Dhaka International Film Festival

DIFF calls for screenplay submissions for 2026

Open to filmmakers from across Asia, the lab will select ten finalists whose screenplays will be mentored by international experts during the festival. The top three scripts will receive development funding of TK 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 respectively.

23rd DIFF / DIFF Day 9: Nasir Uddin Khan’s riveting tale ‘Boli’ brings the curtain down on the 23rd DIFF

The closing ceremony, which will be held on January 19 at the National Museum, will be attended by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

23rd DIFF / DIFF Day 8: Tasnia Farin’s internationally acclaimed ‘Fatima’ to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year, the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

23rd DIFF / DIFF Day 7: Mehazabien Chowdhury’s ‘Priyo Maloti’ to screen today

Today, film lovers can enjoy Mehazabien Chowdhury’s “Priyo Maloti,” among other cinematic gems.

23rd DIFF / DIFF Day 6: Srijit Mukherji's take on Mrinal Sen, 'Padatik' to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

DIFF Day 5: Runa Khan starrer ‘Neel Poddo’ to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

23rd DIFF / DIFF Day 1: Adnan Al Rajeev-produced ‘Radikals’ to screen today

The festival is set to kick off with the screening of the Chinese film “Moon Man” (directed by Zhang Chiyu), a 2022 science fiction comedy that follows the story of the "last human in the universe" stranded on the moon after an asteroid wipes out life on Earth. With a worldwide gross of over $460 million, "Moon Man" is a box-office sensation, and the opening screening promises to be an exciting start to the festival.

DIFF jury members Ilias Kanchan and Badhan reflect on their new roles

Renowned actors Ilias Kanchan and Azmeri Haque Badhan have been appointed as members of two different jury boards for the 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) next year. 

Badhan joins jury panel for Women Filmmaker Section at DIFF

Azmeri Haque Badhan, known for her powerful portrayals of female characters such as Rehana in “Rehana Maryam Noor” and Sultana in “Guti”, is an active advocate for women's rights.

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

DIFF calls for screenplay submissions for 2026

Open to filmmakers from across Asia, the lab will select ten finalists whose screenplays will be mentored by international experts during the festival. The top three scripts will receive development funding of TK 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 respectively.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

DIFF Day 9: Nasir Uddin Khan’s riveting tale ‘Boli’ brings the curtain down on the 23rd DIFF

The closing ceremony, which will be held on January 19 at the National Museum, will be attended by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

DIFF Day 8: Tasnia Farin’s internationally acclaimed ‘Fatima’ to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year, the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

DIFF Day 7: Mehazabien Chowdhury’s ‘Priyo Maloti’ to screen today

Today, film lovers can enjoy Mehazabien Chowdhury’s “Priyo Maloti,” among other cinematic gems.

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

DIFF Day 6: Srijit Mukherji's take on Mrinal Sen, 'Padatik' to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

DIFF Day 5: Runa Khan starrer ‘Neel Poddo’ to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

DIFF Day 1: Adnan Al Rajeev-produced ‘Radikals’ to screen today

The festival is set to kick off with the screening of the Chinese film “Moon Man” (directed by Zhang Chiyu), a 2022 science fiction comedy that follows the story of the "last human in the universe" stranded on the moon after an asteroid wipes out life on Earth. With a worldwide gross of over $460 million, "Moon Man" is a box-office sensation, and the opening screening promises to be an exciting start to the festival.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

DIFF jury members Ilias Kanchan and Badhan reflect on their new roles

Renowned actors Ilias Kanchan and Azmeri Haque Badhan have been appointed as members of two different jury boards for the 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) next year. 

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Badhan joins jury panel for Women Filmmaker Section at DIFF

Azmeri Haque Badhan, known for her powerful portrayals of female characters such as Rehana in “Rehana Maryam Noor” and Sultana in “Guti”, is an active advocate for women's rights.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

23rd Dhaka Int'l Film Festival to dazzle in January 2025

The Dhaka International Film Festival is returning for its 23rd edition, scheduled to run over nine days from January 11 to January 19 next year.