The third edition of Bangladesh Film Festival 2023 came to a close yesterday, at Shilpakala Academy's National Theatre Hall. The 15-day-long event honoured seven film personas as the 'Best' in seven categories, which included Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury Award, Best Cinematographer, Best Editor, Best Sound Designer, and Best Production Planner.

Just like the inauguration of the event, the closing event was also hosted by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Director General, Liaquat Ali Lucky.

The State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid attended as the chief guest. Meanwhile, famed filmmakers Syed Salahuddin Zaki and Masihuddin Shaker were present as special guests.

Photo: Collected.

Here is the list of 7 winners who took home the best award from the programme:

The Best Film Award: "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks).

Best Director Award: Nurul Alam Atique ("Laal Moroger Jhuti").

Special Jury Award: Rezwan Shahriar Sumit ("Nonajoler Kabbo")

Best Cinematographer: Syed Kashef Shahbazi ("Chanjdrabati Kotha")

Best Editor: Sujan Mahmud ("Made in Bangladesh")

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Third Bangladesh Film Festival underway at BSA

Best Sound Designer: Ripon Nath ("Fagun Haway")

Best Production Planner: Khandaker Sumon ("Saatao")