Happy Victory Day Bangladesh🇧🇩
Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Victory Day . The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.
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Diary / December 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh
© Monirul Alam
Extremely sad news to hear that legendary British documentary photographer Martin Parr—has passed away at the age of 73. He was diagnosed with cancer in May 2021.
A statement from the Martin Parr Foundation on Sunday said: “It is with great sadness that we announce that Martin Parr died at home in Bristol.
Thank you, Martin Parr for showing us the world in all its depth. Your legacy will live on for generations.
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Diary / December 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh
We, the national and international photojournalists and Pathshala teachers, posed for a group photo with Anna Kuéma, Program Manager of the World Press Photo Foundation, after her insightful presentation and discussion in two separate sessions on WPP Education and the upcoming World Press Photo Contest 2025 submission guidelines, among other topics.
At the same time, we were celebrating the World Press Photo 70th-anniversary exhibition and pop-up festival at Drik Gallery in Dhaka.
Finally, my sincere thanks to Drik and the World Press Photo Foundation for such a wonderful arrangement and opportunity for us.
Exhibition Open:
6 – 20 December 2025
3-8 pm daily ( Drik Gallery)
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Diary / December 2025
Drik Path Vhobon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
© Monirul Alam
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.
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.”
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.
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Diary / 15 August 2025
La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka
© Monirul Alam & © Abir Abdullah
MONIRUL ALAM 