Made in Bangladesh (2006 film)

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Made in Bangladesh is a political satire film by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki released in 2006. [1] The movie's release was delayed by a year because of opposition from Bangladesh Film Censor Board over the contents of the film. [2] [3]

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Plot

The main protagonist is a deranged individual based in Bangladesh. [4]

Cast

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References

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