DHAKA: Bangladesh Cholocchitro Forum paid deep homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing floral wreaths at his portrait before Bangabandhu National Museum in Dhanmondi-32, Tuesday evening (October 10).

Bangladesh Cholocchitro Forum, a new platform of cine artists, directors, hall owners, and exhibitors, has kicked off its journey on October 2.

Its President Nasir Uddin Dilu, Secretary General Kazi Hayat, Members Mousumi, Omar Sani, Shakib Khan, Uttam Akash, Kamal, M Kibria Lipu, Nader Chowdhury, Nutan, Raha Tanha Khan, Producers Iqbal, Ramij Uddin, Mohammad Hossain, Nader Khan were among others present there.   

Earlier, they were scheduled to pay the tribute at around 12:00pm.

Later, it delayed.  

“Bangabandhu established Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). He uplifted cinema-making as an industry for us. We have showed respect to him recalling and acknowledging his contribution with due honor”, said the leaders.

They further expressed hope to continue the organizational operations gradually.

BDST: 1134 HRS, OCT 11, 2017
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