Syed Oasiuddin
Ahmed
About The Filmmaker
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.
Education & Training
Films As Director
মধুকর
Madhukar — Way of Life
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.
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ফেরা
Phera — Return
A 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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কুমার কাহন
Kumar Kahon
A documentary exploring the life, communities, and culture along the Kumar River in Bangladesh.
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কচুরিপানা
The Soul of Water
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.
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মান্দি
Mande — The Soul of Nature
An intimate documentary exploring the lives, culture, and rich traditions of the indigenous Mande (Garo) community, illustrating their deep connection to nature.
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তৃতীয় পক্ষ
Third Owner
His most recent work — exploring multiple perspectives on a social issue, giving voice to those rarely heard in mainstream narratives. Released in 2025.
Not Publicly AvailableSelected Credits
Films as Assistant Director
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লালসালু
A Tree Without Roots · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Feature | 110 min | 35mm · Colour | 2001 |
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লালন
Lalon · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Feature | 140 min | 35mm · Colour | 2004 |
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রাবেয়া
The Sister · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Feature | 105 min | 35mm · Colour | 2007 |
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জীবনঢুলি
The Drummer · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Feature | 90 min | 2K · Colour | 2014 |
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রূপসা নদীর বাঁকে
Quiet Flows the River Rupsa · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Feature | 137 min | 2K · Colour | 2020 |
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জাপানি বধূ
'The Japanese Wife' · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Documentary | 67 min | Digital | 2012 |
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সীমান্তরেখা
The Borderline · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Documentary | 124 min | Digital | 2019 |
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মতুয়ামঙ্গল
The Saga of the Motuas · by Tanvir Mokammel
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Documentary | 100 min | HDTV | 2025 |