The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has restructured the Full-Length Film Grant Committee to enhance professionalism and transparency in the selection of state-funded films. 

The newly appointed 10-member committee, led by government adviser Md Nahid Islam, will oversee the allocation of grants for the 2024-25 fiscal year, ensuring that creative and culturally significant films receive the necessary funding.

A government notice, issued by Deputy Secretary Md Saiful Islam today (October 7), confirmed this reformation. The notice also highlighted the government's commitment to encouraging creativity in the film industry while preserving Bangladesh's cultural heritage.

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The new committee will assess proposals for full-length films under the Full-Length Film Grant Policy 2020 (Revised). Along with the committee chair and secretary, the other members include the secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the managing director of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), Dhaka University professor Abul Bashar Md Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, actor-director Titas Zia, filmmaker and producer Akram Khan, filmmaker Nargis Akter, Rainbow Film Society President Ahmed Muztaba Zamal, and actress Zakia Bari Mamo.

Additionally, the Short Film Grant Script Selection Committee was also restructured.

Renowned film critic Ahmed Muztaba Zamal, who was re-appointed to the Full-Length Film Grant Committee for the fifth time, shared his enthusiasm for the committee's new composition. "Many of my colleagues in this committee are professionals I've worked with before, and I expect positive outcomes from our collaboration. As always, I'll strive to ensure that deserving filmmakers receive the grants," he said.

Other members of the Short Film Script Selection Committee include filmmaker and critic Rashidul Islam (Parthib Rashed), writer and journalist Muhammad Asadullah, and filmmaker Umme Salma Usha.

The ministry has tasked these committees with reviewing the grant applications for both full-length and short films, keeping the country's cultural heritage at the forefront of their decisions.

In line with these efforts, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reiterated its focus on fostering creativity and supporting filmmakers who can contribute to Bangladesh's cultural narrative through compelling and innovative films.