Shahidul Alam
‘Gum Jaan o Joban’: A glimpse into the grief of the forcibly disappeared
“Gum Jaan o Joban” is a powerful tribute to the families affected by enforced disappearances, brought to life through the lens of artist Mosfiqur Rahman Johan. Over the course of three years, Johan immersed himself in the lives of these families, documenting their grief, resilience, and the haunting absence of their loved ones
Arundhati Roy's heartfelt message to Drik on recent mass uprising
Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy, renowned for her Booker Prize-winning novel “The God of Small Things”, has shared a heartfelt message for the team at Drik.
Shahidul Alam's bicycle stolen from Shaheed Minar
Eminent photographer, activist, and journalist Shahidul Alam, who has established himself as a force of integrity, is also someone who is profoundly revered by the informed populace. Today, however, his red bicycle was stolen when he attended the event “Shrishtir Shadhinotay Shahoshi Bangladesh” (Brave Bangladesh for freedom of art) at Central Shaheed Minar.
Artistes unite, call for cultural resurgence at Central Shaheed Minar
In a joint statement, the assembled artistes addressed the recent turmoil, saying, "We have taken down the dictator through a bloody mass uprising led by the students of our country. We deeply remember the martyred who were brutally killed by Sheikh Hasina's regime. It's very unfortunate that we are yet to get the identification of many and have a confirmed number of the people who have lost their lives."
Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024 winners announced
The Bangladesh Press Photo Award celebrates the courageous men and women who brave the frontlines to capture news, every day. A jury composed of the country’s top professional photographers selected the finest works in photojournalism and informational photography from the previous year, highlighting the excellence of these photographers.
Gaza Holocaust and Press Freedom: Drik calls a spade, a spade
The event, inaugurating the photo exhibition "Gaza Holocaust: Killing the Truthtellers", delved deep into the nuances of Western media's portrayal of conflicts, particularly the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Moderated by renowned photojournalist Shahidul Alam, the discussion brought together voices echoing a common sentiment: the West's selective adherence to its proclaimed values.
World Press Photo Foundation announces 2024 Asia regional winners
Drik Picture Library, in collaboration with World Press Photo, has announced the regional winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest for Asia. The announcement was made during a webinar earlier today, featuring ASM Rezaur Rahman, General Manager of Drik Picture Library, and Anna Lena Mehr, Contest Director of World Press Photo, alongside the winning photographers.
POEM / 'Genocide’s Claim' by Shahidul Alam
In Gaza's streets, where shadows loom, // Apartheid's legacy casts heavy gloom.
Anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and a cancelled exhibition
Anti-Semitism is defined as hostility or prejudice against Jewish people, while anti-Zionism opposes the movement to create a Jewish state and the occupation of Palestinian land.
‘Gum Jaan o Joban’: A glimpse into the grief of the forcibly disappeared
“Gum Jaan o Joban” is a powerful tribute to the families affected by enforced disappearances, brought to life through the lens of artist Mosfiqur Rahman Johan. Over the course of three years, Johan immersed himself in the lives of these families, documenting their grief, resilience, and the haunting absence of their loved ones
Arundhati Roy's heartfelt message to Drik on recent mass uprising
Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy, renowned for her Booker Prize-winning novel “The God of Small Things”, has shared a heartfelt message for the team at Drik.
Shahidul Alam's bicycle stolen from Shaheed Minar
Eminent photographer, activist, and journalist Shahidul Alam, who has established himself as a force of integrity, is also someone who is profoundly revered by the informed populace. Today, however, his red bicycle was stolen when he attended the event “Shrishtir Shadhinotay Shahoshi Bangladesh” (Brave Bangladesh for freedom of art) at Central Shaheed Minar.
Artistes unite, call for cultural resurgence at Central Shaheed Minar
In a joint statement, the assembled artistes addressed the recent turmoil, saying, "We have taken down the dictator through a bloody mass uprising led by the students of our country. We deeply remember the martyred who were brutally killed by Sheikh Hasina's regime. It's very unfortunate that we are yet to get the identification of many and have a confirmed number of the people who have lost their lives."
Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024 winners announced
The Bangladesh Press Photo Award celebrates the courageous men and women who brave the frontlines to capture news, every day. A jury composed of the country’s top professional photographers selected the finest works in photojournalism and informational photography from the previous year, highlighting the excellence of these photographers.
Gaza Holocaust and Press Freedom: Drik calls a spade, a spade
The event, inaugurating the photo exhibition "Gaza Holocaust: Killing the Truthtellers", delved deep into the nuances of Western media's portrayal of conflicts, particularly the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Moderated by renowned photojournalist Shahidul Alam, the discussion brought together voices echoing a common sentiment: the West's selective adherence to its proclaimed values.
World Press Photo Foundation announces 2024 Asia regional winners
Drik Picture Library, in collaboration with World Press Photo, has announced the regional winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest for Asia. The announcement was made during a webinar earlier today, featuring ASM Rezaur Rahman, General Manager of Drik Picture Library, and Anna Lena Mehr, Contest Director of World Press Photo, alongside the winning photographers.
'Genocide’s Claim' by Shahidul Alam
In Gaza's streets, where shadows loom, // Apartheid's legacy casts heavy gloom.
Anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and a cancelled exhibition
Anti-Semitism is defined as hostility or prejudice against Jewish people, while anti-Zionism opposes the movement to create a Jewish state and the occupation of Palestinian land.
Brushstrokes of solidarity: Fundraiser exhibition sheds light on war-torn Palestine
To a practised eye, the images, paintings, satirical cartoons and visuals of Palestine, a country with a very rich heritage, art and cultural background and which has been diminished to the verge of destruction, where humanity is barely surviving, did not seem any less or more than what it is: A targeted cultural persecution.
