The ‘25th Dhaka International Film Festival’ (DIFF) will be held in Dhaka from 09 to 17 January 2027. The general theme of the festival is ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’. The Festival has been organized on a regular basis by Rainbow Film Society, which has been dedicated to the promotion of a healthy cine culture in Bangladesh and in celebrating the global mainstream in film and its social relevance since 1977.

The DIFF is one of the most prestigious film events in Bangladesh and, to a great extent, has helped shape an increasingly healthy and positive national film culture. The coming year marks a significant milestone, as Rainbow Film Society celebrates its 50th anniversary and its Golden Jubilee. 2027 also commemorates the 25th edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival, marking its Silver Jubilee and a quarter-century of existence in the International film culture.

The festival has also created space for young and aspiring filmmakers in Bangladesh and larger South Asia to connect with global artistic trends and to strengthen the parallel development of Bangladeshi cinema.

The Film submission period for the 25th Dhaka International Film Festival 2027 will unveil from 1st June to 30th September 2026.