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		<lang class="3" colour="#000000" orgstyle="HEAD new" style="Headline1"  font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="24">Tanim Noor to adapt Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Kichhukkhon’ as ‘Bonolota Express’</lang>
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="INDENTLESS BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Director Tanim Noor has announced his new feature film </lang>
<lang  class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="INDENTLESS BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Bonolota Express</lang>
<lang  class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="INDENTLESS BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">, adapted from Humayun Ahmed’s acclaimed novel </lang>
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The teaser, unveiled yesterday, confirms the film will release in theatres on Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.  Presented by Buriganga talkies, in association with hoichoi studios and DOPE productions, the project follows the success of Noor’s award-winning film </lang>
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The filmmaker revealed the adaptation while accepting the Cinematic Excellence Award at The Daily Star OTT &amp; Digital Content Awards 2024. 
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" colour="#000000" orgstyle="BODY new" font="Blacker Pro Display" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Although details on the cast and shooting schedule remain undisclosed, the announcement has generated strong anticipation among audiences eager to see Noor’s cinematic take on one of Humayun Ahmed’s most beloved literary works.</lang>
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