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RANGPUR, June 20, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Film Archive (BFA) Director General 
(DG) Md Abdul Jalil has said the supreme sacrifice of martyred Abu Sayeed is 
an inspiration to all patriotic people of the country.
 
"So that this sacrifice of martyred Abu Sayeed never goes in vain, his dreams 
and struggles must be reflected in every level of our work and thinking to 
build a prosperous Bangladesh free from all sorts of discriminations," he 
said.
 
The BFA DG said this while addressing a views-exchange meeting with the 
members of Film and Art Society of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) 
marking the Festival of the Youth at the university on Friday.
 
The BFA under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised the 
event with the assistance of the Film and Art Society and Begum Rokeya 
University at the conference room of the Academic Building No 2 on the 
campus.
 
At the event, chaired by BFA DG Abdul Jalil, BFA Director Farhana Rahman 
presented a documentary introducing the Bangladesh Film Archive and its 
activities.
 
In his presidential address, the BFA Director General said that films and art 
are a reflection of a nation's thoughts, culture and overall values. 
 
"Film is not only entertainment, but it is a very powerful medium for social 
change. Sometimes we see films only as a hobby, but if it can be taken as a 
profession, then many social barriers can be removed," he said. 
 
He said it is possible to influence society, create public awareness, and 
bring about positive change through professional films. 
 
Regarding the Film and Art Society, he said, "We want to see this society as 
an open platform where students will speak about society in the language of 
art and open new horizons in the world of thought." 
 
This society will further expand the practice of art. Students will be 
interested in research and creativity and will use film as a tool for 
awareness. 
 
"The students of Begum Rokeya University will take this institution forward 
out of their responsibility to the society and nation," he said, and urged 
the students to continue practicing creativity, aesthetics and human values 
in art practice.  

Information Officer of Rangpur Regional Information Office of PID Farhad 
Ahmed, its Assistant Information Officer Tania Tajneen Memi, President of 
BRUR's Film and Art Society Al Mubin and its General Secretary Sanjana Ibnat, 
spoke as special guests.