I am truly delighted to have had the opportunity to conduct a class for the three days ‘Photojournalism Workshop’ conducted by Press Institute Bangladesh ( PIB ) and Bangladesh Photo Journalist’s Association ( BPJA ).
Throughout the workshop, many senior photojournalists and resourceful persons shared their knowledge and experiences, offering insightful discussions on various dimensions of photojournalism. I believe their contributions were profoundly valuable for all participants.
I picked up a camera in the late 90s and have been working as a visual journalist ever since, covering news, documentaries, and human-interest stories across the country for National and International news media’s. Presently work with european pressphoto agency / epa based in Bangladesh.
Grateful to have turned my childhood passion into a lifelong journey—over 25 years of photography, making a living, and supporting my family.
Wherever I go, I seek the life unfolding around me. My camera is always with me—through its lens I feel, I listen, I breathe. I seek stories in moments, in pictures, and in the quiet poetry of words . . .
📷 Many thanks to my beloved son MEGH 💕 took this beautiful portrait.
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.”
BBC News Article : Love, loss and duty: Ukraine’s photojournalists share stories of war. Photojournalists may read this article . . .
In the three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of photographers have documented the human impact of the war on the front line and in civilian areas.
Some of them have shared stories about their photos which have appeared in BBC coverage since February 2022.
“To lose your friend in an attack inside Russia, rather than defending our country in Ukraine, is very difficult,” he said. “I took this photo because of the emotional impact it had on me. It says a lot about the situation and how hard it was for them.”
Congratulations to all the winners and participants of the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024 organized by Drik.
It’s important to appreciate the power of a single image in the world of press media and publication. As a pressman, I want to say that a single picture is a strong matter.
The exhibition opening day at Drik sounds like an exciting event to look forward to. I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience for all involved. Hope to see you all . . .
WITNESS MY TIME ~ Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024, Submit Your Entry . . .
Once again thanks to Drik. I feel honoured as a judge for Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024. It is a prestigious Press Photo Contest present time in Bangladesh, organised by Drik.
Hope I will be able to give my valuable opinion and judgment for this photography contest while evaluating your work. I hope your active participation.
WITNESS MY TIME ~ Nowadays it is difficult to visit all photography exhibition due to my professional works and duties. But I try to see the work of my favourite photographers work which is really inspires me from that reason still I visits a gallery and an open space photography exhibition.
“Rise of a Nation”— exhibition titled, I saw this photography exhibition of Indian notable photographer Raghu Rai, he also as a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos. Rai’s has been a notable figure in the documentation of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971.
A present exhibition he featuring both released and unreleased photos during his ventured into the war zone in 1971, walking tirelessly alongside freedom fighters and Indian forces on the battlefield. Rai’s remarkable image, which earned him the prestigious Padmashree award in 1971.
In 2012, Rai created the Raghu Rai Center for Photography to share over five decades of his knowledge and experience with the younger generation. As a photographer I want to say, many national and international photographers are inspired from his brilliant work.
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, in collaboration with the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation (DBF), exhibition curated by artist Zihan Karim. According to Ria’s bio and press release.
The exhibition is going on in Zainul Gallery at the Faculty of Fine Arts in the University of Dhaka, will continue till 19 May 2024.
The day was really scorching hot, red alert was going on across the city. When we started the discussion on ‘Journalism and Photojournalism’ at Prothom Alo office, We did not understand when the three hours passed. At the end of the discussion, the students did not want to stop asking questions. Anyway, finally we had to stop.
On the 27th of April, 2024. Our Pathshala students 2nd-year 2nd semester, Four Year bachelor of Photography ( affiliated with Dhaka University, Journalism Department ) visited the Prothom Alo office as their academic learning.
As a teacher of Pathshala, for photojournalism subject ) really thankful to all of you for your energy and friendship in learning more about Journalism specially in Press Photography and Photojournalism during our visit to Prothom Alo.
I hope they visit to Prothom Alo office and learned about Journalism and Photojournalism, which will surely enhance the Photojournalism knowledge of Pathshala students. I am grateful to everyone for your energy and friendship, such a practical field visit boosted their knowledge.
Once again thanks to all of Prothom Alo’s Journalists, Photojournalist and all administrative staff members and finally thanks to Prothom Alo editor, Motiur Rahman.
Specially thanks to Prothom Alo’s Managing Editor Sazzad Sarif, Chief Editor and Policy-maker, Lazzat Enab Mohsi, Deputy editor Sumona Sarmin ( Popular known SUMI apa ) Senior Photographer Sumon Yousuf, Khaled Sarker, and Deputy General Manager (Head of Admin) Administration Utpal Datta, Kabir Hossain, and Dipok Kumar Pal. Without their efforts and energy, we would not have been able to have such an experience. And of course thanks and with a big help to all Pathshala administrative.
Dreams never fade away, I hope one day we will achieve our goal. Love to my country ‘Bangladesh’ and of course big support and love to our Bangladesh National Cricket Team. Proud of Bangladesh Tigers.
I am with ICC Men’s World Cup Cricket trophy during photo shoot at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Once again thanks to our legendary sports photojournalist Tanku bhai Shamsul Hoque Tanku ( my former office colleague Prothom Alo ) to takes for this beautiful picture.
Diary / August 2023 Old Dhaka, Bangladesh Monirul Alam
MONIRUL ALAM 