UCB joins ‘Bonolota Express’ as title sponsor
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has joined the upcoming film "Bonolota Express" as title sponsor, marking the bank's first major integration with Dhallywood.
Ahead of the Eid holidays, the film's trailer has generated strong interest on social media and YouTube. UCB said the partnership with director Tanim Noor is aimed at engaging younger and family-oriented audiences through a mix of humour, nostalgia and cultural storytelling.
Adapted from Humayun Ahmed's novel "Kichukkhon", "Bonolota Express" comes from the makers of "Utshob", one of the highest-grossing local films of 2025.
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The film features an ensemble cast including Chanchal Chowdhury, Mosharraf Karim, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Sabila Nur, Intekhab Dinar, Sariful Islam Razz, Shamima Nazneen, Arefin Zilani, Sabrin Azad, A K Azad Setu, Shamol Mawla, Tridha Paul, Maan Labonno Chowdhury, Tamim Kareem and Sifat Rahman.
Commenting on the partnership, Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid said, "UCB has undergone a strong transformation in 2025, reaffirming the trust people place in our heritage. Through meaningful partnerships and contemporary solutions, we aim to stay relevant to today's generation. Associating with a wholesome, family-centric film like 'Bonolota Express' reflects our core values – community, mutual respect and cultural rootedness. Above all, it is a celebration of goodness and our shared heritage."
Director Tanim Noor said, "Just as a train connects one end of the country to the other, 'Bonolota Express' brings together the scattered stories of people into one shared journey of relationships, memories and humanity. We aimed to capture the spirit of Bangladesh through a single, unifying experience. We are also delighted to have United Commercial Bank PLC as our title sponsor – such partnerships play a vital role in strengthening our film industry and helping meaningful stories reach wider audiences."
To enhance the movie-going experience, UCB said it will offer exclusive customer benefits, including 50% cashback on ticket purchases at Cineplexes. Further details will be announced on the bank's official Facebook page.
The bank also said it plans to extend the film's thematic elements into upcoming product and campaign initiatives.
UCB presents "Bonolota Express", which is set for nationwide theatrical release during Eid-ul-Fitr 2026.
