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1 Best Movies Set in or About Bangladesh
Compare how outside filmmakers have used Bangladesh as a sustained setting or subject.
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Runtime, mood, and entry level help narrow the list without replacing the editorial ranking.
| Film | Runtime | Genre | Mood | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Not verified |
1 Movie Set in or About Bangladesh
Foreign-led films whose sustained setting or subject remains centered on Bangladesh.
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1. Extraction
A hardened black-market mercenary is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned crime lord from the streets of Dhaka. What should be a simple extraction turns into a brutal fight for survival across the city. A hard-charging action thriller.
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10 Best Movies from Bangladesh to Watch First
Start with films made from within Bangladesh, then follow the country's own creative voice through the complete ranking.
- Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo 2019
- The Clay Bird 2002
- Debi 2018
Selected by the FilmsAroundThe.World editorial desk
Selections require an outside creative lead and a story or subject substantially centered on Bangladesh. Decision labels are concise editorial aids, and content notes are non-exhaustive. Read the methodology.
Editorial review: 2026-07-13
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