DL reporter

Bangladesh Film Archive yesterday celebrated its 38th founding anniversary in a befitting manner. Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu inaugurated the programme by cutting a ribbon and releasing balloons at 10am on the Public Library premises in Shahbag. Then, a discussion programme held at Shawkat Osman Memorial Auditorium, where producer Nasir Uddin Dilu, actor Faruk, filmmaker Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar, among others, delivered speeches.
Presided over by Bangladesh Film Archive director general Mohammad Jahangir Hossain, Information Secretary Mortuza Ahmed attended the programme as chief guest.
Hasanul Haq Inu emphasised on having a resourceful film archive and spoke of expectations that the filmmakers will make those films that will speak in favour of the country.
“Film is the biggest mass media in the world. Film can attract people more than anything. One country gets to know about another country through the films. Make those films that will speak in favour of the country. The art and culture will be portrayed through these films”, the information minister said.
Besides, veteran actress Peyari Begum, the heroine of the film ‘Mukh O Mukhosh’, was also present at the event. She expressed her feelings, “I felt amazing to get the opportunity of attending such a wonderful programme. I convey my thanks to Bangladesh Film Archive for inviting me to this event.”
As a part of the founding anniversary celebration, the screening of two notable films ‘Suryasnan’ and ‘Nabab Sirajuddaula’ started from 2:30pm.