The Appellate Division of Supreme Court on Wednesday banned the import, distribution and screening of foreign films, including Indian Bangla, Hindi or Pakistani movies, during the national festivals such as the Eids, Puja and Pohela Boishakh.
The bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, passed the order after hearing an appeal against the High Court order that had stayed the import of jointly produced and foreign films for screening those in theatres.
Barrister Moniruzzaman Asad said the High Court on May 10 stayed the import of such films after hearing a petition filed by Nipa Enterprise owner Selina Begum.
Later, Bangladesh Chalachitra Prodorshon Samity President Iftekhar Uddun Nowshad filed an appeal with the Appellate Division challenging that order.
The apex court reviewed the order and allowed screening of jointly produced movies, but banned the foreign films.
