Barkat Hossain Polash honoured with Mishuk Munier Memorial Award 2026

Cinematographer Barkat Hossain Polash received the “Mishuk Munier Memorial Award 2026” for his work in “Nakshi Kanthar Zamin” at a ceremony held at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi on Saturday.

Jointly organised by the Lily-Munier Memorial Trust and the family of Mishuk Munier, the event brought together journalists, filmmakers, cinematographers and cultural personalities to remember the pioneering cinematographer and broadcast journalist.
 

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The programme opened with an introductory speech by Tropa Mazumder, followed by a documentary on Munier’s life, his journey in photography and his work with filmmaker Tareque Masud. Journalist Qurratul-Ain-Tahmina, filmmaker Aka Reza Ghalib and other guests shared their personal memories of Munier.
 

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As the jury members could not attend, Asif Munier announced Polash as the winner. He received a crest and Tk 100,000 from Bengal Foundation President Abul Khair.

Polash has worked as a cinematographer on films including “Bonolota Express”, “Saba”, “Priyo Maloti”, “Nakshi Kanthar Zamin”, “Jalal’s Story”, as well as web series such as “Taqdeer”, “Karagar” and “Mohanagar”. 
 

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Recalling his only encounter with Munier, Polash said, “My good fortune was that I got to see him once from a distance, during the shooting of ‘Runway’. I was just a university student then.”
He thanked the organisers and jury for encouraging filmmakers through the award and said, “Everyone, please keep me in your prayers so that I can continue to do more work.”
 

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Munier, who helped shape modern broadcast journalism and cinematography in Bangladesh, died in a road accident in 2011 while returning from a location visit for “Kagojer Phul”. The memorial award was introduced in 2023 to carry forward his legacy.