The Bachsas Awards were introduced in 1972 to encourage the fledgling film industry of Bangladesh.
History
These were the first Bangladeshi awards introduced after liberation war. The motto of the award was "Creative films with social commitment" and the symbol was the Royal Bengal Tiger. The first award was given for the films of 1972 and 1973. The categories of the awards were Best film (production), direction, story, screenplay, dialogue, leading and supporting actor, leading and supporting actress, music direction, male and female playback singers, camera work, editing and sound recording. Documentary films of special importance, and initiating new or alternative trends were also awarded. The awards were given regularly up to 1988. After a break of seven years, the awards were reintroduced in 1995.
Juries and rules
The juries are appointed by the Bachsas' elected committee. The board members are from different walks of the society such as social worker, government officer, educationist, journalist, film maker, film producer, actor or poet.
Awards
The awards include: Ascension
Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Film
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Music
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Literature
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Gangstar
Honorary Awards
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Aziz Misir Critic Award
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S M Parvez Memorial Award
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Fazlul Haque Memorial Award
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Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury Memorial Award
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Belaal Ahmed Memorial Award
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Film
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Best film
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Best direction
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Best actor
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best actress
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Best supporting actor
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Best supporting actress
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Best music
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Best lyrics
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Best Male Playback Singer
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Best Female Playback Singer
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Best story
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best dialogue
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Best screenplay
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Best art-direction
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Best editing
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Best cameraman
Telefilm
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Best Telefilm
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Best direction
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Best actor
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best actress
Drama serial
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Best drama serial
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Best dramatist
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Best director
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Best cinematographer
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Best actor
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Best actress
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Best supporting actor
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Best supporting actress
Drama
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Best drama
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Best dramatist
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Best director
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Best cinematographer
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Best actor
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Best actress
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Best supporting actor
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Best supporting actress
Program
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Best anchor
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Best magazine show (Entertainment)
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Best information-based program
Theatre
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Best production
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Best playwright
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Best set-design
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Best theatre group
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Best actor
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Best actress
Music
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Best Male Singer
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Best Female Singer
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Best Band
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Best Male Vocal
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Best Female Vocal
Awards by decade
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Bachsas Awards (1972–1980): 1972 →1974 →1975 →1976 →1977 →1978 →1979 → 1980
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Bachsas Awards (1981–1990): →1981 → 1982 →1983 →1984 →1985 → 1986 → 1987 → 1988
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Bachsas Awards (1991–2000): → 1995 → 1996 → 1997 → 1998 → 1999 → 2000
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Bachsas Awards (2001–2010): 2001 → 2002 → 2003 → 2004 → 2005 → 2006 → 2007 → 2008 → 2009 → 2010
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Bachsas Awards (2011–2020): 2011 → 2012 → 2013 → 2014 → 2015 → 2016 → 2017 → 2018
See also
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National Film Awards
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Meril Prothom Alo Awards
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Ifad Film Club Award
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Babisas Award
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Channel i Music Awards
