori is the daughter of Mohammad Barkatullah and Zeenat Barkatullah. Mohammad was a dance artist who later turned into a television producer. Zeenat is also a dance artist who won Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy award in 2008. Bijori's sister Kajori Barkatullah is a producer and a host. Barkatullah married Intekhab Dinar, another Bangladeshi actor, on April 14, 2013. She was previously married to Shawkat Ali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanchal Chowdhury
Suchinta Chowdhury Chanchal ( bn, সুচিন্ত চৌধুরী চঞ্চল), known as Chanchal Chowdhury ( bn, চঞ্চল চৌধুরী), is a Bangladeshi actor. Critically acclaimed for his performances in ''Rupkothar Golpo'' (2006), ''Monpura'' (2009), ''Television'' (2012), '' Aynabaji'' (2016), '' Debi'' (2018) and ''Hawa'' (2022). He has received two Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actor and three Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. A household name in Bangladesh, Chowdhury started his career in 1996 in the theaters of Bangladesh. He joined famous theaters such as Aranyak Natyadal and performed in stage plays like ''Prakritojoner Kotha'', ''Joyjoyonti'', ''Ora Kodom Ali'', ''Mayur Singhason'', ''Songkranti'', ''Rarang and Che-er Cycle''. Albeit a prolific actor in TV series and films, he appeared in six movies as of 2018. Early life Chowdhury was born and raised in a Hindu family in the village of Kamarhaat in Pabna, Bangladesh, on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayanta Chattopadhyay
Jayanto Chattopadhyay (born 28 July 1946) is a Bangladeshi actor and reciter. He studied in English literature from Calcutta University. He portrayed the famous character Misir Ali in a television drama named ''Trishna''. Works Films * '' Adam Surat'' (1989) * ''Kittonkhola'' (2000) * '' Matir Moina'' (2002) (The Clay Bird) * ''Joyjatra'' (2004) * '' Ontarjatra'' (2006) * ''Nirontor'' (2006) * ''Banshi'' (2007) * ''Noy Number Bipod Sanket'' (2007) * ''The Last Thakur'' (2008) * ''Runway'' (2010) * '' Opekkha'' (2010) * ''Ghetuputra Komola'' (2012) * ''Pita - The Father'' (2012) * '' Shikhandi Kotha'' (2013) * ''Sutopar Thikana'' (2015) * ''Matir Projar Deshe'' (2018) * ''Padmar Prem'' (2019) * '' Kagojer Phul'' (TBA) * ''Amar Ache Jol'' (2008) * ''Krishnopokkho'' (2016) * '' Birotto'' (2022) Drama serials * ''Bishaash'' (2010) * ''Kala Koitor'' (2012) Dramas * ''Trishna'' * ''Lilaboti'' * ''Khela'' Web Series See also * Cinema of Bangladesh * Bangladeshi film actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
''The Daily Star'' is a leading Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper. It is the largest circulating daily English-language newspaper in the country. Founded by Syed Mohammed Ali on 14 January 1991, as Bangladesh transitioned and restored parliamentary democracy, the newspaper became popular for its outspoken coverage of politics, corruption and foreign policy. It is considered a newspaper of record for Bangladesh. The newspaper is known for its "reputation for journalistic integrity and liberal and progressive views - a kind of Bangladeshi ''New York Times''". Its slogan is "Journalism Without Fear or Favour". Mahfuz Anam serves as editor and publisher of ''The Daily Star''. Its motto, "Your Right to Know", appears above its logo on the front page. ''The Daily Star'' is owned by Mediaworld, in which a major share is held by the Transcom Group. ''Star Business'' is the business edition of the paper and highly popular. History In the late 1980s, plans for a major English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an international association football, football tournament contested by the men's national teams of FIFA's member associations. The 22nd FIFA World Cup is taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022; it is the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world and Islamic World, Muslim world, and the second held entirely in Asia after the 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. French national football team, France are the defending champions, having defeated Croatia national football team, Croatia 4–2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, 2018 final. At an estimated cost of over $220 billion, it is the most expensive World Cup ever held; this figure is disputed by Qatari officials, including organising CEO Nasser Al Khater, who said the true cost is $8 billion, and other figures relate to overall infrastructure development since the World Cup was awarded to Qatar in 2010. This tournament is set to be the las ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Dhaka Central Jail
Dhaka Central Jail was the largest jail in Bangladesh, located in the old section of Dhaka, the country's capital. The jail has been used to house criminals as well as political prisoners, especially during the Language Movement of 1952, the 6 Point Movement, and the Bangladesh Liberation War. However, the jail earned infamy after the killings of four political leaders — A. H. M. Qamaruzzaman, Tajuddin Ahmad, Syed Nazrul Islam and Captain Muhammad Mansur Ali — on the eve of a military counter-coup on November 3, 1975 against the regime of president Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad and army chief Ziaur Rahman, which had seized power on August 15 after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The slain leaders are mourned by many supporters in Bangladesh today, with the date informally known as " Jail killing day." History Before British rule, there was a Mughal fort at the site of the current jail. During the early years of the 19th century, the fort was renovated, and conve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajker Patrika
''Ajker Patrika'' is a Bengali-language daily newspaper that is published in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The newspaper started publishing on June 27, 2021. Professor Dr. Golam Rahman is the editor of Ajker Patrika. As of September 2022, the circulation of Ajker Patrika is around 1,08,100. History and details The inaugural issue of Ajker Patrika was published on 27 June 2021. Its slogan is “Country’s Local Newspaper”. The head office of the newspaper in Banasree, Rampura of the capital Dhaka. In addition to the printed version Ajker Patrika has online portal and e-paper as well. Ajker Patrika is printed in the form of a broadsheet newspaper using newsprint paper. It consists of 12 pages. Each page has 8 columns. This newspaper has 12 local editions. Ajker Patrka publishes news in different sections through its print and digital platforms. Notable amongst these are national, regional and international news, business, editorial, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, health, fact check, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
