The highly acclaimed Turkish historical drama “Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi”, based on the life and legacy of the legendary Muslim commander and conqueror of Jerusalem, is set to captivate Bangladeshi audience. In a joint initiative by Nagorik TV and the country’s leading OTT platform Bongo, the Bangla-dubbed version of this epic series will be premiered on 2 August.

The official announcement was made on Tuesday during a grand press conference at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka. Starting on 2 August, the series will air from Sunday to Thursday at 8pm on Nagorik TV, with digital streaming available at 9pm on Bongo.

The storyline chronicles the monumental journey to liberate the holy city of Jerusalem from the Crusaders. It meticulously portrays the political and military struggles behind uniting the Muslim world, the establishment of justice, and the valor of this great commander. Having garnered immense popularity in Turkey, this magnum opus brings the 12th-century historical era to life through massive sets, brilliant cinematography, gripping action sequences, and stellar performances by the cast.

Speaking on this milestone, Bongo Head of Content Mohammad Ali Haider said, “We are thrilled to bring the life story of a globally revered hero like Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi to our viewers. Bongo is always committed to delivering international-standard content tailored for the local audience. We believe this series, packed with spectacular action, political intrigue, and deep emotions, will highly entertain viewers of all ages across Bangladesh.”

Echoing this optimism, Nagorik TV Managing Director Navidul Huq stated, “Nagorik TV has consistently strived to provide quality and tasteful entertainment to its audience. By broadcasting a world-class production like Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi in Bangla, we are upholding that tradition. I firmly believe that this partnership with Bongo will elevate our entertainment landscape to new heights.”

Nagorik TV Head of Program Kamruzzaman Babu said, “We always curate our programming with the viewers’ tastes and demands in mind. ‘Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi’ is not just an entertaining series; it is a historical document. Through high-quality dubbing and engaging presentation, we have strived to bring the series to life for the Bengali audience, allowing them to feel like a part of that historic era. We are confident that this series will set a new milestone on Nagorik TV.”

The press conference was attended by top officials from both Nagorik TV and Bongo, alongside prominent journalists from the country’s leading media outlets. The event peaked with the unveiling of the official Bangla trailer and poster of the series, generating immense excitement among the attendees.