The Bachsas Awards were introduced in 1972 to encourage the fledgling film industry of Bangladesh.
The motto of the award was "Creative films with social commitment" and the symbol was the Royal Bengal Tiger.
The categories of the awards were Best film (production), direction, story, screenplay, dialogue, leading and supporting actor, leading and supporting actress, music direction, male and female playback singers, camera work, editing and sound recording.
Documentary films of special importance, and initiating new or alternative trends were also awarded.
[citation needed] The juries are appointed by the Bachsas' elected committee.