Syed Oasiuddin
Ahmed
A passionate documentary filmmaker and screenwriter from Khulna, Bangladesh. A graduate of the Bangladesh Film Institute (2009), Syed Oasiuddin Ahmed has dedicated over a decade to crafting intimate, socially conscious films that illuminate the lives and stories of ordinary people. His works span documentaries and short fiction films, marked by a humane gaze and quiet visual poetry.
Films as Director
Available Online
An observational short film about begging as a way of life — examining the quiet dignity and resilience of those living on the margins of society.
▶ Watch on YouTubeA visually layered meditation on the concept of return — to one's roots, to memory, to the people and places that define who we are.
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A documentary exploring the life, communities, and culture along the Kumar River in Bangladesh.
A portrait of life on Bangladesh's waterways, seen through the metaphor of the water hyacinth — an invasive plant woven into the daily rhythm of riverine communities.
An intimate documentary exploring the lives, culture, and rich traditions of the indigenous Mande (Garo) community, illustrating their deep connection to nature.
His most recent work — exploring multiple perspectives on a social issue, giving voice to those rarely heard in mainstream narratives. Released in 2025.
Films as Assistant Director
| Title | Type | Duration | Format | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| লালসালুA Tree Without Roots · by Tanvir Mokammel | Feature | 110 min | 35mm · Colour | 2001 |
| লালনLalon · by Tanvir Mokammel | Feature | 140 min | 35mm · Colour | 2004 |
| রাবেয়াThe Sister · by Tanvir Mokammel | Feature | 105 min | 35mm · Colour | 2007 |
| জীবনধুলিThe Drummer · by Tanvir Mokammel | Feature | 90 min | 2K · Colour | 2014 |
| রূপসা নদীর বাঁকেQuiet Flows the River Rupsa · by Tanvir Mokammel | Feature | 137 min | 2K · Colour | 2020 |
| Title | Type | Duration | Format | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| জাপানি বধূ'The Japanese Wife' · by Tanvir Mokammel | Documentary | 67 min | Digital | 2012 |
| সীমান্তরেখাThe Borderline · by Tanvir Mokammel | Documentary | 124 min | Digital | 2019 |
| মতুয়ামঙ্গলThe Saga of the Motuas · by Tanvir Mokammel | Documentary | 100 min | HDTV | 2025 |
Film Education & Training
Bangladesh Film Institute, Dhaka
Director: Dr. John D. Hood (Australia)
Gaitri Chatterjee — Pune Film Institute, India
Madhuja Mukherjee — Jadavpur University, India
Andreas Grafenstein, Documentary Filmmaker (Germany)
Director: Tanvir Mokammel
Kausar Chowdhury
Director: Saimandu Ray (India)
Director: Tanvir Mokammel
Organised by BFDC — Director: Tapan Bhattacharya (India)