National Film Awards (Bangladesh) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids National Film Awards
National Film Awards logo
Presented by	Ministry of Information
Location	Dhaka
Country	Bangladesh
First awarded	1975
Last awarded	2023

The National Film Awards (Bengali: জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার) is a very important awards show held every year in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It's like the biggest movie award in Bangladesh! The government of Bangladesh started these awards in 1975. Each year, a special group chosen by the government picks the best movies and people in cinema.

History of the Awards

The National Film Awards began in 1975. The government of Bangladesh gives these awards to movies and people who have done amazing work in filmmaking. Since 1975, this event has happened every year. It often includes fun programs with dance and music. These are the only film awards given by the government of Bangladesh.

In 1981, no awards were given. This happened because the special group decided that no film that year was good enough to win an award.

How Winners Are Chosen

The winners are chosen by special groups called juries. These juries are picked by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. This board is part of the Ministry of Information in the government of Bangladesh.

Who Are the Jury Members?

The people on the jury come from many different jobs. They have included social workers, government officers, teachers, and journalists. Filmmakers, movie producers, actors, and poets have also been jury members. The board also helps organize the movie screenings. They watch all the films that want to win a National Film Award.

Award Categories

Every person or film that wins an award gets a trophy. They also receive some money and a special certificate. The amount of money given has increased over the years.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award was first given in 2009. This award honors someone who has had a long and amazing career in movies. The winner of this award receives Tk 300,000 (Bangladeshi Taka).

• National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement

Merit Awards for Film Excellence

These awards celebrate the best work in different parts of filmmaking. The best producer and director each receive Tk 200,000. Other winners get Tk 100,000.

Technical Awards for Film Production

These awards recognize the skilled people behind the scenes who make movies look and sound great.

Special Awards

These are extra awards given for unique achievements in film.

• Special Jury Award
• Best Feature Film

See also

• Bachsas Awards
• Meril Prothom Alo Awards
• Babisas Award