Dhaka, July 3 -- The government will finance the production of two full-length feature films and eight short films and documentaries centred on the events of July as part of a broader initiative to commemorate the month's historical significance, said a press release.

In addition to the July-themed productions, one full-length documentary, a short film, and a short documentary focusing on enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and state repression over the past 16 years will also receive government support.

A special allocation of Tk 5 crore is expected to be approved this week to support the creation of films and documentaries exploring the July uprising and related themes.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Film Archive is set to la...