Bangladesh Film Certification Board

The challenges the film certification board faces

Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.

Anonno Mamun’s ‘Makeup’ faces new ban by Appeals Committee

Following this rejection, the film is officially uncertified and banned from public exhibition throughout Bangladesh. Any unauthorized screening of the film will result in confiscation, and those involved may face legal action. This order is effective immediately.

Authorities ban two Bangladeshi films amid 'cut-piece' clip crackdown

The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.

Newly formed certification board conducts first film screenings

The newly established Film Certification Board held its inaugural screening on Monday, September 30, showcasing two films — “Bhoyal” and “Rajkumari”.

Shabnam declines offer to join Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Veteran actress Shabnam was approached to become a member of the new committee of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. She asked for two days to consider the offer but later graciously declined, citing her inability and disinterest in taking on the role. 

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

The challenges the film certification board faces

Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Anonno Mamun’s ‘Makeup’ faces new ban by Appeals Committee

Following this rejection, the film is officially uncertified and banned from public exhibition throughout Bangladesh. Any unauthorized screening of the film will result in confiscation, and those involved may face legal action. This order is effective immediately.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Authorities ban two Bangladeshi films amid 'cut-piece' clip crackdown

The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Newly formed certification board conducts first film screenings

The newly established Film Certification Board held its inaugural screening on Monday, September 30, showcasing two films — “Bhoyal” and “Rajkumari”.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Shabnam declines offer to join Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Veteran actress Shabnam was approached to become a member of the new committee of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. She asked for two days to consider the offer but later graciously declined, citing her inability and disinterest in taking on the role.