Bangladeshi feature, short fiction screened at film festival in city

Bangladesh's Oscar contender, 'A House Named Shahana,' and a short fiction film, 'Laila,' were showcased in Kolkata, marking a significant cultural exchange. Director Leesa Gazi's film explores a woman's defiance against societal norms after a challenging marriage. The festival highlighted shared experiences of women across the subcontinent, fostering understanding through cinema.