| 21st Bangladesh National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of bangladeshi cinema in 1996 |
| Awarded by | President of Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Ministry of Information |
| Presented on | 1997 |
| Site | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Official website | Official website |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti |
| Best Actor | Sohel Rana Ajante |
| Best Actress | Shabnaz Nirmom |
| Most awards | Ajante (5) |
The 21st Bangladesh National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 1996. The ceremony took place in Dhaka and awards were given by the President of Bangladesh. 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. 1996 was the 21st ceremony of National Film Awards.[1]