Independent University, Bangladesh鈥檚 media and communication department head Professor Zakir Hossain Raju has been appointed as a member of the expert committee of the Bangladesh Film Archive.
He was appointed for a two-year term on November 5, said a press release on Tuesday.
The seven-member expert committee will function under the Bangladesh Film Archive Governance and Management Policy 2010 and is tasked with providing support, suggestions and recommendations to BFA.
Raju, who was also appointed a member of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board in September, is also the director of the King Sejong Institute at the IUB.
Raju is enthusiastic to contribute to initiatives that will not only safeguard the country鈥檚 cinematic heritage but also promote research and education in this field. 鈥業t is an honor to be part of the expert committee, a platform dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of our national cinema.鈥�
He is the author of the research-based monograph on the Bangladeshi film industry titled Bangladesh Cinema and National Identity, published by Routledge, UK.
He previously chaired the Netpac jury for the Asian Film Competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2015 and 2020.
He is vice-president of International Film Initiative of Bangladesh and former president of the Bangladesh Short Film Forum.
Established in 1978, the Bangladesh Film Archive (BFA) works to preserve Bangladesh鈥檚 cinematic heritage by safeguarding films, documents, and related materials while offering resources like a film library and museum. It supports filmmakers, researchers, and students through screenings, seminars, and research, ensuring the nation鈥檚 rich film history remains accessible for future generations. BFA is also a member of the International Federation of Film Archives.
