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Tisha or Puja, who will lead Raihan Rafi’s ‘Black Money’?
Rafi has hinted that the story of “Black Money” is a significant departure from his usual narratives, expressing his excitement about working on this unique project. He also hinted that the cast reveal will surprise many. Meanwhile, there are rumours that film actor Rubel may join the cast, though both Rafi and the production company have opted to keep all official announcements for the press event.
Bongo to feature Sreelekha-Darshana’s ‘Kolkata Diaries’
Bangladesh-based director Rashed Raha announced his web-film "Kolkata Diaries" last year, featuring West Bengal stars Sreelekha Mitra and Darshana Banik, alongside the up-and-coming Bangladeshi actor Shifat Amin Shuvo. The film, shot in Kolkata's Newtown, Rajarhat area, is now set to release on July 18 on an OTT platform.
Bongo to feature Bangladeshi ZEE5 content
ZEE5, an Indian streaming service, launched in Bangladesh with much fanfare on July 3, 2019. The platform created numerous programmes spotlighting local producers and artistes. However, due to an underwhelming audience response, ZEE5 eventually ceased its operations here.
‘Rajkumar’ coming to OTT
Himel Ashraf’s directorial "Rajkumar," released last Eid-ul-Fitr, showcased Shakib Khan in a new light, impressing audiences.
Tahsan to host Bangladeshi version of ‘Family Feud’
Bongo selected Tahsan as the host to enhance the popularity of the programme.
Parsa Evana: Fit for Showbiz
Looking forward to Valentine’s Day (February 14), Parsa Evana is going to work on two projects, “Love Buzz” and “Dukkhito”, both directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The actress recently shed a significant amount of weight and shared her journey with The Daily Star alongside her upcoming projects and more.
‘Oshomoy’ is a timely reality check on our society
“Oshomoy” marks Kajal Arefin Ome's debut in the realm of web-films, adding a new dimension to his already impressive portfolio, which includes widely acclaimed content like "Bachelor Point" and "Hotel Relax," earning him a substantial fan following. While the director is renowned for producing predominantly commercial content, “Oshomoy” serves as a testament to his ability to surpass the expectations of his critics.
Pori Moni and ABM Sumon pair up for a Valentine's Day special
Get ready for a fresh on-screen pair as ABM Sumon and Pori Moni are set to star together for the first time in a romantic tale crafted by the popular director Mizanur Rahman Aryan.
First look of Ome's 'Hotel Relax' revealed
"Bachelor Point '' director Kajal Arefin Ome has unveiled the first look of his star studded Eid project "Hotel Relax" on his social media. This will mark the director's first web-series and will be released on the Bongo app.
Tisha or Puja, who will lead Raihan Rafi’s ‘Black Money’?
Rafi has hinted that the story of “Black Money” is a significant departure from his usual narratives, expressing his excitement about working on this unique project. He also hinted that the cast reveal will surprise many. Meanwhile, there are rumours that film actor Rubel may join the cast, though both Rafi and the production company have opted to keep all official announcements for the press event.
Bongo to feature Sreelekha-Darshana’s ‘Kolkata Diaries’
Bangladesh-based director Rashed Raha announced his web-film "Kolkata Diaries" last year, featuring West Bengal stars Sreelekha Mitra and Darshana Banik, alongside the up-and-coming Bangladeshi actor Shifat Amin Shuvo. The film, shot in Kolkata's Newtown, Rajarhat area, is now set to release on July 18 on an OTT platform.
Bongo to feature Bangladeshi ZEE5 content
ZEE5, an Indian streaming service, launched in Bangladesh with much fanfare on July 3, 2019. The platform created numerous programmes spotlighting local producers and artistes. However, due to an underwhelming audience response, ZEE5 eventually ceased its operations here.
‘Rajkumar’ coming to OTT
Himel Ashraf’s directorial "Rajkumar," released last Eid-ul-Fitr, showcased Shakib Khan in a new light, impressing audiences.
Tahsan to host Bangladeshi version of ‘Family Feud’
Bongo selected Tahsan as the host to enhance the popularity of the programme.
Parsa Evana: Fit for Showbiz
Looking forward to Valentine’s Day (February 14), Parsa Evana is going to work on two projects, “Love Buzz” and “Dukkhito”, both directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The actress recently shed a significant amount of weight and shared her journey with The Daily Star alongside her upcoming projects and more.
‘Oshomoy’ is a timely reality check on our society
“Oshomoy” marks Kajal Arefin Ome's debut in the realm of web-films, adding a new dimension to his already impressive portfolio, which includes widely acclaimed content like "Bachelor Point" and "Hotel Relax," earning him a substantial fan following. While the director is renowned for producing predominantly commercial content, “Oshomoy” serves as a testament to his ability to surpass the expectations of his critics.
Pori Moni and ABM Sumon pair up for a Valentine's Day special
Get ready for a fresh on-screen pair as ABM Sumon and Pori Moni are set to star together for the first time in a romantic tale crafted by the popular director Mizanur Rahman Aryan.
First look of Ome's 'Hotel Relax' revealed
"Bachelor Point '' director Kajal Arefin Ome has unveiled the first look of his star studded Eid project "Hotel Relax" on his social media. This will mark the director's first web-series and will be released on the Bongo app.
Discussing the OTT ecosystem with the industry leaders
With global names like Netflix, HBO, Disney, and Amazon investing heavily in the concept, it is inevitable that local names like Chorki, Hoichoi, Binge, Bongo etc., will continue to flourish equally. As the ecosystem continues to grow, we have numerous questions that come into our minds, such as how much OTT has actually affected the overall entertainment industry, what its future outlook may be, and whether there will be any negative impact, as is usual with any swiftly expanding user platform.