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‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

Ananta Jalil to feature in two looks in this film

The production of the film "Operation Jackpot," with a budget of 23 crores, has been in progress at FDC for several days. The narrative revolves around the remarkable guerilla operation, titled ‘Operation Jackpot’, executed by the naval sector during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Several prominent stars from the country are actively involved in the project. Bangladeshi director Delwar Jahan Jhantu and Indian director Rajib Kumar, are jointly directing the film with funding from the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.

Bangladesh Film Development Corporation / Gone are the days of glory

There was a time not so long ago when Bangladesh Film Development Corporation was abuzz with various activities -- from shooting films to dubbing and editing.

‘Does he not deserve national recognition?’: Sujata remembers the legendary Azim

Today marks the 20th death anniversary of legendary actor, Azim. For the occasion, his wife and actress Sujata pens down her thoughts, parts of which have been published for The Daily Star readers.

General elections of Bangladesh Film Directors' Association underway

The biennial general election of the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association is underway at BFDC. Voting has already started today from 10 am and will continue till 5 pm.

Road left in battered condition

Travelling on part of the road stretching from Sonargaon Hotel intersection to Hatirjheel roundabout has become a nightmare for city residents in the last six months or so.

Moghbazar Flyover / Change to create more chaos

The extended Moghbazar Flyover ramp near Sonargaon Hotel may make the already crammed street even more congested, according to an expert and project officials. Moreover, a 50-metre carriageway deck of the ramp, already built in front of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (popularly known as the FDC) at a cost of around Tk 9.5 crore, would now have to be demolished, said a project official.

Ex-FDC MD Pijush sued for graft

ACC files a case against former managing director of FDC Pijush Bandyopadhyay and three others in connection with embezzlement of over Tk 3.46 crore.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Ananta Jalil to feature in two looks in this film

The production of the film "Operation Jackpot," with a budget of 23 crores, has been in progress at FDC for several days. The narrative revolves around the remarkable guerilla operation, titled ‘Operation Jackpot’, executed by the naval sector during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Several prominent stars from the country are actively involved in the project. Bangladeshi director Delwar Jahan Jhantu and Indian director Rajib Kumar, are jointly directing the film with funding from the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

Gone are the days of glory

There was a time not so long ago when Bangladesh Film Development Corporation was abuzz with various activities -- from shooting films to dubbing and editing.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

‘Does he not deserve national recognition?’: Sujata remembers the legendary Azim

Today marks the 20th death anniversary of legendary actor, Azim. For the occasion, his wife and actress Sujata pens down her thoughts, parts of which have been published for The Daily Star readers.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

General elections of Bangladesh Film Directors' Association underway

The biennial general election of the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association is underway at BFDC. Voting has already started today from 10 am and will continue till 5 pm.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Road left in battered condition

Travelling on part of the road stretching from Sonargaon Hotel intersection to Hatirjheel roundabout has become a nightmare for city residents in the last six months or so.

June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016

Change to create more chaos

The extended Moghbazar Flyover ramp near Sonargaon Hotel may make the already crammed street even more congested, according to an expert and project officials. Moreover, a 50-metre carriageway deck of the ramp, already built in front of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (popularly known as the FDC) at a cost of around Tk 9.5 crore, would now have to be demolished, said a project official.

October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015

Ex-FDC MD Pijush sued for graft

ACC files a case against former managing director of FDC Pijush Bandyopadhyay and three others in connection with embezzlement of over Tk 3.46 crore.