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Bangladesh urged to use cinema as 'soft power' to counter Indian narratives

A report by The Business Standard suggests that Bangladesh should leverage cinema to assert its own cultural narrative and soft power.

The Business Standard ยท 9 October 2026, 8:00 PM

According to a report by The Business Standard, when external entities control the dominant imagery through which Bangladesh is perceived, the nation suffers a loss beyond mere cultural prestige. The report highlights that the struggle over representation is inherently political. Consequently, it suggests that Bangladesh should utilize cinema as a tool of 'soft power' to effectively counter Indian narratives and reclaim its own representation.