Five Bangladeshi films vie for Oscar International Feature selection

Five Bangladeshi films have been submitted for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The Bangladesh Oscar Committee will select one title to represent the country.

Earlier this month, the committee invited entries for the category, with September 16 set as the submission deadline. The five films received are "Saba", "Barir Naam Shahana", "Nakshi Kanthar Jamin", "Priyo Maloti", and "Mayna." Among them, "Barir Naam Shahana" is releasing in Bangladesh today, while "Saba" is scheduled to open on September 26. The remaining titles have already been released.

Zahirul Islam, president of the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies and head of the committee, said the selection panel has begun reviewing the films and will announce the final nominee by September 26. The chosen film will be officially submitted to the Academy before the September 31 deadline. The Oscar shortlist will be unveiled on December 16, followed by the final five nominees. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is set for March 15, 2025.