Mejbaur Rahman Sumon

Roid wins Best Asian Film at Da Nang festival

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has earned another international accolade, winning Best Asian Film in the Critics’ Section at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.
6 July 2026, 11:49 AM

‘Roid’ selected for review on a major US national broadcast platform

The achievement marks a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema. NPR, one of the most influential public broadcasting organisations in the United States, operates through more than 1,000 radio stations nationwide and regularly features in-depth discussions and reviews of films by some of the world's most celebrated filmmakers, including Steven Spielberg.
26 June 2026, 12:58 PM

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s ‘Hawa’ and ‘Roid’ screen together at Star Cineplex

Audiences will have the opportunity to watch two of director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s acclaimed films on the big screen as “Hawa” and “Roid” are set for a joint theatrical run at Star Cineplex from today.
26 June 2026, 12:35 PM

Rumeen Farhana says ‘Roid’ left her emotionally overwhelmed

Her comments have quickly drawn attention on social media, adding to the growing buzz surrounding Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s directorial “Roid” and its performances, particularly those of Nazifa Tushi and Mostafizur Noor Imran.
14 June 2026, 12:49 PM

‘Roid’ set for release across six Australian cities

The film is scheduled to begin screening in various Australian cinemas from Friday (June 5). The distribution rights for "Roid" in Australia and New Zealand have been jointly acquired by Screenxcope and DeshiEvents.
4 June 2026, 11:37 AM

‘Roid’: The forbidden fruit and the transcendence of art

Leaving behind comfort and sparking endless curiosity, “Roid” concludes as a true work of art.
30 May 2026, 11:00 AM

‘Roid’ emerges from a sense of disappearance: Mejbaur Rahman Sumon

After the massive cultural impact of “Hawa”, expectations surrounding Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s upcoming release “Roid” have only continued to grow. Describing the film, he shares that it is not merely a love story, but an attempt to rediscover emotional depth, silence, and fading cultural identities in contemporary life.
27 May 2026, 10:00 AM

‘Roid’ to screen at Seattle International Film Festival

“Roid”, the latest film by Hawa-famed director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, is set to be screened at the Seattle International Film Festival in the United States ahead of its domestic release.
17 April 2026, 12:08 PM

‘Roid’ set for Eid-ul-Azha release

Four years after creating a nationwide and international buzz with "Hawa", director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon is set to return with his new full-length feature film "Roid", which has now secured its release window for Eid-ul-Azha.
11 April 2026, 10:23 AM

Indomitable, unrecognisable Tushi

When the trailer of Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid” dropped, audiences witnessed a side of Nazifa Tushi they had never seen before. Messy, raw, and almost unrecognisable, she fully immerses herself in a character that doesn’t even have a name. Her transformation has left fans buzzing on social media, praising her new look.
20 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at Rotterdam

This year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will feature three Bangladeshi films across different competitive sections, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cinema on the global stage.
17 December 2025, 05:08 AM

Meghdol drops new track ‘Golaper Naam’

Meghdol has released a new track titled “Golaper Naam”. The music video for the song premiered on the band’s official YouTube channel at 8pm on Friday (April 18).
19 April 2025, 05:51 AM

The manifold directions in Imran’s journey

This actor has consistently showcased his remarkable talent on OTT platforms, with standout performances in roles such as Moloy in ‘Mohanagar’ and Amlan in ‘Kaiser’. Through these and other memorable characters, Mostafizur Noor Imran has proven his versatility and skill, solidifying his reputation as a standout actor in the industry.
1 November 2024, 18:05 PM

Sumon returns with ‘Roid’ featuring Nazifa Tushi and Mostafizur Noor Imran

Director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, known for his success with “Hawa,” is now preparing for his next project titled “Roid,” featuring Nazifa Tushi and Mostafizur Noor Imran in lead roles.
19 October 2024, 07:56 AM

‘Hawa’ sweeps awards at Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival

In a spectacular showcase of Bengali cinema's finest talents, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial film "Hawa" emerged as a triumphant victor at the Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival 2024 held at the iconic Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in New York. The festival, spanning two days from April 20 to 21, offers a platform for filmmakers from Bangladesh, India, and beyond to shine.
24 April 2024, 10:47 AM

‘Hawa’ to have its television premiere this Eid

According to a press release, the film will be aired at 6:30 PM on the day of Eid, the third day of Eid, and the fifth day.
2 April 2024, 04:48 AM

Jaya refunds govt grant, 'Roid' to be produced under revised terms

In case you don't recall, the actor turned producer Jaya Ahsan was awarded a government grant of Tk 60 lakh for her film project titled “Roid” during the 2020-21 fiscal year — set to be directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, renowned for the movie “Hawa”. However, three years later, both the director and producer announced that the film would proceed without government funding, under a new arrangement. Jaya Ahsan has already returned the initial instalment of the grant.
20 February 2024, 05:55 AM

Meghdol announces solo concert to celebrate over 20 years together

A voyage of university friends that initially began when casually belting out songs together on their campus transitioned officially in 2002. That year, these friends finally formed their band “Meghdol”. The popular rock band has now surpassed 20 years together, so now they are gearing up to celebrate this momentous occasion.
10 October 2023, 06:05 AM

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon joins film festival jury in Kolkata

The “Hawa” director was offered the position of a jury member in the 5th edition of the Celluloid International Film Festival. The three-day long event kicks-off today and will continue until May 15, in Kolkata.
13 May 2023, 09:54 AM

Composer of 'Hawa' song finally found, director to meet him

After almost a year of "Hawa's" release, the composer and lyricist of the song "Aat ta Baje Deri Korish Na" has been found through Indian media.
28 April 2023, 07:27 AM