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Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

Industry insiders point to one major cause: The reluctance of production companies. In the current political climate, investors are hesitant to back new films. Producers prefer to wait until the situation in the country stabilises before committing to any major projects. 

Fortunate to have started my journey with Kabori apa's 'Ayna’: Sohana Saba

She made her acting debut with the film “Ayna”, directed by noted actress and filmmaker Kabori Sarwar. The film, released in 2006, marks a landmark project for the actress to date. She shared memories of working on the movie with The Daily Star.

National Film Day to be celebrated today

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat will inaugurate the National Film Day 2024 after offering floral tributes to the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the afternoon at BFDC premises.

Workers form human chain at FDC demanding unpaid salary

A group of 212 employees, which consists of gardeners, cleaners, and security guards, have gone unpaid for the past five months by the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

BFDC loses opportunity to attend Cannes’ Marché du Film

For the first time in the history of the Cannes Film Festival, a stall from Bangladesh was allocated at the event’s 76th edition. The booth was booked under the name of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), however, from the first day till now, the stall has remained empty.

BFDC revises access rules: Journalists no longer require separate permission for cameras

The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) faced criticism for its strict access regulations regarding media cameras for news gatherings. However, following widespread demands for withdrawal, the BFDC has revised its decision.

Bangladeshi stall struggling at Cannes Film Festival?

A booth was booked on the name of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), however, even on the second day of the festival, no one seemed to be there at the stall.

BFDC pay their final respects to Farooque

The actor was brought to the BFDC premises today at 1 pm, where he was swarmed by admirers and well-wishers.

Bangladesh takes first ever stall at Cannes

Bangladesh will be taking its first ever stall at the Cannes International Film Festival. The information was confirmed to the media by Dr Hasan Mahmud, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Joint General Secretary of Awami League.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

Industry insiders point to one major cause: The reluctance of production companies. In the current political climate, investors are hesitant to back new films. Producers prefer to wait until the situation in the country stabilises before committing to any major projects. 

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Fortunate to have started my journey with Kabori apa's 'Ayna’: Sohana Saba

She made her acting debut with the film “Ayna”, directed by noted actress and filmmaker Kabori Sarwar. The film, released in 2006, marks a landmark project for the actress to date. She shared memories of working on the movie with The Daily Star.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

National Film Day to be celebrated today

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat will inaugurate the National Film Day 2024 after offering floral tributes to the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the afternoon at BFDC premises.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Workers form human chain at FDC demanding unpaid salary

A group of 212 employees, which consists of gardeners, cleaners, and security guards, have gone unpaid for the past five months by the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

BFDC loses opportunity to attend Cannes’ Marché du Film

For the first time in the history of the Cannes Film Festival, a stall from Bangladesh was allocated at the event’s 76th edition. The booth was booked under the name of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), however, from the first day till now, the stall has remained empty.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

BFDC revises access rules: Journalists no longer require separate permission for cameras

The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) faced criticism for its strict access regulations regarding media cameras for news gatherings. However, following widespread demands for withdrawal, the BFDC has revised its decision.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Bangladeshi stall struggling at Cannes Film Festival?

A booth was booked on the name of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), however, even on the second day of the festival, no one seemed to be there at the stall.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

BFDC pay their final respects to Farooque

The actor was brought to the BFDC premises today at 1 pm, where he was swarmed by admirers and well-wishers.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Bangladesh takes first ever stall at Cannes

Bangladesh will be taking its first ever stall at the Cannes International Film Festival. The information was confirmed to the media by Dr Hasan Mahmud, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Joint General Secretary of Awami League.

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

90% filming of 'Jamdani' completed

The shooting of government-funded film 'Jamdani' was taking place at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) last week. The film stars Roshan, Shiva Ali Khan, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahiduzzaman Selim, and many others