Siam Ahmed

Showbiz stars gear up for ‘Celebrity Champions Trophy’

After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh’s showbiz stars are once again gearing up to take the field—this time with a new name and a fresh format. Ditching the previous title “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL), the upcoming tournament has been rebranded as the “Celebrity Champions Trophy” (CCT), set to commence on May 5.

‘Jongli’ off to a strong start at North American box office

In a Facebook post, Sajib compared the film’s opening to that of another Swapna Scarecrow release, “Priyotoma”. He wrote, "Remember ‘Priyotoma’s’ opening? In its first three days, it grossed $44,000 from 42 theatres across North America. In comparison, ‘Jongli’ brought in $35,000 from 33 theatres.” 

‘People held me and cried’: Dighi on ‘Jongli’s’ impact

"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

‘Jongli’ earns over Tk 2cr in 16 Days

The Eid release “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, has emerged as a box office success, earning Tk 2.06 crore in gross ticket sales within 16 days of its release. Yesterday, director M Raahim shared the update via a Facebook post himself.

‘Borbaad’, ‘Daagi’ and ‘Jongli’ dominate box office, gear up for global release

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.

‘Jongli' didn’t just find an audience, it built one: Siam Ahmed

As of today, the number of screenings at Star Cineplex has jumped to 14 per day—an unusual development for a Bangladeshi film post-Eid. The reason is not flashy promotions or star power, but the deeply personal way audiences have embraced it, said Siam Ahmed, ‘Jongli’s lead star in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Screen count for ‘Jongli’ doubles

However, now, just a week after the film's release, it has been confirmed that the number of shows at Star Cineplex alone has now doubled.

‘Jongli’ shows increase in multiplexes

The number of shows for the movie “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed and Shobnom Bubly, has been increased in multiplexes.

Showbiz stars’ Eid celebrations in photos

As Eid-ul-Fitr continues to be celebrated today, social media is buzzing with festive greetings. Celebrities from both film and television have also shared their warm wishes with fans. Let’s take a glimpse at how the stars are marking the occasion.

May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025

Showbiz stars gear up for ‘Celebrity Champions Trophy’

After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh’s showbiz stars are once again gearing up to take the field—this time with a new name and a fresh format. Ditching the previous title “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL), the upcoming tournament has been rebranded as the “Celebrity Champions Trophy” (CCT), set to commence on May 5.

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

‘Jongli’ off to a strong start at North American box office

In a Facebook post, Sajib compared the film’s opening to that of another Swapna Scarecrow release, “Priyotoma”. He wrote, "Remember ‘Priyotoma’s’ opening? In its first three days, it grossed $44,000 from 42 theatres across North America. In comparison, ‘Jongli’ brought in $35,000 from 33 theatres.” 

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

‘People held me and cried’: Dighi on ‘Jongli’s’ impact

"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

‘Jongli’ earns over Tk 2cr in 16 Days

The Eid release “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, has emerged as a box office success, earning Tk 2.06 crore in gross ticket sales within 16 days of its release. Yesterday, director M Raahim shared the update via a Facebook post himself.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

‘Borbaad’, ‘Daagi’ and ‘Jongli’ dominate box office, gear up for global release

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

‘Jongli' didn’t just find an audience, it built one: Siam Ahmed

As of today, the number of screenings at Star Cineplex has jumped to 14 per day—an unusual development for a Bangladeshi film post-Eid. The reason is not flashy promotions or star power, but the deeply personal way audiences have embraced it, said Siam Ahmed, ‘Jongli’s lead star in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Screen count for ‘Jongli’ doubles

However, now, just a week after the film's release, it has been confirmed that the number of shows at Star Cineplex alone has now doubled.

April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025

‘Jongli’ shows increase in multiplexes

The number of shows for the movie “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed and Shobnom Bubly, has been increased in multiplexes.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Showbiz stars’ Eid celebrations in photos

As Eid-ul-Fitr continues to be celebrated today, social media is buzzing with festive greetings. Celebrities from both film and television have also shared their warm wishes with fans. Let’s take a glimpse at how the stars are marking the occasion.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Eid 2025: Your complete entertainment itinerary

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.