The world’s most prestigious award for films is the Oscars. The 98th edition of the event will be held on 15 March 2026.
The Bangladesh Oscar Committee had called for Bangladesh to send films to the Best International Film (International Feature Film) category of the 98th Academy Awards. This year, 16 September was the last day for film submissions. Five films, “Saba”, “Barir Naam Shahana”, “Nakshi Kathar Zamin”, “Priyo Maloti” and “Moyna”, were submitted within the stipulated time.
Out of these, “Barir Naam Shahana” was released in theatres on Friday. And “Saba” will be released on 26 September. The remaining three films have already been released.
Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) President and Oscar Committee Chairman Zahirul Islam said that a selection committee has been formed to scrutinize the submitted films. He said, “Only those films whose works meet international standards will be sent from Bangladesh.”
The deadline for sending films to the Oscar authorities is 30 September. Zahirul Islam said that sometimes technical complications arise. Therefore, preparations are being made to submit them with some time in hand.
The Oscar shortlist will be published on 16 December. Then the names of the five nominated films will be announced. Out of these, one film will receive the Oscar for Best International Film. The main ceremony of the 98th Oscars will be held on 15 March.
Among the submitted film “Saba” is the Mehazabein Chowdhury’s first film. After being screened at various film festivals abroad, it is all set to be released in Bangladesh. It also stars Rokeya Prachy, Mostafa Monwar, and others.
The film “Barir Naam Shahana” is directed by Lisa Gazi. The project is based on a true story. The film is set in the 1990s and revolves around a woman’s struggle for survival.
On the other hand, Nakshi Kathar Zamin is film based on the liberation war. The Jaya Ahsan-starrer film tells the story of the struggle of two sisters, Rahela and Saleha. It also stars Iresh Zaker, Rawnak Hasan and others.
Popular actor Mehazabien Chowdhury plays the title role in the film “Priyo Maloti directed by Shankh Dasgupta. It also stars Nader Chowdhury, Azad Abul Kalam, and many others. The story of this film revolves around a woman’s struggle.
Starring Raj Ripa, the film “Moyna” is directed by Manjurul Islam Megh. Momena Chowdhury, Subrata, Suchana, Nader Chowdhury and many others have played different roles in the film.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
