Dhaka: Nineteen students of Dhaka University received the ‘2nd TFP Creative Excellence Awards 2025’ today, presented by the Department of Television, Film and Photography (TFP) on the occasion of the department’s 14th founding anniversary.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 129 works, including films and news reports, were submitted for this year’s competition. A jury comprising the country’s renowned filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, film critics, screenwriters, and journalists nominated 41 works in 19 categories.
As part of the day-long programme, 26 nominated films were screened at the Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium. Winners were presented with their awards following the screening.
Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, Vice-Provost (Academic) of Dhaka University, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. He remarked on the department’s success in bridging academia and industry over the past 14 years and expressed optimism for the continuity of creative work in the future. He congratulated the award-winning students and assured full support to advance the department’s educational programmes and creative initiatives.
Department Chairman Saiyeed Shahjada Al Kareem highlighted the programme’s role in nurturing students’ creative confidence. He expressed confidence that with adequate support, the department could provide world-class education and establish Dhaka University as a globally recognized centre of creative work. He also extended his gratitude to the guests, jury members, faculty, and students on behalf of the department.