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First look of ‘Contract’ out now

ZEE5 Global unveiled the first look of their third production from Bangladesh, “Contract”, recently. The web series is an action-packed political thriller, starring Chanchal Chowdhury and Arifin Shuvoo.
Aly Zaker hospitalised

Renowned stage and TV actor, director Aly Zaker has been admitted to a hospital in Dhaka after he fell ill.
Bangladeshi actor’s HBO series wins at maiden ContentAsia Awards for best drama

HBO Asia original series "Invisible Stories", in which a crucial role was portrayed by Bangladeshi actor Sudip Biswas, has won the award for best drama in Asia at the inaugural ContentAsia Awards.
'Family Crisis' on NTV

Directed by Mostafa Kamal Raz, 'Family Crisis' features Shahiduzzaman Selim, Runa Khan and Shamim Hasan Sarker. among others. The telefiction is growing in popularity both on television and on YouTube, where it has completed 113 episodes. It is aired from Tuesday to Thursday at 9:40 pm.
Noble returns to acting

Adil Hossain Noble has been a popular name in the modelling business for many years. He is also a seasoned actor, who has appeared
Tisha to play a politician

National Film Award winner Nusrat Imrose Tisha will be playing the role of a politician in the tele-fiction Ada Somuddur, directed by Raisul Tomal.
Revisiting Bangladeshi television’s golden era

Television dramas took up a new turn during the 1980s, as the audience experienced timeless stories, including Shongshoptok, Matir Kole, Jonaki Jole, Bhangoner Shobdo Shuni, Ayomoy and Bohubrihi.
Duronto Television’s 10th season kicks off today

Marking their 10th season, Duronto Television will introduce three new programmes and four new cartoon serials today.
Duronto TV’s 10th season to air soon

A press conference, announcing Duronto Television’s 10th season, was held at their office premises in Banani, yesterday. The new season will be on air from January 12.
TV WATCH

‘Ghumonto Shohore’, directed by Nazrul Islam Raju, will broadcast at 8:20 pm today on NTV.
TV WATCH

The Chinese cartoon series, ‘Dream Baby Mongwa’, dubbed in Bangla, will be aired on Boishakhi Television today and tomorrow at 6:15 pm.
Christmas specials on television

As Bangladesh celebrates Christmas through numerous events and traditional festivities, top TV channels of the country are set to air different special programmes today.
TV Watch

Duronto Television is hosting many special programmes throughout December, the month of Bangladesh’s Victory.
Zahid Hasan’s ‘Bou Niye Bipode’ to release soon

National Award winning actor Zahid Hasan’s latest television drama series Bou Niye Bipode is set to release soon. The series, scripted by Zakir Hussain and directed by Adibashi Mizan, will have seven episodes.
The Second Round of ‘Mastermind Family Bangladesh’ kicks off

The first round of the popular quiz show Mastermind Family Bangladesh, broadcasted on Duronto TV, concluded with a tremendous response
ATM Shamsuzzaman and Masud Ali Khan pair up for ‘Ityadi’

Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman was fighting for his life at a city hospital recently. While he was at the hospital, renowned TV host Hanif Sanket used to visit him regularly.
Deepto TV’s 4th Anniversary

To celebrate their 4th anniversary, Deepto TV hosted a programme recently. The celebration was telecasted on the channel by the name Deepto Ullash, on November 18 from 3:30 pm to 6 pm.
Samia Tabassum Tahsin wins ‘Diploma Mishti Lorai Season 6’

The Grand Finale of Diploma Mishti Lorai Season 6 was held amidst festivity at the Dhaka InterContinental Hotel.
TV WATCH

Renowned singer Kaderi Kibria will perform on Boishakhi TV’s ‘Boishakhi Shokaler Gaan’ at 8:20 am today.
TV WATCH

The third season of the popular pupper show, ‘Khatta Mitha’ will air on Fridays and Saturdays on Duronto TV at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm. The programme is directed by Mithun Hasan and Mohammad Ali and researched by Dr Rashid Harun.
Television’s tribute to Ayub Bachchu on his death anniversary

Ayub Bachchu was one of the juggernauts of band music in Bangladesh. On the occasion of his death anniversary, let us look at programmes that the top TV channels of the country have arranged in his honour.
TV WATCH

‘Kotha Kaje Mil Nai’, directed by Hasan Jahangir, will be broadcast on ETV at 8:30 pm today. The satirical drama stars A T M Shamsuzzaman, Shahriar Nazim Joy, Siddiqur Rahman and Monira Mithu among others.
TV WATCH

‘Mama Bhagner Boithokkhana’, a comedy show hosted by Zahid Hossain Shovon and Imtu Ratish, will feature Fazlur Rahman Babu tonight. The programme will air on ETV at 9:30 pm.
Duronto TV’s 9th season to kick off!

The 9th season of Duronto TV will commence on October 13. The new season will consist of four new programmes and three new cartoons in addition to the regularly televised shows.
What to watch on television this BIJOYA DASHAMI

Today is the tenth day of Durga Puja, also known as Bijoya Dashami, which marks the Visarjan (immersion in water) of the idol of Goddess Durga, with grand celebrations and processions.
TV WATCH

‘Bhalobashar Alo Adhar’, directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, will be broadcast today at 9 pm on Deepto TV. It features Sushama Sarker, Shahed Sharif Khan, Saiful Jarnal, Shampa Reza and Aruna Biswas, among others.
Durga Puja specials on Duronto Television

Duronto Television will broadcast special programmes to celebrate Durga Puja from today till October 8.
TV WATCH ‘Shohorali’

‘Shohorali’, directed by Ejaz Munna, will be broadcast on NTV at 8:15 pm today. It features Chanchal Chowdhury, Shazu Khadem, Tamim Mridha, Nadia Ahmed and Shahanaz Khushi, among others.
CHANNEL i TURNS 21

A celebration marking the 21st birth anniversary of Channel i, the first digital channel of Bangladesh, was organised at their head office.
‘Chhele Dhora’

Starring Dilara Zaman, Ahsan Habib Nasim, Maimuna Ferdous Momo among others, the telefilm, ‘Chhele Dhora,’ directed by Aditto Jony, will air on Channel i at 3:05 pm today. The plot of the telefilm revolves around an elderly woman and her grandson.