Bornali Cinema Hall- Rajshahi

"The owners were forced into the move due to continuous extortion, terrorist attacks and life threats," the theatre's Manager, Shamim Ahmed, told bdnews24.com.

He, however, added that they did have plans to reopen the venue that once hosted 1,430 film enthusiasts in a go.

Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad on June 28 expressed his concern over the shutdowns in the parliament.