3rd Bangladesh National Film Awards
It was the third ceremony of National Film Awards.Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry.This year awards were given by Ziaur Rahman, the President of Bangladesh, at the Vice President's House in Dhaka on January 9, 1979.[1] This year awards were given in total 11 categories.Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Child Artist, and Best Male Playback Singer awards were not given this year.