A Bangladeshi drama titled "Prothom Premer Golpo" has drawn allegations that its story was lifted from the Pakistani serial "Sheh Dai," according to দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র. The complaints surfaced on social media shortly after two episodes of the drama were released on YouTube. The drama is directed by Tanvir Tonmoy and stars Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Himi in the two lead roles.
According to দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র, a section of viewers claims the drama follows the Pakistani serial's plot closely while failing to name the original writer or screenwriter anywhere in the production. The paper reports that neither the cast and crew credits published on YouTube nor the promotional posters for the drama list a screenwriter or the author of the underlying story.
Why it matters
The dispute touches on a question that has become harder to avoid as streaming and video platforms carry dramas across borders within hours of release. Audiences now watch productions from many countries, and দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র notes that when a story or a scene resembles another drama, viewers tend to notice quickly and say so publicly.
For those commenting on "Prothom Premer Golpo," the concern goes beyond a single title. Some argue that borrowing plots from foreign dramas in this way can erode the originality and distinct identity of domestic productions. Others point to the expectations that come with well-known performers, saying that familiar faces such as Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Himi lead audiences to expect fresh material. In their view, a drama may pull in viewers for a short time, but once questions arise about where its story came from, the long-term credibility of its makers can suffer.
What viewers are pointing to
The allegations began circulating after the first two episodes went online, per দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র. Those raising the comparison say the resemblance lies in the narrative itself rather than in isolated moments, and they argue that following another production's story without acknowledging its creator amounts to a failure of credit.
The specific gap they highlight is documentary. দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র reports that the credits accompanying the YouTube releases do not identify a scriptwriter or the writer of the original story, and that the same omission appears on promotional material for the drama. In an industry where writers are often listed alongside directors and cast, the absence of that name has become a focal point of the criticism.
Alongside Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Himi, the drama features Farin Khan and several other familiar actors, according to the paper. Tanvir Tonmoy is named as director.
No response yet from the production
দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র reports that no statement has been obtained from the drama's director or from others involved in the production regarding the copying allegations. That leaves the claims unanswered for now.
The paper also notes that establishing whether the allegations hold would require comparing the story and screenplay of the Pakistani serial "Sheh Dai" with those of "Prothom Premer Golpo" side by side. Until such a comparison is made, the similarity rests on what viewers say they have observed rather than on a documented finding.
A recurring tension for cross-border drama
The episode reflects a broader shift in how television content travels. দৈনিক দেশেরপত্র observes that the internet has made dramas and serials from around the world readily available to audiences everywhere, which cuts both ways: it widens what viewers can enjoy and it sharpens their ability to spot overlap between productions.
That dynamic puts pressure on makers of local dramas. When a foreign series is widely watched, its plot points become part of a shared reference pool, and any local production that echoes them can be measured against the original by an audience that has already seen it. The criticism directed at "Prothom Premer Golpo" is an example of that scrutiny arriving fast, within days of the first episodes appearing.
For now, the discussion remains concentrated on social media, where viewers have been drawing the comparison and asking why the original creator was not named. The drama's makers have not publicly addressed those questions.
What to watch next: whether the production team responds to the allegations, and whether a detailed comparison of the two dramas' stories and screenplays is carried out to test the claims.
