The TFP Film Club of the Department of Television, Film and Photography at the University of Dhaka has been awarded the “BFFS Medal 2025 (Organisation of the Year)” in recognition of its significant contribution to the film society movement.

The honour was presented at the closing ceremony of the “National Film Society Conference 2026”, organised by the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS), held at the Bangladesh Film Archive in Agargaon, Dhaka on 16 May 2026. Representatives from across the country, including more than a hundred film societies, organisers, and independent filmmakers, attended the day-long event.

The conference featured open discussions, seminars, networking sessions, and film screenings focusing on the current state, challenges, and future plans of the film society movement in Bangladesh.

The chief guest at the opening ceremony was Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, Minister of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. At the closing ceremony, the awards were handed over by Dr Jahidur Rahman, Adviser to the Honourable Prime Minister on Policy, Information and Culture Affairs.

TFP Film Club was selected as “Organisation of the Year” for its consistent efforts in developing new film audiences, promoting healthy film culture, organising regular screenings, and fostering a vibrant cultural environment. The recognition reflects the dedication, creativity, and sustained commitment of its members to cinematic and cultural activities.

The club expressed its gratitude to the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies for the honour, as well as to its current and former members, supporters, and audiences for their continuous encouragement.

The conference also included two key seminars titled “Regional Film Societies: Exchange of Experiences” and “University Film Societies: Youth Perspectives”. In addition, screenings included Barir Naam Shahana directed by Liza Gazee and Nakshi Kanthar Zamin (2024) directed by Akram Khan.

BFFS President Zahirul Islam Kochi and General Secretary Md Norullah highlighted the importance of the film society movement in cultural development and stressed the need for greater government support to strengthen film appreciation and practice. They emphasised that film societies play a vital role in developing audiences and promoting critical engagement with cinema.

Founded in 1973, the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies has long served as the central body of the country’s film society movement, contributing to film appreciation, training, audience development, and international cultural exchange.