I stand with one of my favorite personalities, the renowned photographer, photo editor and educator Abir Abdullah. I must say—there is no doubt about his gentle nature and kindness.
© Monirul Alam
Yesterday, I visited his solo photography exhibition ‘Troubling Rain’ at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka — where journalistic images transformed into poetic expressions on the gallery walls.
At the same time, I had the opportunity to conduct a brief interview with him, which I hope to share with my friends on social media soon. I also collected his exhibition brochure, where he explained why this project matters so deeply today.
He wrote:
“Over the past two decades, I have turned my lens to the monsoon—a season celebrated in Bengali literature through countless poems and songs, praised for its beauty, rhythm, and romance. But beyond the lyrical and the romantic lies another, less documented reality: the disruptions, hardships, and quiet struggles that rain brings to everyday life.”
© Monirul Alam
Once again, my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him for the success of this remarkable exhibition.
‘Troubling Rain’ – is open for all til 23 August, 2025 from 3-9pm, except Sunday. Alliance Française de Dhaka.
His exhibition catalog © Monirul Alam
WITNESS MY TIME
Diary / 15 August 2025
La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka
© Monirul Alam & © Abir Abdullah
MONIRUL ALAM 