The Bangla Academy is the official regulatory body of the Bengali language in Bangladesh. It is an autonomous institution funded by the Government of Bangladesh that fosters the Bengali language, literature and culture, works to develop and implement national language policy and conducts original research in Bengali. Established in 1955, it is located in the Burdwan House in Shahbagh, Dhaka, within the grounds of the University of Dhaka and Suhrawardy Udyan. The Bangla Academy hosts the annual Ekushey Book Fair.
Mehazabien Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi actress, model and the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar 2009. She began her acting career after winning Lux Channel I Superstar, (2009) a Bangladeshi beauty pageant. Her success in the pageant opened doors for her acting career. Mehazabien rose to prominence after featuring in a television commercial for Banglalink, a mobile phone operator, which brought her to the limelight. She made her debut in the television drama "Tumi Thako Shindhu Pare," which was broadcast on ATN Bangla. Since then, she has starred in several popular dramas such as "Boro Chele", "Chompa House", "Buker Ba Pashe", "Alo", “Lota Audio", “Chirokal Aaj”, “ Kajoler Din Ratri”. Mehazabien is widely recognized for her versatility in acting and has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. Her notable awards include the Meril Prothom Alo Awards - 2017, 2018, 2019,2021, CJFB Performance Award-2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2018, she received the Babisas Award for her performance in the play Sonali Danar Chil. Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN) honoured Mehazabien Chowdhury for her drama, “Alo”, where she played the character of a sergeant.
Premer Taj Mahal also is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. It was released in January 2002 in Bangladesh. It was directed by Gazi Mahbub and written by Gazi Jahangir. It was produced by Mohammad Jashim Uddin and distributed by Riya Kothachitra. The film is a family drama telling a deep love story. Stars include Riaz, Shabnur, Wasimul Bari Rajib, Abul Hayat, Misha Sawdagar, Anowar Hossain, Rawshan Zamil, Rasheda Chowdhury, and Afzal Sharif.
Anjuman Mufidul Islam is a Bangladeshi welfare organisation specially designed to enrich the livelihood of orphans and the distressed.
Ahammed Fazle Rabbi, known popularly as Afran Nisho, is a Bangladeshi actor, story writer and playback singer. He won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for critics' choice Best TV Actor for his role in the TV drama Jog Biyog in (2016) and he wrote story and singing debut for director Kajal Arifin Omi's TV drama Muthophone (2019). He also won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best TV Actor for his role in Punorjonmo (2021). He made his debut film as a lead Surongo (2023) directed by Raihan Rafi.
Azizul Hakim is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor.
Chowdhury is a title of honour, usually hereditary, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an adaption from Sanskrit. During the Mughal rule, it was a title awarded to eminent people, while during British rule, the term was associated with zamindars and social leaders. The common female equivalent was Chowdhurani. Many landlords under the Permanent Settlement carried this surname. Land reforms after the partition of India abolished the permanent settlement. In modern times, the term is a common South Asian surname for both males and females.
Raihan Rafi, is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his directorial debut Poramon 2 (2018) produced by Abdul Aziz and under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia. The film won three Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Most Critic Movie of the Year, Best Actor and Best Actress. He won Blender's Choice The Daily Star Awards for Best Screenwriter of the film Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021) steaming and released on Chorki.
Taqdeer is a thriller television series directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki, started streaming on the Bengali OTT platform hoichoi from 18 December 2020. Hoichoi announced their upcoming twenty-five web series, Taqdeer is one of them, Based on Bangladesh, the series features Chanchal Chowdhury, Manoj Pramanik, Sanjida Preeti and Shohel Mondol in the lead roles. The series is officially remade in India in the Telugu language as Dayaa.
Chorki is a Bangladeshi subscription-based over-the-top media service and original programming production company, owned by Transcom Group via Prothom Alo subsidiary of Mediastar Limited, and was launched on 12 July 2021. The service shows original content and content from other providers, including television series, films, and documentaries. The service is available in an ad-free version with limited content, while the premium tier includes a larger content library including original shows and films.
Boli is a Bangladeshi crime drama streaming television series created by Sarder Saniat Hossain, Robiul Alam Robi and Naseef Faruque Amin that released on Hoichoi on 3 December 2021. All the episodes of the series has been directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Which stars Chanchal Chowdhury, Sohana Saba, Safa Kabir, Salahuddin Lavlu, Lutfur Rahman George, and Iresh Zaker.
Shaaticup is a Bangladeshi crime drama streaming television series directed by Mohammad Touqir Islam. The eight-episode series was released on 13 January 2022 on Chorki.
Gunin is a 2022 Bangladeshi supernatural romance film directed by Giasuddin Selim. He also wrote the screenplay, based on Hasan Azizul Huq's short story of the same name. The film stars Pori Moni, Sariful Razz, Dilara Zaman, Iresh Zaker, Mostafa Monwar, and Azad Abul Kalam. It is produced and distributed by Chorki and was released on theatre on 11 March 2022.
Morichika is a Bangladeshi crime thriller streaming television series directed by Shihab Shaheen. It aired on Chorki on 12 July 2021.
Nasir Uddin Khan is a Bangladeshi actor. He is known for portraying Alen Shwapon in the television series Syndicate. He also acted in Mohanagar and Taqdeer. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Poran (2022).
Pett Kata Shaw is a 2022 Bangladeshi horror web series written and directed by Nuhash Humayun. The series was released on online video-on-demand platform Chorki. Sohail Mondal, Shirin Akter Shila, Afzal Hossain, Chanchal Chowdhury, Pritom Hasan and Novera Rahman acted in the lead roles. The series presents modern retellings of traditional Bengali folktales passed down from generation to generation.
Syndicate is a Bangladeshi crime thriller web series written and directed by Shihab Shaheen. It is produced by Redoan Rony. This is Chorki web platform show. It has seven episodes. It stars Afran Nisho, Nazifa Tushi and Tasnia Farin in lead roles.
Punorjonmo is a Bangladeshi fictional universe and series of TV special created by Vicky Zahed. The universe includes television specials and web films. The universe was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters.
