Among the first to be affected were Bengali films, which faced an “unofficial ban” on releases from Bengal in the neighbouring country. ADVERTISEMENTThe first casualty was Padatik, a film on the life and times of Mrinal Sen, directed by Srijit Mukherjee. “A global market for Bengali films is incomplete without the audience in Bangladesh. I hope Bengali films travel across the borders seamlessly,” said Firdausul Hasan, the producer of the film. Unrest is bad for business, he said, expressing hope that a Bangladesh Nationalist Party government with a strong majority would bring positive change.

Source: The Telegraph February 15, 2026 00:47 UTC