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New Faces on National Film Award Jury: Bangladesh’s 2023 Cinema Honors Panel Announced

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Bangladesh has announced a new lineup for the 13-member jury responsible for selecting the winners of the National Film Award 2023. A recent press release confirmed that adjustments were made to the previously established jury board on September 15. The reconfigured panel will be chaired by the Ministry’s Additional Secretary for Film, with the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board serving as the member secretary. The diverse composition of the jury includes the Director General of the Bangladesh Film Archive, the Chief of Film … Read more

Government Announces New Jury for National Film Award 2023 Selection, Unveils Award Categories

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh government has updated the composition of the jury for the National Film Award 2023, comprising 13 professionals from the film industry and academia. This change was announced in a recent statement by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The newly formed jury is tasked with the vital responsibility of selecting awardees across a diverse array of categories in the film industry. Leading the jury as president is the Additional Secretary (film) from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, with the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board acting as the member … Read more

National Film Awards Jury Chairperson Upholds Integrity, Rejects Lobbying Attempts

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New Delhi, India — In a recent disclosure, the chairman of the jury for the National Film Awards stated that the panel faced considerable pressure from various lobbying groups during this year’s selection process. Despite numerous attempts to sway their decisions, the jury successfully adhered to its principles of impartiality and transparency. The chairman, who has not been named, emphasized the integrity and unbiased nature of the jury’s decision-making process, during which they evaluated the cinematic works purely on their artistic merit, creativity, and technical execution, without yielding to external influences. The National Film Awards, … Read more

Connecticut Pioneers Paid Leave for Family Violence Victims: A Model for National Legislation?

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Hartford, CT — Connecticut, recognized for its innovative policies, first established its family violence leave law in 2010. This pioneering legislation bars employers from firing, penalizing or threatening employees who are victims of family violence or who participate in related court proceedings. The state law also mandates that employers provide paid or unpaid leave to these victims for necessary related activities during the year. Recent amendments have expanded the scope of this law to include paid leave benefits from the state under certain circumstances, such as leaves due to sexual assaults involving the employee or … Read more