There were 51 cinema halls in Tangail in the 1990s. But only five have managed to survive while 46 had to yield their place to newer forms of entertainment, revolution of mobile phone technology and lack of audience. The owners still think it is possible to keep the business alive if movies with engaging stories and good production value are made and digitized cinema halls can
Curtains down: 46 cinema halls in Tangail closed down in 15 years
Rupobani cinema hall in Tangail town. Photo: Mirza Shakil
There were 51 cinema halls in Tangail in the 1990s. But only five managed to survive while 46 could not due to lack of audience.
The owners still think it is possible to keep the business alive if movies with engaging stories and good production value are made and digitized cinema halls can be built with government assistance.
The cinema hall business in Tangail started with Raushan Talkies built at a secluded corner of the then small municipal town in 1950 by Lebu Chawdhury.
Omar Sani thanks Bangladesh Film Club members for electing him president
Sun Online Desk
9th February, 2021 12:08:03
Omar Sani, noted silver screen actor and the newly elected president of Bangladesh Film Club Limited, has conveyed his gratitude to the club members for electing him and his panel.
The actor, also the former secretary general of the club, has recently spoke to the media and shared his feelings after winning the election with his entire panel.
About the election, Omar Sani said, “I’m very happy that we have won the election. I want to express my gratitude to the club members especially Moushumi and Amit Hasan. Now my duty is to work for the welfare of the club.”
Omar Sani thanks Bangladesh Film Club members for electing him president
Omar Sani, noted silver screen actor and the newly elected president of Bangladesh Film Club Limited, has conveyed his gratitude to the club members for electing him and his panel.
The actor, also the former secretary general of the club, has recently spoke to the media and shared his feelings after winning the election with his entire panel.
About the election, Omar Sani said, “I’m very happy that we have won the election. I want to express my gratitude to the club members especially Moushumi and Amit Hasan. Now my duty is to work for the welfare of the club.”