Dipankar Dipon

Debajyoti Mishra has already done it. Indraadip D Das Gupta is set for it. And now, a bunch of artistes from this side of the border are foraying into Bangladesh with yet another movie -Dhaka Attack.

The release of Bollywood film 'Jawan' in Bangladesh has sparked debate within the local film industry. While Bangladeshi cinema has gained momentum with acclaimed films like "Hawa" and "Poran," the postponement of two promising local films for "Jawan" raises questions about the industry's priorities. Critics question why underperforming local films are being exchanged for high-budget Bollywood movies under the SAFTA agreement. The situation has led to reevaluating how to balance domestic and foreign films in a rapidly globalizing cinematic landscape.