Bangladeshi Film Roid Won Three Awards in Canada
The film secured multiple honors at the 12th annual Mosaic International Film Festival.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Foreign
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The Bangladeshi film Roid earned three awards at the 12th edition of the Mosaic International Film Festival in Canada. Lead actress Nazifa Tushi took home the Best Actress award for her performance.
Why it matters
The recognition at an international event highlights the growing global profile of Bangladeshi cinema. The film serves as the country’s official submission for the International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars.
The film Roid claimed three awards at the 12th Mosaic International Film Festival, including honors for Best Cinematography and Best Music. These accolades follow the film's selection for the Rotterdam International Film Festival.
The players
Nazifa Tushi
She is the lead actress who won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film Roid.
Joaher Musavvir Jyoti
He is the cinematographer who received the award for Best Cinematography at the festival.
Rasheed Sharif Shoaib
He is the musician who won the Best Music award for his work on the film.
The details
An international jury evaluated the technical aspects and performances of the film, ultimately awarding Joaher Musavvir Jyoti for Best Cinematography and Rasheed Sharif Shoaib for Best Music. Roid continues to garner international attention as it prepares for consideration as a Bangladeshi entry at the Oscars.
Timeline
The 12th Mosaic International Film Festival took place in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This recognition bolsters the film's standing within the global film circuit, aligning with its role as the Bangladeshi entry for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars. Success at international festivals often serves as a key indicator of a film's potential impact on major awards committees.
International festival awards typically increase the likelihood of wider distribution and future streaming availability for the film. Audiences interested in global cinema should monitor major festival circuits and local festival calendars for potential screenings.
The takeaway
These awards demonstrate the strengthening quality and reach of independent films emerging from Bangladesh on the global stage. Moviegoers looking to discover new talent should watch for selections from the Rotterdam International Film Festival to find rising international works.
Further reading
Explore more cinematic developments in our Foreign film section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Star.
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