Hall owners want to run Hindi movies
The leaders of Bangladesh Film Exhibitors’ Association have demanded an import of Indian cinema, as they fear of incurring losses due to a lack of quality Bangla cinemas. On May 12, the leaders of the association had raised this topic in a meeting with the Minister of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP.
Sudip Kumar Das, Chief Advisor to the Exhibitors' association, said, "Hall owners are keen to take loans. However, if you want to return this loan with interest, you have to do so by generating revenue from showing films in the halls. It is not possible to pay off these loans if we show movies that are currently being made in the country. That is why hall owners are requesting to showcase more Hindi films, as it can help bring in revenue.”
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I focus on my work, not my co-star: Keya Payel
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Two hits with a Chery on top
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Crew, cinema halls ecstatic with ‘Shaan’
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6 May 2022, 18:00 PM
This Eid was one of the best days of our lives: Siam
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Press meet held for Jaya Ahsan’s film with Iranian director
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I'm doing what needs to be done for Shilpi Samity: Nipun
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The audience will decide if they like ‘Mukhosh’: Mosharraf Karim
Mosharraf Karim, Pori Moni and Ziaul Roshan starrer “Mukhosh” released this week in 38 cinema halls. The film is Efthakhar Suvo’s debut directorial. The Daily Star caught up with the actor, as he spoke about his expectations towards the film and more.
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Nipun to serve as Film Artistes’ Association’s General Secretary till Feb 22
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Actors busy with work have no time for elections: Shakib Khan
Dhalywood superstar Shakib Khan has been residing in the USA for a while now, as news recently broke out that he will be the ambassador of one of the biggest Bengali festivals around the world, the North America Bengali Conference.
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There is no evidence that proves I ‘bought’ votes: Zayed Khan
Zayed Khan has been elected as the general secretary for the third time in a row at the Film Artistes Association elections. He has received a total of 176 votes, winning over his opponent noted actress Nipun, who had received 163 votes.
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29 January 2022, 12:21 PM
Why is the BFDC crowded with outsiders?
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I will arrange accommodation for landless artistes: Zayed Khan
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'Raat Jaga Phool' showcases nature’s revenge
We all have to pay for our sins – This is the central message of ‘Raat Jaga Phool’.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM
I took inspiration from the brave journalists I know: Pori Moni
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4 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Some people are trying to sabotage my reputation: Shakib Khan
Superstar Shakib Khan is currently in the USA, planning his upcoming projects. However, rumours about his permanent stay there surfaced in the last few weeks after the actor departed from Dhaka in November.
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM
New Year, New Films
There are a good number of films that await release.
1 January 2022, 11:11 AM
I am not settling down in the USA: Shakib Khan
Rumours were rife that superstar Shakib Khan will be settling down in the United States of America (USA). However, the actor has denied such claims.
21 December 2021, 08:13 AM