| 22nd Bangladesh National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of bangladeshi cinema in 1997 |
| Awarded by | President of Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Ministry of Information |
| Presented on | 1998 |
| Site | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Official website | www |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Dukhai |
| Best Non-feature Film | Jibon O Ovinoy |
| Best Actor | Raisul Islam Asad Dukhai |
| Best Actress | Suchorita Hangor Nodi Grenade |
| Most awards | Dukhai (9) |
The 22nd Bangladesh National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 1997. The ceremony took place in Dhaka and awards were given by then 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. 1997 was the 22nd ceremony of National Film Awards.[1]