OTT

Zahid Hasan shifts focus to OTT, leaving TV dramas behind

Zahid Hasan has been appearing less frequently in TV dramas, primarily due to dissatisfaction with the storylines. This led him to consciously reduce the number of projects he takes on. News of his acting endeavours has since become rare. 

Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!

Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!

Eid Special / A theatrical experience on OTT

This Eid, OTT platform iScreen is bringing theatrical experience into the digital world, with the performance of the popular play “Bhager Manush”, directed by Aly Zaker.

DeeptoPlay to mark one-year anniversary tomorrow

OTT doesn't limit itself to specific genres, instead, it strives to narrate diverse human stories. Over the past year, DeeptoPlay has produced original films that not only entertained the audience but also offered unexplored perspectives on livelihoods within stories, serving as sources of contemplation.

‘Neel Joler Kabbyo’ trailer to release this week

After the immense success of the web-film "Redrum", the Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury duo were not seen in any OTT content together. They will however come together for this web-film by Shihab Shaheen.

Complete winners' list for Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT Awards 2022

The second round of "Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022" was held at the Hall of Fame at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) today (October 21, 2023).

Chorki expands across the border

After reinvigorating Bangladesh’s OTT space with some amazing content, Chorki has expanded across the border, announcing that that the platform will work with talent in Kolkata as well.

Tabib and 'Gully Boy' Rana's song used in Bollywood

Bangladeshi rappers Tabib and Rana have been on the receiving end of an onslaught of success. Mahmud Hasan Tabib recently shared the news of them producing a song for Bollywood. The song has already been released on an OTT platform.

Never have I ever…seen such diverse casting in western media

It makes me wonder if the entire show gets too swept up with its political correctness.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Chorki represents Bangladesh at Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.

October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022

BTRC draft rules on OTT: Govt given indemnity for its actions

The final draft of BTRC’s regulations for digital, social media, and OTT platforms allows the government to order individuals to take down content, empowers it to order social media companies to block content, and grants it indemnity for its actions under the law.

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

OTT platforms need freedom of expression to flourish

Restrictions on freedom of expression must be removed from the entertainment industry

August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022

5 Bangla series to binge over on the weekend

Karagar intrigued me further to explore the world of Bangla Entertainment having their, long-awaited shot on OTT platforms. With a little bit of digging, I came across a few more intriguing Bangla shows with an equal potential to intrigue. Here are my top picks.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

Unprecedented response for country’s premier OTT Awards

We are overwhelmed by the tremendous responses & submissions for the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2021.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

OTT draft rules prohibit news, talk-show broadcast

The information ministry yesterday submitted to the High Court a draft of the OTT (Over-The-Top) regulations prohibiting broadcast of news or talk-shows, except for the contents defined in the draft, on the OTT platforms.

April 17, 2022
April 17, 2022

Draft OTT regulations: They'll be threat to free speech, says speakers at webinar

The government’s draft regulation for digital, social media and OTT platforms will be a threat to freedom of speech and people’s basic rights, experts said yesterday.

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

How many streaming services are too many?

These services are trying hard to distinguish themselves.

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