Paper Flower), filming of which was supposed to begin after shooting locations were elected. Masud was travelling with long-time co-worker Mishuk Munier, a cinematographer, a journalist and CEO of ATN News. Munier also died in the accident. Masud's wife, Catherine, along with four others, survived the accident. Since his death, Catherine has established the Tareque Masud Memorial Trust, which is dedicated to the task of archiving and memorializing Masud's work through publications, educational projects, screening programs, and the completion of their unfinished works. Legend On 6 December 2018, a Google Doodle was displayed on Google Bangladesh page to celebrate his 62nd birthday. Awards Masud was received many international and national awards for his notable works. He received Best Film Award from Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 1996 and a Special Jury Prize from Festival of South Asian Documentaries in 1997 and a National Award for Documentary film Muktir Gaan. He received an International Critics' FIPRESCI Prize, in the Directors' Fortnight section outside competition at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Best Screenplay Award from International Film Festival of Marrakech in 2002. Best Film Award from Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Kara Film Festival and Channel I Film Awards in 2003 from the film Matir Moina (2002). After Masud received Jury Prize from International Video Festival of India in 2003, Best Direction award from International Film Festival Bangladesh in 2006, Special Jury Award, Osian's Cinefan Festival Delhi in 2006, Meril Prothom Alo Awards in 2010 etc. In 2012, he received Ekushey Padak, the highest civilian award of Bangladesh posthumously. In 2013, New York University Asian/Pacific/American Institute, and South Asia Solidarity Initiative, hosted the first North American retrospective of his films. Frequent collaborators Masud has frequently cast the same actors more than once in films that he has directed. Recurring themes Masud's films have recurring themes with subtexts. These include the religious conflicts between humanity and society, strong female characters, and a strong patriot movement. Filmography See also Artistic depictions of Bangladesh Liberation War Bengali cinema Cinema of Bangladesh References Further reading External links "Tareque Masud collected news and commentary". The New York Times Tareque Masud: Journey Interrupted, North American Retrospective Brochure Bangladeshi film directors 1956 births 2011 deaths Road incident deaths in Bangladesh University of Dhaka alumni Notre Dame College, Dhaka alumni People from Faridpur District Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts Best Screenplay National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners