The announcement of the program was made at a press conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Conference Room, National Press Club.
Noted filmmaker Morshedul Islam, Dr SM Mahbub ul Islam Majumder, pro-vice chancellor (acting) of DIU, Professor Dr AMM Hamid Rahman, dean of faculty of humanities and social science of DIU, Dr Eng AKM Fazlul Hoque, Registrar of DIU, Dr Najmul Hossain, country representative of FNF at Bangladesh and Saed Mizanur Rahaman, director of students affairs of DIU were present at the conference. Morshedul Islam announced the inauguration of the competition and unveiled the logo. The program includes two events, a short film competition in which students from any university or college can participate with their short film and a cleaning campaign.
Morshedul Islam said, “This type of initiative should be taken more often with sincerity. For the betterment of the society, we can certainly use film as a tool. This competition surely would inspire the youth to stay on the right track.”
Dr Najmul Hossian, the country director of FNF said, “We are satisfied to work for society. We want to work with young people. Our foundation is open for the energetic youth.”
Dr SM Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder, pro–vice Chancellor (acting) of DIU said, “If we are not giving more attention to the environment, the world could be endangered. It’s our responsibility to work for the new generation.”
The deadline to submit a short film is on September 30, 2016, while the award giving ceremony will take place on November 05, 2016 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Best three short films will be awarded with handsome prize money. More information regarding the events is available on its Facebook page.
