Monthly Archives: February 2008

Bangladesh 1971

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 22, 2008

Subscribe to ShahidulNews They had risked all to hold on to this moment in history. The scarred negatives, hidden from the military, wrapped in old cloth, buried underground, also bore the wounds of war. These photographers were the only soldiers … Continue reading →

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Being Ekushey

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 21, 2008

Subscribe to ShahidulNews blogger’s note: The 21st (Ekushey) February 1952, is one of the most significant days in Bangladesh’s history and represents the language movement of Bangladesh. UNESCO has declared 21st February as the International Mother Language Day. ——- By … Continue reading →

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Tortured Truths

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 18, 2008

rahnuma ahmed As a little child, when I was only three or four, I couldn’t understand how people could still see me if I shut my eyes. Later, like most people, I grew up. I realised shutting my eyes didn’t … Continue reading →

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Masterclass

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 9, 2008

It feels strange to be called a ‘master’ when the ‘students’ are such hugely talented photographers. When it includes the inimitable grandmaster David Burnett in our midst the discomfort is complete. © Jan Grarup It was a delight to be … Continue reading →

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Changing the Face of Photography

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 8, 2008

Pathshala, The South Asian Institute of Photography celebrates its 10th anniversary Elita Karim Star Weekend Magazine Volume 7 Issue 5 February 8 2008 ©D. M. Shibly Members of the Pathshala family have a lot to celebrate. “My son had once … Continue reading →

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Studying Life

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 1, 2008

10th year of Pathshala Video on Pathshala by Brian Palmer. Commissioned by Pullitzer Foundation: Boli. Goat being sacrificed at Hindu religious ceremony. © Saikat Mojumder. Rashid Talukder had been unwell and had excused himself. The other board members Afzal Chowdhury, … Continue reading →

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