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5 Films Vie for Bangladesh's Official Oscar Entry

Dhaka, September 17, 2026

Five films have been officially submitted to compete for Bangladesh's entry in the International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars). The respective directors and producers submitted the films to the Oscar Bangladesh Committee within the stipulated timeframe.

The submitted films are: Domm (দম, Directed by Redoan Rony), Roid (রইদ, Directed by Mezbaur Rahman Sumon), The University of Chankharpul (দ্যা ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ চানখাঁরপুল, Directed by Monirul Akash Haque), Delupi (দেলুপী, Directed by Mohammad Tawqir Islam), Peoples of the Garden (মানুষের বাগান, Directed by Nurul Alam Atique).

To evaluate and select the final film from the submissions, a 7-member Oscar Bangladesh Committee has been formed, chaired by Dr. Zahirul Islam Kochi, President of the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies. The committee has already received official approval from the Oscars authority.

The committee members will review and evaluate the submitted films according to established guidelines and procedures. Following a joint discussion and evaluation, a single film will be finalized to represent Bangladesh at the Oscars.

Following the completion of the selection process, the name of the final chosen film representing Bangladesh at the Oscars will be officially announced on September 27.

Notably, the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) is providing overall coordination and support to the Oscar Bangladesh Committee.

Media Contact

Abdullah Al Maruf

Submission Coordinator, Oscar Bangladesh Committee

Phone: +880 1711-985186