22 feature films receive government grants this year 

Each year, the Government of Bangladesh provides grants to several full-length and short films. For the 2022-2023 fiscal year, 22 films received the grant, as announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on June 18. 

The full-length film category comprises 22 movies, including one in the Liberation War-based genre, one in the Liberation War-based children's category, two in the children's category, and 18 in the general category. Additionally, the short film category encompasses six films that have been awarded grants.

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Leading the way in the full-length film category are Noor Imran Mithu and Nurul Alam Atique, who secured the highest grants, amounting to BDT 65 lakh each. Mithu's film "Circus" will feature his directorial prowess; while "Lal Mia" by Nurul Alam Atique, will be produced by Matia Banu Shuku.

In the Liberation War-based category, Badrun Nahar Roxy received a grant of BDT 60 lakh for the film "Juddho Shishu", directed by Mohammad Ullah. Mahin Mahnuma's film "Bhor" in the Liberation War-based children's category also earned a grant of BDT 60 lakh, with Aminur Rahman Khan taking on the role of director. 

Moving to the general category, noteworthy recipients include Sadiq Siddiqui for "Dena Paona"; Rezwan Shahriar Sumit for "Master"; Masud Pothik for "The August"; Rokeya Prachi for "Renur Muktijuddho"; Jyotika Pal Jyoti for "Lara"; Jhumur Asma Jui for "Dui Poyshar Manush"; Md. Sajeeb Ahmed for "Sardarbarir Khela"; Anwar Hossain for "Thikana"; Enayet Karim Babul for "Jibon Amar Bon"; Kaushik Shankar Das for "Surjo Shontan"; SM Tariq Rahman for "Shironam"; SD Rubel for "Neel Pakhi Akashe URe"; Fakhrul Arefin Khan for "Neel Josnar Jibon"; Mostafizur Rahman Manik for "Rukhsaar"; Rasheda Akhter Lajuk for "Shapla Shaluq" and Yasir Arafat for "Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy".