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Samia Zaman
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Zaman in Dhaka Lit Fest 2017
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | SOAS, University of London |
| Occupation | Film director, television presenter, producer |
| Organization | Ekattor TV, Versa Media |
| Known for | Journalist and film director |
| Awards | Anannya Top Ten Awards (2008) |
Samia Zaman is a talented person from Bangladesh who works in media. She is a filmmaker and a producer. She used to be a television news presenter, which means she read the news on TV. She was also a reporter, finding and sharing stories, and a talk show host, leading discussions. In 2006, she started directing movies. Today, she is the Editor and CEO of a TV channel called Ekattor TV.
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Samia Zaman's Career Journey
Starting in Media
Samia Zaman began her career in 1989. She started as a producer at the BBC World Service in London, England. A producer helps create TV or radio shows. Later, she worked as a journalist and news presenter for Ekushey Television in Bangladesh. As a journalist, she gathered information and reported on events.
Directing and Producing Films
Samia Zaman has a passion for films. In 1987, she worked as an assistant director for the film Suchona. She helped the main director, Morshedul Islam, with many tasks.
Her big step into filmmaking came in 2006. She directed her first movie, Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash. This film showed her skills as a director. She directed her second film, Aakash Koto Dure, in 2014.
Judging Film Festivals
In March 2015, Samia Zaman was invited to be a judge. She joined the judge panel for the Geneva International Oriental Film Festival. This means she helped decide which films were the best at the festival.
Producing New Movies
Samia Zaman also produces films. A producer helps manage the money and organization for a movie. In 2024, she produced the film Ajob Karkhana. This movie was directed by Shabnam Ferdousi. Samia Zaman produced it through her own company, Versa Media.
Samia Zaman's Family Life
Samia Zaman is a mother to three daughters.
Awards and Recognition
Samia Zaman has received awards for her work.
- Anannya Top Ten Awards (2008)
