Explore the pivotal role of Bangladesh cinema in forging national identity. This groundbreaking study delves into how Bengali cinema navigated modernity and postcolonial challenges, becoming a vital public sphere for shaping Bengali Muslim identity. Zakir Hossain Raju’s insightful analysis examines the complex interactions between film, society, and nationhood, offering a comprehensive transnational perspective. Essential reading for students and scholars of South Asian cinema, cultural history, and film studies, it illuminates the evolution of a vibrant national cinema.