Dhaka, Jan. 17 -- The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has started on January 11. With the slogan 'Better Film, Better Audience, Better Society', this year's festival features 220 films from 74 participating countries including Bangladesh. The nine day-long mega event will continue till January 19.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, as the chief guest, joined the inaugural ceremony of the fest. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam MP.

To promote Bangladeshi filmmakers and their works, a total of 26 Bangladeshi films have been screened at the festival. Among these local films, there are 18 short and independent films and 8 full length films. Films are being screened a...