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Best Bangladeshi Movies and Web Series to Watch Right Now
Hawa, Aynabaji, Monpura, Toofan, Mohanagar and more: the Bangladeshi films and web series worth your time, and who each one is for.
DailyMovieHub TeamEditorial team4 min read
Bangladeshi cinema is having its best years in a long time. Streaming platforms like Chorki and Hoichoi gave young directors room to experiment, and the big Eid releases are bringing families back to theaters.
This list covers both: feature films and the web series everyone has been talking about. We kept it to titles that are genuinely good, not just popular.
1. Hawa (2022)
★ 7.02h 10mDrama · Mystery · FantasyBangla
Directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon · Starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Nazifa Tushi
A fishing crew pulls a silent young woman out of the sea, and life on the trawler slowly turns strange and dangerous. Director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon builds a mood you can almost smell, and Chanchal Chowdhury leads a strong cast.
Hawa was Bangladesh's official entry for the Academy Awards. Watch it if you like slow-burn mystery with a touch of folklore.
2. Aynabaji (2016)
★ 7.92h 24mCrime · Mystery · ThrillerBangla
Directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury · Starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Masuma Rahman Nabila
Ayna is a gifted actor who makes his living by secretly serving prison sentences for rich people. Then one job goes very wrong. Chanchal Chowdhury disappears into several characters, and Dhaka has rarely looked this alive on screen.
One of the best Bangladeshi films ever made, and a great first pick for newcomers.
3. Monpura (2009)
★ 7.82h 16mRomance · Music · DramaBangla
Directed by Giasuddin Selim · Starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Farhana Mili
A young man is sent to a remote island to hide a crime that isn't his, and falls in love with a local girl. Giasuddin Selim's film is simple, rural and deeply romantic, and its songs became part of everyday life in Bangladesh.
Watch it if you want a classic love story that feels rooted in the country.
4. Debi (2018)
★ 7.61h 47mDrama · MysteryBangla
Directed by Anam Biswas · Starring Jaya Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury
Humayun Ahmed's famous psychologist Misir Ali finally reached the big screen in this adaptation of his novel. Chanchal Chowdhury plays Misir Ali, investigating a young woman (Jaya Ahsan) who describes strange, unexplained experiences.
A thoughtful supernatural mystery that respects the book.
5. Television (2012)
★ 7.11h 46mDramaBangla
Directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki · Starring Kazi Shahir Huda Rumi, Chanchal Chowdhury
A village chairman bans television, believing images are sinful, and the arrival of modern life tests everyone's convictions. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki turns this into a funny, warm and surprisingly touching film.
Watch it if you enjoy village comedies with something to say.
6. Poran (2022)
★ 7.32h 40mRomance · DramaBangla
Directed by Raihan Rafi · Starring Sariful Razz, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim
A love triangle in a small town spirals into obsession and violence. Said to be inspired by real events, Raihan Rafi's film was one of the biggest hits of its year, with intense performances from Sariful Razz, Bidya Sinha Mim and Yash Rohan.
Dark and emotional. Not for young children.
7. Surongo (2023)
★ 7.02h 38mMystery · ThrillerBangla
Directed by Raihan Rafi · Starring Afran Nisho, Tama Mirza
An ordinary electrician, pushed by love and money troubles, digs his way into a plan that can't end well. Afran Nisho, already a television star, made a powerful big-screen debut here.
Watch it if you like crime stories about everyday people.
8. Priyotoma (2023)
★ 6.22h 22mAction · Drama · RomanceBangla
Directed by Himel Ashraf · Starring Shakib Khan, Idhika Paul
Shakib Khan in a full romantic-drama role, with an emotional story and a memorable new look. Priyotoma was a massive Eid release and one of the biggest box office hits in recent Bangladeshi history.
A good choice for a family movie night if you like big emotions.
9. Toofan (2024)
★ 8.02h 23mCrime · ActionBangla
Directed by Raihan Rafi · Starring Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty
A stylish gangster film set in the 1990s, with Shakib Khan as the feared Toofan and Chanchal Chowdhury opposite him. The film's action, songs and swagger made it the talk of Eid, and it later travelled to screens outside Bangladesh too.
Watch it if you want a full commercial entertainer.
Best Bangladeshi web series
10. Mohanagar (2021)
★ 8.12 seasonsCrime · DramaBangla
Created by Ashfaque Nipun · Starring Mosharraf Karim, Shamol Mawla
Almost the whole series takes place in a Dhaka police station over a single night. Mosharraf Karim's OC Harun is one of the great characters of Bangladeshi TV: funny, corrupt and impossible to read. Director Ashfaque Nipun keeps the tension high with very little.
Start here if you only watch one series on this list.
11. Taqdeer (2020)
★ 7.91 seasonCrime · MysteryBangla
Created by Syed Ahmed Shawki · Starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Sanjida Preeti
A man who runs a hearse van finds a dead body in his freezer, and suddenly he is in the middle of something much bigger. Chanchal Chowdhury leads this tight, twisty thriller from director Syed Ahmed Shawki.
Watch it if you can handle cliffhangers. You will want the next episode immediately.
12. Karagar (2022)
★ 7.22 seasonsMysteryBangla
Created by Syed Ahmed Shawki · Starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Intekhab Dinar
A prisoner appears inside a cell that has been sealed for decades, and no one can explain how he got there. Chanchal Chowdhury again, in one of his strangest roles. Karagar mixes mystery, history and folklore in a way few series attempt.
How we picked
We focused on films and series that critics and audiences both liked, that are easy to find today, and that show the range of Bangladeshi storytelling, from village romance to city crime.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bangladeshi movies online? Platforms such as Chorki, Hoichoi, Bongo and Binge carry many of them, and some reach Netflix or Prime Video. Availability changes, so check the cards above.
Who is the biggest star in Bangladeshi cinema? Shakib Khan leads the commercial side, while Chanchal Chowdhury is the most celebrated actor across films and web series.
What should I watch first? Aynabaji for a film, Mohanagar for a series.
Ratings, runtimes and streaming availability come from TMDB and JustWatch and update automatically. Availability differs by country.