Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC)
BFDC MD urges legal action over unpaid debts
Despite playing a critical role in the nation’s film industry, the organisation has been hampered by inefficiency and mismanagement. Recently, efforts have been made to reinvigorate the BFDC, including reducing rental fees for shooting floors and equipment to attract more production work.
3 March 2025, 10:52 AM
FDC cuts rental costs to boost film production
In an effort to revitalise the BFDC, a plan to reduce rental fees for equipment and studio floors has been introduced. This experimental initiative, aimed at attracting more filmmakers to shoot at BFDC, will run for six months.
16 January 2025, 07:05 AM
Directors gather at FDC amid election uncertainty
The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has seen a prolonged lull in activity, with no shooting taking place for an extended period. This slowdown has worsened since the July protests. During the day, the FDC remains almost deserted, and the nights are eerily quiet. However, last night at around 10pm, more than 100 film directors were present at the FDC, engaging in group discussions.
27 December 2024, 07:44 AM
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).
13 March 2024, 06:01 AM
Taking on a new role feels like taking on a new form of rebirth: Monira Mithu
Monira Mithu is a popular face amongst Bangladesh's showbiz industry. She has effortlessly delivered performances in a variety of roles that gained her immense love from the audience.
26 September 2023, 11:50 AM
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.
2 June 2023, 18:00 PM
224 BFDC employees remain unpaid for 3 months
Tension is blowing in Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) as 224 of their employees are living an inhumane lives, after not receiving their salaries for three months now.
6 April 2023, 14:17 PM
Why is Parno Mittrah in Dhaka?
Tollywood actress Parno Mitra was previously featured in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's film, "Doob". The movie also starred Irrfan Khan, and Nusrat Imrose Tisha, among others.
23 December 2022, 09:19 AM
Police deployed ahead of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti elections
Police have been deployed at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) ahead of the upcoming election of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti.
19 October 2019, 09:12 AM
BFDC back in full swing
There was a time when Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) was packed with actors and technicians all day and night, filming movie scenes across the premises. But over time, circumstances worsened as fewer movies started being produced with every passing year
3 July 2019, 18:00 PM