Photography

Photography

Roger Gwynn: The British photographer who fell in love with Bangladesh

Roger Gwynn immortalized some of the most awe-inspiring images of the Birmingham protest against Pakistani brutality and genocide in Bangladesh in 1971. Additionally, he had the opportunity to meet the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in 1972 at the Claridges Hotel in London. He again came back to Bangladesh after the Independence to help reform the country after the disastrous Cyclone in 1974.

1y ago

Nature Quest / Apes of the East

These Hoolock gibbons, locally known as "Ulluk", were spotted brachiating through the trees of Lawachhara National Park in Sylhet. Native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar and Southwest China, these lesser apes are diurnal, arboreal, and their method of locomotion is known as brachiation -- meaning they use their arms to swing from tree to tree

1y ago

Snapshots of history—Golam Mustafa meets Manzoor Alam Beg

Modhurimay Alap (Swapno ‘71, 2023) transcribes two days of conversations with the late Golam Mustafa, first Director of Photography of Bangladesh Television.

2y ago

15 years of iPhone: Evolution in photography

This week marks 15 years since the iPhone first went on sale and ushered in a new era: the age of the smartphone.

2y ago

Shahidul Alam, Munem Wasif, Tanzim Wahab appointed curators of Bienniale für aktuelle Fotografie 2024

Renowned photographers Shahidul Alam, Munem Wasif, and Tanzim Wahab have been named curators of the Bienniale für aktuelle Fotografie 2024.

3y ago

Bangladeshi nature photographer Firoz wins UK’s RHS Award

Asker Ibne Firoz, a passionate nature and lifestyle photographer has won UK’s 5th edition of the “Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) Photographic Competition 2022” award in the creative category.

3y ago

Moududul Alam’s exhibition ‘Hridoye Amar Bangladesh’ underway

In celebration of the Independence Day of Bangladesh, renowned photographer Moududul Alam’s exhibition, “Hridoye Amar Bangladesh” is currently underway at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.  Moududul Alam is also the founder of Chattogram Photographic Society.

3y ago

Star photojournalist Amran Hossain receives Bangladesh Press Photo Award

Amran Hossain, The Daily Star's senior staff photographer, has received Bangladesh Press Photo Award -- in the Picture of the Year 2021 category -- today.

3y ago

Eminent photographer Chanchal Mahmood on life support

Chanchal Mahmood, one of the most accomplished photographers in the country and a senior cine-journalist, is on life support at the capital’s Labaid Hospital, due to a heart attack.

3y ago

Looking back on Manzoor Alam Beg’s legacy

‘Aalokchitracharjo’ Manzoor Alam Beg remains the most important figure in the history of photography in Bangladesh. He devoted himself in promoting photography education and popularising photography as an art. To history, he is the the Father of Photography movements in Bangladesh, but to the photographers, he will always be remembered as Beg Shaheb or Beg Sir. Today marks the 23rd Commemoration Day of the master.  

3y ago

Ekushey Padak winning photographer Golam Mustafa no more

Eminent photographer Golam Mustafa passed away today around 9:30 am at his own residence, due to age related complications. He was 81 years old. He was the winner of the coveted Ekushey Padak 2018, and the Shilpakala Padak 2016.

3y ago

Birds in Flight

A flying bird is a beautiful sight. Yet, before the emergence of modern digital cameras, it was extremely difficult for

9y ago

Dr Golam Rahman's solo exhibit opens at Drik

A three-day solo photography exhibition titled “Rhythm” by Prof Golam Rahman opened at the capital's Drik Gallery

9y ago

Web Review: Dhaka’s history in Facebook

Facebook group ‘DHAKA - 400 years History in Photographs’, has startling photographs of the city and its people from the pages of history.

9y ago

Bangladesh's Shadman selected as finalist in global photography contest

Poland-based Grand Prix Photo Festival, a major global forum of photographic events, has selected Bangladesh's

9y ago

The Lure of Falconry

The other day I was intently photographing some birds atop a rain-tree at Purbachol when I heard a click behind and

9y ago

Make or Take?

Do you take a photograph or make one? “Taking” does not involve much creative thought but “making” implies a deeper engagement

9y ago

Photo, video exhibition on birds held

A photo and video exhibition on various species of birds was held at Dhaka University yesterday celebrating the 30th anniversary of

9y ago