Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, a revered figure in Bangladesh's music and television industry, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning over three decades. Known for his soulful voice and exceptional production skills, Jewel emerged as a prominent artiste in the early 1990s when band music was burgeoning in the country.

The highly anticipated 25th edition of the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, one of Bangladesh's most prestigious entertainment events, dazzled the capital this evening. Celebrating its silver jubilee, this year's ceremony was grander than ever, adding an extra layer of excitement and significance.

A plethora of OTT content was released in 2023, captivating audiences and fueling discussions throughout the year. Let's take a glance at the top 5 favourite OTT contents from around the globe, as selected by Bangladeshi renowned directors.

The show also stars Shamol Mawla, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Sarker Raunak Ripon, Afsana Mimi, Lutfor Rahman George, Brindaban Das, Tanzika Amin, Dibya Joyti, Nawshaba Ahmed, among others.

Prior to "Shurongo's" release, he also wished Nisho, "All the very best to my darling Nisho for his debut film Shurongo releasing on this Eid. I know you're here to stay. Rick on the silver screen."

The "Mohanagar" feature was written by Ahsan Habib, while the cover and character caricature was drawn by Morshed Mishu.

The industry peers were seen enjoying themselves and dancing to the famous 90s track "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from SRK's film, "Dil Se".

The web series sheds light on the grey area where the dichotomy between the executive and political authorities collapses in Bangladesh.

Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar" season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, as the last scene introduced Anirban as 'Rojob Ali'. Fans wondered whether it was a short cameo or if we would see more of the "Mukhosh" actor in the upcoming series. 

We caught up with directors like Ashfaque Nipun, Mizanur Rahman Aryan, Mabrur Rashid Bannah, Kajal Arefin Ome and Vicky Zahed who began their career with directing television projects, reminiscing about their favourite shows, artistes and directors who they would look upto during Eid.

Chanchal Chowdhury posted a cryptic status on Facebook which has everyone guessing whom he is talking about.

The video has been posted to Hoichoi Bangladesh’s official YouTube channel, ahead of the release of the series.

Recently, the characters from OTT shows, Allen Swapan from “Syndicate”, and its spin-off “Myself Allen Swapan”, and OC Harun from “Mohanagar” has been actively interacting with fans on the social media prior to the release of these shows.

The trailer for the second season of the much-anticipated web series "Mohanagar", directed by Ashfaque Nipun, has been released today and is already creating a buzz on the internet. 

The cop-crime thriller recently released the teaser of the show on their official channel and social media page. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending with an unfinished story. Audiences have been waiting for the truth to be revealed, and the ultimate consequence that OC Harun has to face.

Directed by Ashfaque Nipun, the second season of the much-anticipated cop crime thriller released the teaser of the show on their official channel and social media page. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending with an unfinished story. Audiences have been waiting for the truth to be revealed, the ultimate consequence that OC Harun has to face.

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 closed its curtains with a big win for Argentina, after giving a tough fight against France.  The joy of winning the world cup after 36 long years, excited the entire world. There were even reports that people in France are celebrating Argentina's victory!

With the rest of the entertainment world riding the high wave of OTT platforms responsible for enticing and nail-biting series, Bangla entertainment has its own colours to show and already holds an exciting place in the future. Directors, being the painter of this new era and the frontrunners of storytelling, have gone beyond the point of making a name for themselves. In other words, the new rave generated by Chorki and Hoichoi has opened doors for creators like Sukorno Shahed Dhiman and Ashfaque Nipun to make binge-worthy content which leaves their viewers and fans craving for more.

Celebrated director Ashfaque Nipun bags prizes for Best director in Film and Series both in popular category at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021 tonight. He won the award for the web film “Koshtoneer” and series “Mohanagar”.