As crowds overwhelm local cinemas for Eid releases, several hit Bangladeshi films are now poised to make their mark abroad — with international premieres scheduled across the US, Canada, Australia, and beyond.
This Eid, Bangladeshi cinema is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with moviegoers flocking to theaters in overwhelming numbers. Reports indicate that even superstar Shakib Khan couldn’t secure a ticket for his own film Borbaad, underscoring the surging demand. In response, Cineplexes across the country have prioritized Bengali films by halting Hollywood screenings.
Since last Friday, Star Cineplex branches have been screening four major Eid releases: Borbaad, Dagi, Jongli, and Chokkor 302. Their domestic success is now driving a wave of international releases.
Director Shihab Shaheen’s Dagi, starring Afran Nisho and Toma Mirza, has already premiered in Sydney, Australia, under the banner of Path Productions. With 15 advance shows scheduled through April 27, the film is also set to release in New Zealand, followed by the US, Canada, and more territories.
Meanwhile, Shakib Khan’s Borbaad is set for a North American rollout. His production company SK Films will release the film in the United States on April 18 and in Canada on April 19. The US screenings will span New York, Boston, Virginia, Washington DC, Atlanta, Michigan, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Maryland, Buffalo, and Philadelphia. Canadian premieres will be held in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. A wider release is expected across the Middle East, Europe, and Australia in the coming weeks.
Siam Ahmed’s action-packed Jongli, produced by Tiger Media, is also gearing up for international debut. Set to release on April 25, the film will premiere in Canada, the US, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Australia. Distributors include Swapno Scarecrow in North America, Reverie Films in the UK and Ireland, Friends Movies in Sweden, and Bongoz Films in Australia.
Additionally, Chokkor 302, another Eid release, is preparing for global distribution, according to director Sharaf Ahmed Jibon.
With packed houses at home and expanding international screens, this Eid marks a new era for Bangladeshi cinema — bold, ambitious, and global.
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