The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the import of films made in the Indian subcontinent on five conditions.

Saiful Islam, Information and Broadcasting Ministry Deputy Secretary (Films) signed a directive in this regard on Tuesday (April 11).

According to the notification, maximum 10 movies will be allowed to be imported in the first year against export of 10 movies, said the order.

It said due to the positive response from the Commerce Ministry, the import of films from SAFTA countries has been given permission against the export of Bangladeshi films on the following conditions.

1. Only legitimate film producers and distributors will be allowed to import films.

2. Films made in sub-continental languages with subtitles will be allowed to be imported on an experimental basis for two years against export of Bangladeshi films.

3. In the first year, 10 films will be allowed to be imported against export.

4. Before screening of imported films, Bangladesh Film Censor Board's certificate must be obtained.

5. No such films to be allowed to screen during holy Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha and Durga Puja weeks in Bangladesh.

BDST: 2013 HRS, APRIL 11, 2023
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