Film Archive hosts free screenings of classic Bangla films

The Bangladesh Film Archive has launched a month-long programme offering free screenings of classic Bangla films, giving audiences a rare chance to revisit landmark works on the big screen.

The screenings began on Thursday (April 2) and will continue until April 30. Films will be shown every Thursday at 6:00pm at the archive’s 300-seat projection hall in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The opening screening featured “Megher Onek Rong”, directed by Harunur Rashid. The film, which runs approximately 109 minutes, stars Mathin, Omor Elahi, Rawshan Ara, and Adnan.

On April 9, audiences will be able to watch the classic black-and-white film “Din Jay Kotha Thake”, directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. The film features Farooque, Kabori, Anwara, Khalil, and Tele Samad in key roles.

The April 16 screening will feature a colour film directed by Shah Alam Kiron, starring Salman Shah and Shabnur, with Anwara and Rina Khan also in the cast.

On April 23, the archive will screen “Dost Dushman”, a black-and-white action film directed by Dewan Nazrul. The film stars Sohel Rana, Wasim, Shabana, and Suchorita.

The final screening on April 30 will present “Naseeb”, directed by Momtaz Ali. The film features Uzzal, Shabana, Ilias Kanchan, and Rozina.

The initiative is part of the archive’s ongoing effort to preserve Bangladesh’s film heritage and introduce younger audiences to classic cinema. With limited seating, viewers are advised to arrive early.