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Govt working to develop film industry: Hasan Mahmud
DHAKA, April 6, 2019 (BSS) – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today
said the present government is working to develop the country’s film
industry.
“Country’s film industry was flourished and developed by Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman . . . subsequently the incumbent
government is working to develop this industry,” the minister told the 39th
function of award-giving ceremony of Bangladesh Cholochchitra Sangbadik
Samity (BACHSAS) at the newly constructed Archive Bhaban of Agragaon here
this evening.
The minister added: “Bangabandhu tried to rebuild the war-ravaged
Bangladesh and simultaneously played a pioneering role to ensure overall
development of economic, social and cultural arena.”
Dr Mahmud handed over the BACHSAS award (Bangladesh Cine-Journalists’
Association) from 2014-2018 to the artistes marking the golden jubilee
function of the organization, said a press release.
Noted film actor Alamgir was given ‘Life-Time Achievement Award’ for his
outstanding contribution to the film industry.
Besides, five others were given emeritus award for their outstanding
performance in the silver screen, small screen, music, dance and theatre.
They were Syed Hasan Imam (acting and making), Kohinur Akhter Suchanda
(acting), Sabina Yasmin (music), Mirza Abdul Khaleque (exhibitor) and Faridur
Reza Sagar (producer).
The award was introduced in 1972.
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