Best Bangladeshi history movies

Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch history films from Bangladesh, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

Jeevan Smriti (2013)

Bangladesh

A cinematic journey that sees Rabindranath Tagore as an ever restless seeker. It brings Tagore alive as a flesh and blood person whom the average Indian can relate to as a man of all seasons, of all times.

Runtime: 78 min

Status: Released

Language: bn

Genres: History, Drama

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Sphulingo (2021)

Bangladesh

Sphulingo is an Bangladeshi film, directed by Tauquir Ahmed and is produced by Shopner Bangladesh Foundation. It feature Shamol Mawla, Pori Moni, Rawnak Hasan and Zakia Bari Momo in the lead roles.

Runtime: 152 min

Status: Released

Language: bn

Genres: History, Drama

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Jibon Jontrona (2023)

Bangladesh

As the shooting began in 2005, it was originally named "Lilamanthan". However, unfortunately, the actor passed away mid-way through shooting, and everything stood still. By 2011, the shooting was wrapped, and the movie was submitted to the Bangladesh Film Censor Board under the initial name, "Lilamanthan", not the name it has now. The movie has passed the board through years of stagnancy, only after having its name altered.

Runtime: 90 min

Status: Released

Language: bn

Genres: History

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Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)

Bangladesh

Biopic on the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film will showcase his growing up as a child to his standing up against all injustice in his youth to fighting for the independence of his country. How he led a country to it's independence with his inspirational presence and fight for the justice.

Runtime: 176 min

Status: Released

Language: bn

Genres: History, War, Drama

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Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967)

Bangladesh

The first movie based on the life of the last sovereign Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa and the historical events of the Battle of Palaashi was directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. Anwar Hossain played the role of the doomed Nawab. Khan Ataur Rahman and Anowara played other major roles in the movie.

Runtime: 131 min

Status: Released

Language: bn

Genres: History, War

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