Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is considering a review of the National Film Awards 2023 after allegations that the jury’s recommendations were not fully reflected in the final gazette.

Officials have begun contacting jury members following questions over several categories, including lifetime achievement and best screenplay.

The gazette named filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu for lifetime achievement. However, the awards guidelines state that the honour should be considered for living individuals. Both recipients had died before the announcement, raising concerns over whether the rules were followed.

Controversy also emerged over the film Roktojoba , amid claims that the best screenplay award went to someone who did not write the script.

Jury members Maksud Jamil Mintu and Nazmun Munira Nancy said some recommendations appeared to have been overlooked.

Officials said the review aims to ensure transparency in the final list.