Workshop Highlights Potential of Professional Films in Knowledge Transfer

Experts have emphasized that specialized professional films can become a powerful tool for knowledge transfer, skills development, and long-term professional training if creative storytelling is effectively combined with modern technology.

They made the remarks at a workshop titled “Specialized Film Production, Exhibition and Its Role in Enhancing Professionalism: Challenges and Opportunities,” jointly organized by the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) on Wednesday.

The event was held at the conference room of NICVD, where Md. Al Amin Rakib, Lecturer of Mass Communication and Journalism at Bangladesh University of Professionals, presented the keynote paper.

Speaking as the chief guest, Dr. Jahed Ur Rahman, Adviser on Policy and Strategy to the Prime Minister as well as the Information and Broadcasting and Cultural Affairs ministries, said specialized films could play a significant role in developing skilled human resources in the era of technology-driven knowledge sharing.

He expressed hope that such initiatives would strengthen collaboration among the healthcare, education, and media sectors.

The workshop was chaired by Professor Dr. Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, Director of NICVD. Speakers highlighted the importance of integrating creativity and technology in producing profession-specific films.

Panel discussants included Abul Kalam Mohammad Shamsuddin, filmmaker Dr. Bulbul Biswas, Imran Ferdous, Professor Mohammad Ullah Firoz, and Md. Mokhched Hossain.

The panelists noted that specialized films are not only effective training tools but also valuable long-term knowledge archives that can preserve expertise for future generations. They added that collaboration between healthcare professionals and filmmakers could significantly enhance medical education, training, and research.

In his closing remarks, Professor Abdul Wadud Chowdhury said specialized films have the potential to transform professional training, research, and knowledge exchange in fields such as cardiovascular medicine and other specialized disciplines.

The workshop concluded with an interactive open discussion involving physicians, students, researchers, young filmmakers, and media professionals.

Participants called for the formulation of a national policy framework, modernization of technical infrastructure, and stronger cross-sector collaboration to facilitate the production and dissemination of specialized professional films in Bangladesh.

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