Dhaka, Bangladesh — The fourth Bangladesh Short and Documentary Film Festival concluded Saturday evening with a vibrant awards ceremony held at the National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
During the event, six awards were presented across three categories: Best Film, Best Director, and Special Jury Award. In the short film category, “Phulera Poshak Parena,” directed by Aasif U Hamid, earned the title of Best Film. Salma Sultana Asha was recognized as Best Director for her poignant piece “Silence in the Chaos,” while Zayed Siddiki received the Special Jury Award for his short film “Darkak.”
In the documentary division, Saidy Hasan Rabby’s “Waiting For Cinema” not only won Best Film, but Rabby also took home the Best Director title for the same work. The Special Jury Award for documentaries was awarded to Masudur Rahman for his insightful piece, “The Scrap.”
Additionally, the festival recognized excellence in technical categories. Best Cinematography was awarded jointly to Sadiqul Islam Jubayer and Billal Hosen for “Silence in the Chaos,” while Azharul Haque secured the Best Editing Award for “Ghore Fera.” Ahsan Al Miraj received the Best Sound Design Award for “Necklace,” and Najmul Muhammad stood out with the Best Production Design Award, also for “Necklace.”
Winners received cash prizes along with recognition. Best Film winners received Tk 150,000 and a crest, while Best Directors were awarded Tk 100,000. Special Jury Award winners received Tk 50,000. Those recognized for specific technical achievements received Tk 30,000 and a crest.
A juried panel composed of industry figures, including filmmaker Shaheen Dill-Riaz and cinematographer Rashed Zaman, evaluated the submissions. The organizers, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, launched this year’s festival on May 27, with screenings occurring across eight divisional centers, showcasing a total of 89 films — 60 short films and 29 documentaries.
As the festival ended, it celebrated not only the achievements of this year’s filmmakers but also the vibrant film community in Bangladesh, nurturing storytelling through diverse visual narratives.
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