List of Bangladeshi films of 1979

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A list of Bangladesh films released in 1979.

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TitleDirectorCastGenreRelease dateNotesRef(s)
Surja Dighal Bari Masiuddin Shaker Rawshan Jamil, Dolly Anwar, ATM Shamsuzzaman, Jahurul Alam Drama 1979 Jan 26Based on the novel of Abu Ishaque [1] [2]
Rupali Saikate Alamgir Kabir Bulbul Ahmed, Jayasree Kabir, Anwar Hossain, Sharmili Ahmed1979 Mar 20 [3]
The Father Kazi Hayat(debut) Bulbul Ahmed, Suchorita 1979 Mar 28 [4] [5]
Matir GhorAzizur Rohman Shabana Drama 1979 Jun 1Shabana's first produced film [6]
Surjo SongramAbdus Samad Anwar Hossain, Rosy Samad, Zafar Iqbal, Faruk, Bobita, Golam Mustofa Drama 1979 Jun 29 [6]
NagordolaBelal Ahmed (debut)Faruk, Suchorita, Anwar Hossain, Rosy Samad1979 Jul 30 [7]

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  7. "চিত্রপরিচালক বেলাল আহমেদ আর নেই". Daily Samakal . 19 August 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2015.