Bangladeshi Photographer Shahidul Alam

Probe against Shahidul stayed

The High Court yesterday stayed for three months the investigation of the case filed against renowned photographer Shahidul Alam.

The taste of freedom

As his 107 days in prison came to an end on Tuesday, globally acclaimed photojournalist Shahidul Alam found delight in the city's traffic and even the incessant horns that surrounded it -- something that speaks volumes of the joy he felt as he tasted freedom from captivity.

Bail at last

Languishing in jail for 103 days, noted photographer Shahidul Alam obtained permanent bail from the High Court yesterday.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Shahidul Alam

Internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam has been conferred the "Prof. Satish Bahadur Lifetime Achievement

Why Shahidul shouldn't be granted bail

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain in a week why noted photographer Shahidul Alam should not be granted bail in a case filed against him under section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

No legal bar to Shahidul's division in jail

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court order that asked the prison authorities to give first-class division facilities in jail to acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam.

Shahidul’s bail plea hearing to resume Oct 7

The High Court fixes October 7 for resuming the proceedings on hearing of a petition seeking bail of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed against him under the controversial Section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

Shahidul's bail hearing begins

The High Court (HC) yesterday started hearing on Shahidul Alam's bail petition, in a case filed against him under section 57 of

Message in NY sky says 'Free Shahidul'

A banner message from an airplane flew over Manhattan in New York City on Sunday, demanding release of jailed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

Govt challenges HC order on sending Shahidul to BSMMU

The government files a petition with the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court order that directed the authorities concerned to send detained photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

Over 400 Indian artists, photographers give statement in support of Shahidul Alam

Over 400 photographers, filmmakers and artists in India have demanded “immediate, unconditional and honourable” release of noted photographer Shahidul Alam from detention.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

Justice for Shahidul Alam

Who is this man whose arrest has sparked outrage and condemnation from global bodies and media, including Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), PEN International, SAMDEN (South Asia Media Defenders Network) and publications such as the Guardian, The Washington Post and many South Asian media?

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