Bangladesh, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday distributed the prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 among its recipients.

She handed over the award at a colourful ceremony held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC).

Eminent film actor ATM Shamsuzzaman and actress Salma Begum Sujata received the lifetime achievement award-2017 for their contributions to the film industry while actor, producer and director MA Alamgir and actor Prabir Mitra won the lifetime award for 2018.

"Dhaka Attack", an action film thriller, won the best film award for 2017 while "Putro" the award for 2018.

Badrul Anam Soud was adjudged the best director for his film "Gohin Baluchar" for 2017 while Mustafizur Rahm...