The Guimet Museum (Musée Guimet) in Paris gave a warm reception to Bangladeshi film maker Rubaiyat Hossain for showcasing her film Under Construction. Musée Guimet honored the great discoverer of Asian cultures and every year they award Prix Emile Guimet to the director of a film which, besides its cinematic qualities, brings a remarkable cultural perspective on Asia.

This year the award was given to Rubaiyat Hossain’s Under Construction at the festival international des cinémas d’Asie de Vesoul. Established in 1879, the Guimet Museum has one of the largest collections of Asian art outside Asia.

Moreover, Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) honoured Rubaiyat Hossain known for her critically acclaimed Meherjaan and Under Construction.

Emeritus Professor of Dhaka University Anisuzzaman handed over certificates and crests in a program at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, marking the 46^th founding anniversary of BMP.

Rubaiyat Hossain could not attend the event as she was out of the country.

Conveying her appreciation she said: ‘I would like to express my heartiest gratitude to Mahila Parishad for giving me the award for achievement in filmmaking as a woman. Mahila Parishad is one of the oldest and most leading women’s rights organization in Bangladesh, and as I identify myself as a feminist, it is great honor and pleasure to be recognized and appreciate from Mahila Parishad. This would encourage me further to continue on my journey in filmmaking as a woman.’

Rubaiyat is now working on script development for her next film which would be a Bangladesh-France co-production.