| 24th Bangladesh National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of Bangladeshi cinema in 1999 |
| Awarded by | President of Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Ministry of Information |
| Announced on | August 5, 2003 |
| Presented on | September 10, 2003 |
| Site | Osmany Memorial Hall, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Official website | Official website |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Chitra Nodir Pare |
| Best Actor | Zahid Hasan Srabon Megher Din |
| Best Actress | Shimla Madam Phooli |
| Most awards | Chitra Nodir Pare (7) Srabon Megher Din (7) |
The 24th Bangladesh National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 1999. The National Film Awards are the only film awards given by the government itself. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in Dhaka.[1] The ceremony took place at Osmany Memorial Hall, Dhaka and awards were distributed by former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Additionally, Information Minister Tariqul Islam attended the function as the special guest at that evening.[2]