Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka

26/05/2026

Delighted to share that the TFP Film Club has received its registration certificate from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

This recognition marks a significant institutional milestone in a journey that began in 2015 at the Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka.

The registration establishes a formal framework for the Club’s public exhibition and creative activities, strengthening its position within the broader landscape of film culture and pedagogy.

We extend sincere appreciation to everyone whose sustained effort made this possible.

24/05/2026

The Department of Television, Film and Photography (TFP), University of Dhaka, is delighted to announce a collaborative partnership with Stellar Digital Limited, operating under the brand name Bongo.

Bongo is Bangladesh’s pioneering streaming video-on-demand platform, offering an extensive and continuously expanding library of movies, dramas, television shows, game shows, music videos, and songs. Alongside its streaming services, the company is actively involved in content production and various media and entertainment initiatives.

The Statement of Cooperation was signed today by Saiyeed Shahjada Al Kareem, Chairperson of the Department of Television, Film and Photography, and Mushfiqur Rahman, Chief Content Officer of Stellar Digital Limited.

As media landscapes continue to transform, meaningful engagement between educational institutions and industry professionals becomes increasingly important. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to strengthening the relationship between academic learning and the evolving media industry.

The partnership is envisioned to create new opportunities for students to broaden their learning experiences through greater exposure to industry practices, professional interaction, creative exchange, and practical engagement. It also seeks to foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous knowledge-sharing that can shape the next generation of storytellers and media professionals.

The Department extends its sincere appreciation to Bongo for joining this shared journey, and looks forward to a sustained, spirited, and significant partnership ahead.

19/05/2026

Today, students of the BSS 12th batch 2nd Senester from the Department of Television, Film and Photography (TFP), University of Dhaka, visited the Channel i news studio as part of their course TFP 107: Television News Reporting and Anchoring, under the guidance of the course instructor Mir Attaqvi Masruruzzaman, Chief News Editor of Channel i and a prominent Bangladeshi journalist and media personality.

This educational visit provided students with valuable firsthand exposure to the operations of a professional broadcast network. Through observing live newsroom activities, control room coordination, and professional news anchoring environments, they gained practical insights into the realities of television journalism, helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practice. During the visit, acclaimed Bangladeshi journalist Shykh Seraj, widely recognized for his contributions to agricultural journalism and development, shared his experiences and offered valuable advice to the students.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Channel i and Shykh Seraj for warmly welcoming our students and facilitating this enriching practical learning experience.

19/05/2026

Today, the Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka, formalized a collaboration with Films Five, a Bangladesh-based production house engaged in developing feature and short films through structured production practices while fostering emerging voices in contemporary Bangladeshi cinema.

Under this collaboration, Films Five will provide annual student production support to at least three (03) students, preferably final-year students, granting access to camera and lighting equipment for a maximum of two shooting days per project. The partner will also facilitate internship placements, on-set attachments, or supervised practical experience for students as recommended by the Department, subject to its operational capacity at the time, alongside coordinated promotional engagement through relevant communication platforms.

The agreement was signed by Barkat Hossain Polash, Co-Founder of Films Five, and Saiyeed Shahjada Al Kareem, Chairperson of the Department.

Notably, this partnership formalizes an already sustained relationship, as acclaimed cinematographer and adjunct faculty member Barkat Hossain Polash has, over the past three years, extended his support to the Department and its students with a quiet and consistent generosity, offering his time, expertise, and resources without formal expectation, and in doing so, significantly contributing to the Department’s practice-based learning environment.

The Department expresses sincere appreciation to Barkat Hossain Polash and Films Five for their sustained support in nurturing the next generation of audiovisual storytellers.

19/05/2026

Yesterday, the Department of Television, Film and Photography at the University of Dhaka had the privilege of hosting veteran actor Aminur Rahman Mukul as the closing guest lecturer for the course TFP 407: Advanced Narrative Production.

During the session, students watched selected clips from his previous works. Following the screenings, he engaged in an open discussion with the students, sharing valuable insights from his experiences and reflecting on the creative and performative processes behind those particular scenes.

We believe engagements like these play an important role in bridging academic learning with professional practice. Such interactions enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the creative thinking, collaboration, and decision-making involved in transforming a script into a screen performance. They also provide students with firsthand perspectives on how actors and creative professionals navigate the realities of production work.

Special thanks to the course instructor Rezwan Shahriar Sumit for arranging this enriching session and creating opportunities for students to learn directly from an experienced industry practitioner.

18/05/2026

Warmest congratulations to the TFP Film Club on receiving the prestigious 'BFFS Award' as the 'Organization of the Year' at the National Film Society Conference 2026 organized by the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS).

This recognition reflects the club’s dedicated efforts in promoting healthy film culture through consistent film screenings, meaningful cinematic discussions, and active engagement in nurturing film appreciation and cultural consciousness among students and audiences.

We are proud of this remarkable achievement and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all current and former members of the TFP Film Club for bringing this honor to the Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka.

May this journey of cinematic practice and cultural engagement continue to inspire many more.

18/05/2026

Warmest congratulations to Al Noman, a student of the BSS 11th batch of the Department of Television, Film and Photography at the University of Dhaka, for having one of his photographs selected for exhibition at the São Paulo Photography Festival in São Paulo, Brazil.

Previously, many of his photographs have been exhibited in various exhibitions and have also received awards in different competitions such as 'The Silent Beauty Photography Contest' by Exposure Photo Gallery, 'Joy Unfiltered,' an International Photography Exhibition by Allora Gallery, TPA International Photo Contests etc.

We wish him all the best in the days ahead and hope he continues to achieve greater success.

18/05/2026

Yesterday, the Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka, became a live film set as scenes from the upcoming Bangladeshi film 'Moving Bangladesh,' directed by Nuhash Humayun were shot across our premises.

The primary purpose of facilitating this opportunity was to create a meaningful learning experience for our students. Recognizing that our 9th batch students will be producing their graduate films next semester, the shoot was treated as a practical workshop where they could observe and engage with a real-life professional production environment. The experience allowed students to gain firsthand exposure to on-set collaboration, production workflow, and the practical realities of filmmaking beyond the classroom.

We were also pleased to have filmmaker and producer Arifur Rahman, and Bijon Imtiaz of Goopy Bagha Productions Limited, along with renowned Bangladeshi-American producer Anadil Hossain of Dillywood Inc., present.

During informal discussions, they shared valuable insights regarding future opportunities and potential collaborative prospects for the Department.

Creating such opportunities where education and industry practice intersect remains an important commitment of the Department.

14/05/2026

The Department of Television, Film and Photography, University of Dhaka, in collaboration with Creative Wings, successfully organized a workshop on Underwater Photography and Scuba Diving, arranged by the TFP Photography Club.

Held on May 13, 2026, at the Dhaka University Swimming Pool, the workshop was conducted by Abir Mallick, founder of Creative Wings and a professional underwater photographer, alongside certified dive master and underwater photographer Sharif Sarwar. The session introduced participants to the fundamentals of underwater photography, professional scuba diving techniques, and essential safety protocols required for working in underwater environments.

The event brought together students from different departments of the University of Dhaka. Among them, 20 participants received direct, hands-on underwater training, while the others joined as observers and took part in the theoretical sessions.

In his speech, the Chairperson of the Department of Television, Film and Photography, Saiyeed Shahjada Al Kareem, emphasized the importance of introducing students to emerging areas of visual practice beyond conventional photography. He expressed hope that such initiatives would encourage students to explore new creative and professional possibilities within the expanding audiovisual landscape of Bangladesh.

Instructor Abir Mallick praised the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by the participants throughout the workshop. He also highlighted the growing potential of underwater photography in Bangladesh and expressed optimism that young photographers would contribute significantly to the development of the field in the coming years.

All participants received certificates upon completion of the workshop. As a gesture of appreciation for their expert guidance and support, the Department presented honorary mementos to the trainers from Creative Wings.

14/05/2026

DU hosts workshop on underwater photography, scuba diving

https://www.bssnews.net/news/386818

14/05/2026

http://bangla.daily-sun.com/education/45263

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