'Chirkut' Selected for Bangladesh Panorama at the 25th Dhaka International Film Festival, a Debut Success for Muntasir Akib

Young director Muntasir Akib has found success with his very first film. He made the film 'Chirkut' based on true events at Rajshahi University, and it has earned a place in the 'Bangladesh Panorama' section of the 25th Dhaka International Film Festival.

The film presents the exuberance of youth, friendship, nostalgia, love and the many stories of life on the Rajshahi University campus in the 1990s.

'Chirkut' was released in cinemas on the occasion of Durga Puja. Since its release, its realistic story and style of filmmaking have deeply touched audiences. After praise from commercial and critical circles, this official selection at one of the country's largest international film festivals has greatly increased the joy of Team Chirkut.

Built on a real-life university setting, the film stars actor Shyamal Mawla and newcomer Azizun Mim in the lead roles.

Director Muntasir Akib is elated to receive such recognition with the first film of his career. He said their main goal was to present the true events of Rajshahi University correctly on screen, and that the film being shown on an international stage is a great reward for the whole team's hard work.