Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam stated that the government has initiated a range of multifaceted measures to strengthen the operational capacity of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Mahfuj Alam has expressed his intention to turn the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) into a fully-fledged composite film city. Highlighting its central location and existing infrastructure, he said BFDC holds immense potential to house all aspects of filmmaking—ranging from shooting and editing to dubbing and post-production—under one roof.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

While speaking to The Daily Star, the veteran director expressed his thoughts on the use of English terms in the industry.

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.

Popular actress Nipun is awaiting the court’s verdict for the post of General Secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association. However, she is regularly participating in various activities, on behalf of the association. Nipun also runs a beauty salon.

In 2012, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced 3rd April as the National Film Day. Every year since then, this day is celebrated

Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has been celebrating National Film Day on April 3 since 2012, with elaborate programmes in the capital under an initiative of Ministry of Information.

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) detain a man for allegedly threatening Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq with death in Dhaka.

The BFDC held its election of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Shomiti on the 30th of January, where Shakib Khan was voted as President for the second time.