ZEE5 releases first Bangladeshi web-series original ‘Contract’

ZEE5 Global today announced the release of its much awaited local Bangladeshi production, web-series ‘Contract’ for audiences across the globe.

Starring an ensemble cast including Chanchal Chowdhury, Arifin Shuvoo, Zakia Bari Mamo, Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Shamol Mawla and Tariq Anam Khan, the show revolves around the world of the powerful and the rich, and how they exploit the weaker sections of society and create contract killers.

Directed by Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhyay with Parthe Sarkar as the associate director, the series includes 6 episodes of 30 minutes each. The action-thriller web-series is an adaption of a 352-page novel by renowned Bangladeshi author Mohammad Nazim Uddin.

After the grand success of ‘Mainkar Chipay’ and ‘WTFry’, ‘Contract’ is ZEE5 Global’s third and largest local production in Bangladesh.

Speaking about the launch, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “In line with our vision of ‘Stronger Together’, we look to create rich local narratives with the local talent and give them a global audience, We’re thrilled to launch our largest local production yet in Bangladesh, our first web-series titled Contract. This high drama, high intensity story is sure to be a huge hit across Bangladesh.”