In Bangladeshi Bangla, roid means sunlight, the source of life. I felt that “Roid” seeks the raw nature of life—its beauty, ugliness, suffering, meanings and meaninglessness. In this sense, “Roid” is no special case; most art projects do seek meaning, in one form or another. But it is also special because every truly artistic project is unique in its own right.

Film enthusiasts will have the chance to watch six acclaimed Bangladeshi films, including "Roid" and "Mastul", on the big screen free of charge as the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy hosts a three-day film festival next week.

Bangladesh is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), with three local films securing official selections for the festival, which will be held in Australia from August 13 to 23.

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.

“Shadhu will always remain in me, so will ‘Roid’,” says Mostafizur Noor Imran, whose powerful performance in Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s latest film has once again left audiences mesmerised.

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.

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.

Following the massive success of "Hawa", director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon took a lengthy break before returning with his second feature film, "Roid". The film has already struck a chord with audiences in Bangladesh, earning widespread praise from cinema lovers across the country.

From winning hearts as the quirky Reshma Pakhi in “Pressure Cooker” to portraying Sadu’s wife in “Roid”, Nazifa Tushi has steadily established herself as one of the most versatile performers of her generation.

The wait for the international audience is over. The three Bangladeshi films released during Eid-ul-Azha are now extending their theatrical runs overseas, with international screenings underway across several major markets.

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.

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.

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.

Three Bangladeshi films—“Delupi”, “Roid” and “Master”—have been selected across three sections of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) this year, marking the first time three local productions have featured together at a major international festival. The festival will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from January 29 to February 8, 2026.

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.

Recently, the list of selected films for Film Bazaar was revealed, featuring 21 projects from seven countries. Among the chosen scripts is a project from the renowned Indian producer of “Baahubali,” and more significantly, two Bangladeshi films have also made the cut — “Roid” and “Divine Chords.”

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.