Filmmaker Saraf Ahmed Zibon’s debut venture, “Chokkor 302”, has secured clearance for theatrical release. Backed by government funding, the film has successfully obtained certification from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board without requiring any edits. 

The frameworks of portrayals of gender-based violence in our local productions have been birthed from the need to give voice to the oppressed Biranganas (war heroines)—as portrayed through several films or dramas throughout the years.

A new initiative, Mind the Gap Film Movement, has been launched to promote political awareness among working-class communities through cinema. With the theme “Political Films, Politics in Film,” the project aims to host a travelling film festival, bringing impactful and thought-provoking movies directly to the public.

Young filmmakers in Bangladesh tend to pursue creating films of varying lengths, despite challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, funding shortages, and other obstacles in film education and practice. Their efforts often go unsupported, with limited opportunities for proper guidance and exhibition.

Legendary filmmaker Tareque Masud dedicated his life to creating films with a pure heart, free from any personal gain. His passion was to capture the stories of his homeland and its people. Today, (August 13), marks 13 years since we lost this remarkable soul.

Dhaka University, the largest institution of higher education in the country, is gearing up for a grand celebration of cinema spanning over two decades. Named "Amar Bhashar Cholocchitro," this festival exclusively showcases Bengali-language films and has become a hallmark event over the years.

The personal effects includes Mishuk’s camera, lenses, flashguns, camera accessories, Ohmmeter, slide, photo album, mini camera, passport, ID card, pocket watch, wrist watch, negatives etc.

On his 12th death anniversary, The Daily Star looks back at the life of this fascinating filmmaker.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is paying homage to legendary Bangladeshi artistes Tareque Masud, Sarah Begum Kabori, Alamgir Kabir, Munir Chowdhury and Amalendu Biswas through a remarkable three-day event titled, "Smriti Satta Bhabishyat" which started on Sunday and will end on Tuesday. 

The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.

Yesterday marked the 66th birth anniversary of renowned filmmaker Tareque Masud, who was tragically killed in a road accident on August 13, 2011.

The High Court is likely to finish Sunday delivering verdict on a case seeking Tk 9.94 crore as compensation for the demise of filmmaker Tareque Masud in a road accident in 2011.

When I think of Tareque and Mishuk, I carry in my mind's eye the image of the two of them bent over a camera monitor reviewing the day's footage or seated together high on a crane surveying the next scene to be shot.

Transport owners and workers withdraw their 48-hour strike in 21 districts of the country's south western region.

With great reverence we remember Tareque Masud, the “Cinema Feriwalla”, a leading Bangladeshi independent filmmaker, film producer, screenwriter and lyricist who was born on this very day in the year of 1956.

Tareque Masud is one of those talents who took Bangladeshi cinema to the global stage. Most of us are familiar with his cinematic approach, but few know of his song-writing prowess.

Marking the death anniversary of noted filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Mishuk Munier, Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh (FFSB) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly arrange a programme at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of BSA on August 13.