Hosted by Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), the six-day festival will screen a number of Bangla films at Teacher Students Center (TSC) Auditorium of Dhaka University till February 17. 

Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mostafa Jabbar inaugurated the event. 

Speaking on the occasion the Minister said, "Film can be a powerful medium for spreading visionary ideas." 

He lauded the effort of DUFS saying through the program they will be leaving something noteworthy for Bangla language. 

Freedom fighter and director Nasir UddinYousuf Bacchu, who was present as special guest, mentioned that a Bangalee, Hiralal Sen initiated filmmaking in the subcontinent. 

"Even though he hailed from Manikganj district in Bangladesh; little have been done for his commemoration," he added. 

Former DU Vice-chancellor Dr A A M S Arefin Siddique remembered those who sacrificed their lives for keeping the honour of Bangla language. 

"This venture of ours is for connecting our youths with the spirit of the Language Movement," he said. 

The festival will screen 16 feature films and four short films from both Bangladesh and West Bengal throughout its six day span.
Six films of the previous year have been nominated for Hiralal Sen award which will be awarded by Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on the fourth day of the festival. The nominated films are --- Debi, Komola Rocket, Janmabhumi, Pathshala, Sanatan Galpa and Mati Projar Deshe. 

The 18th Aamar Bhashar Cholocchitro is co-hosted by Banglalink, Dell EMC and Jazz Multimedia.