26th Bangladesh National Film Awards
The 26th National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 2001.Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in Dhaka.[1] The ceremony took place at Osmany Memorial Hall, Dhaka and awards were distributed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.Additionally, Information Minister Tariqul Islam attended the function as the special guest at that evening.[2] A 12-member jury board headed by former secretary A H Mofazzal Karim recommended a total of 21 artists to be awarded for 2001.