Nahid Islam

India need not worry about our minorities, Nahid tells BBC Hindi

BBC Hindi aired an interview today with Nahid Islam, interim government's adviser for Information and Broadcasting, where he discussed minority protection, India-Bangladesh relations, and recent communal violence. Following is an excerpt

President's fate a political decision; no need to stage demos: Nahid

Information adviser says govt got the people's message, and decision has to be taken through discussions

Don't make us call you ignorant: Sohel Rana to adviser Nahid

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, strongly criticised the interim government's posts, telecommunications, and information technology adviser, Md Nahid Islam’s statement on the cancellation of eight national days.

Media reform commission soon: info adviser

Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said they have taken the initiative to form a reform commission to address various regulatory issues concerning print and electronic media, along with social media.

Cinema halls turn to old films to stay afloat as new releases stall

The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films. 

Certification board to be in effect, will process films faster: Information Adviser Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam announced that a certification board will be formed soon under the Bangladesh Film Certification Act, 2023.

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

ICT adviser Nahid Islam promises renerewed hope for banned films

Numerous films faced bans during the previous administration, with some caught up in legal disputes while others were shelved for unexplained reasons. Producers voiced their frustration over films stalled in the censor board's approval process, but their protests yielded no resolution. For years, filmmakers have called for the abolition of the censor board in favour of a system of censor certification. 

No plans to form political party right now: Nahid

Post and telecommunication Adviser Nahid Islam, who is also a student leader, yesterday said the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has no plans, for now, to form any political party

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

India need not worry about our minorities, Nahid tells BBC Hindi

BBC Hindi aired an interview today with Nahid Islam, interim government's adviser for Information and Broadcasting, where he discussed minority protection, India-Bangladesh relations, and recent communal violence. Following is an excerpt

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

President's fate a political decision; no need to stage demos: Nahid

Information adviser says govt got the people's message, and decision has to be taken through discussions

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Don't make us call you ignorant: Sohel Rana to adviser Nahid

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, strongly criticised the interim government's posts, telecommunications, and information technology adviser, Md Nahid Islam’s statement on the cancellation of eight national days.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Media reform commission soon: info adviser

Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said they have taken the initiative to form a reform commission to address various regulatory issues concerning print and electronic media, along with social media.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Cinema halls turn to old films to stay afloat as new releases stall

The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films. 

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Certification board to be in effect, will process films faster: Information Adviser Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam announced that a certification board will be formed soon under the Bangladesh Film Certification Act, 2023.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

ICT adviser Nahid Islam promises renerewed hope for banned films

Numerous films faced bans during the previous administration, with some caught up in legal disputes while others were shelved for unexplained reasons. Producers voiced their frustration over films stalled in the censor board's approval process, but their protests yielded no resolution. For years, filmmakers have called for the abolition of the censor board in favour of a system of censor certification. 

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

No plans to form political party right now: Nahid

Post and telecommunication Adviser Nahid Islam, who is also a student leader, yesterday said the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has no plans, for now, to form any political party

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

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