Bangladeshi director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s film 'Roid' has been selected for official review by the United States’ National Public Radio (NPR), marking the first time a Bangladeshi movie has achieved this recognition. The film’s North American distributor, Bioscope Films, confirmed that NPR, which operates across 1,000 stations nationwide, chose 'Roid' for its review segment after evaluating its content and background. The movie has already been released in multiple theaters across the United States and Canada as Bioscope Films’ 55th distribution.

According to the report, international broadcast exposure is considered crucial for films seeking nominations at major global events such as the Oscars and BAFTAs. Bioscope Films annually attempts to position one of its distributed films for Oscar consideration, following all required steps. The company’s head, Raj Hamid, described the NPR selection as a major success for Bangladeshi cinema, while director Sumon expressed joy that his work would be discussed on a national American platform.

'Roid' stars Mostafizur Noor Imran and Nazifa Tushi in lead roles, with veteran actor Gazi Rakayet in a key supporting role. The film was produced by Bongo and Facecard.