‘Atar Bibi Lane’ to hit theatres today

A new Bangladeshi film tracing the lives of marginalised women is set for release this Friday, with ‘Atar Bibi Lane’ opening in cinemas nationwide on May 1.

Directed by Mijanur Rahman Labu, the film is based on his own story, screenplay and dialogue.

The central role of ‘Atar Bibi’ is played by Farzana Sumi, who described it as one of the most demanding performances of her career.

Filming took place across multiple locations in Dhaka and beyond, including the Daulatdia brothel area, as well as parts of Rajbari, Goalanda and Faridpur, lending the film a grounded sense of place.