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Adviser Mahfuj Alam proposes turning BFDC into composite film city

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.

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.

Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

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. 

Fortunate to have started my journey with Kabori apa's 'Ayna’: Sohana Saba

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.

National Film Day to be celebrated today

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.

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).

BFDC loses opportunity to attend Cannes’ Marché du Film

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.

BFDC revises access rules: Journalists no longer require separate permission for cameras

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.

Bangladeshi stall struggling at Cannes Film Festival?

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.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Adviser Mahfuj Alam proposes turning BFDC into composite film city

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.

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

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.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

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. 

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Fortunate to have started my journey with Kabori apa's 'Ayna’: Sohana Saba

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.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

National Film Day to be celebrated today

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.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

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).

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

BFDC loses opportunity to attend Cannes’ Marché du Film

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.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

BFDC revises access rules: Journalists no longer require separate permission for cameras

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.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Bangladeshi stall struggling at Cannes Film Festival?

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.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

BFDC pay their final respects to Farooque

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