Novelist, screenwriter, and director, Humayun Ahmed reshaped the way Bangladeshis see themselves on screen. His films, much like his writings, portrayed simplicity, emotional honesty, humour, and a deep understanding of ordinary life.

The Liberation War, while emblematic of unparalleled heroism, is equally a tale of immense loss and suffering. Over the years, filmmakers have explored various aspects of this historic conflict through the medium of cinema. Let us revisit some of the most notable films that captured the essence of this epochal event.

Monir Hossain Jibon, the director of the classic BTV drama “Aaj Robibar”, has passed away. He breathed his last around 12:53am at the National Institute of Neurosciences Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Wednesday, June 26.