In a moment that has become the "Talk of the Town," Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited a movie theater on Friday evening with his family. A video of the Prime Minister and his daughter, Barrister Zaima Rahman, standing at the Star Cineplex premises has gone viral on social media, sparking immense excitement among moviegoers and the film fraternity.
The Prime Minister visited the Star Cineplex located at the Shimanto Shombhar Shopping Mall in Dhanmondi during the Friday holiday (April 3). The visit was confirmed by BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.
Rumors Surrounding "Bonolota Express" .While early rumors suggested that the Prime Minister attended a screening of the much-discussed Eid release Bonolota Express, conflicting reports have emerged.
A source at Star Cineplex mentioned that the Prime Minister's Office had collected several tickets for the film earlier that afternoon, fueling speculation. However, other official sources later indicated that the Premier actually viewed the Hollywood science fiction film Project Hail Mary during his leisure time.
Reaction from Filmmaker Tanim Noor, Despite the uncertainty regarding which film was watched, Tanim Noor, the director of Bonolota Express, expressed his overwhelming joy. Speaking to the media, he said:
"I have heard the rumors as well. While it hasn't been officially confirmed which movie the Honorable Prime Minister watched, I am deeply moved. If the news is true and he did watch Bonolota Express, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to him."
A Positive Message for the Industry, The presence of the head of government at a public cinema hall without heavy protocol is being hailed as a major boost for the domestic film industry. Filmmakers and enthusiasts believe such visits send a powerful, positive message, encouraging the public to return to theaters and supporting the growth of Bangladeshi cinema.
Bonolota Express, featuring a star-studded cast including Chanchal Chowdhury and Mosharraf Karim, remains one of the top attractions of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr cinematic season.
