First Mro-language film to be screened at Matribhasha Chalachitra Utsab

The first film in Mro language, “Klobong Mla” (Bangla title “Girikusum”), marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s indigenous communities. While films have previously been made in Chakma and Marma languages, this is the first time the Mro language will feature on the big screen.

Directed by Pradip Ghosh, the 18-minute-long short film will be screened on February 23 at the Matribhasha Chalachitra Utsab 2025 (Mother Language Film Festival) in the capital’s Dhanmondi area. The film captures the Mro people’s struggles, familial ties, and cultural identity, offering a rare insight into one of the country’s lesser-known indigenous communities.