Category Archives: Drik and its initiatives

Public talk at National Geographic

Subscribe to ShahidulNews When the lions find their storytellers: A public talk by Dr Shahidul Alam October 4th, 6 p.m. National Geographic Store 83-97 Regent Street London Internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer, writer, curator and teacher Dr Shahidul Alam, will lead … Continue reading

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22 years of Drik

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Drik Day 24 september Photographs © Mahabub Alam Khan/Drik On the 4th Septeber 1989, something remarkable happened in Bangladesh. Please join us as Drik joyously celebrates 22 years of distinctive creativity Saturday, 24 September 2011 Programme 6.00 … Continue reading

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Learning Rights to Make a Difference

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Awards Ceremony Award ceremony Invitation card Learning Rights to Make a Difference Human Rights Training for Journalists in Bangladesh Drik and INTERNEWS network request the pleasure of your company at the Awards Ceremony of ‘Learning Rights to … Continue reading

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My Journey as a Witness

Subscribe to ShahidulNews BUY THIS BOOK Local store |  Online store Shahidul Alam: My Journey as a Witness Edited by Rosa Maria Falvo Pub Date: September 23, 2011 Format: Hardcover Category: Photography – Individual Photographer Publisher: Skira Trim Size: 9-1/2 x … Continue reading

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Majority World Agency poised for lift off

London, 16th March 2011. MAJORITY WORLD™, the socially responsible image agency, announces major expansion plan at “Responsible Business”, Business Design Centre, London, 17-18 March 2011 Inspiring images, responsibly sourced MAJORITY WORLD™ is a picture agency with a difference. It promotes … Continue reading

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Pathshala excels in Sony World Photography Awards

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Tushikur Rahman and GMB Akash shortlisted in prestigious photo contest. Tushikur Rahman, a second year student of the three year BA programme in photography at Pathshala South Asian Media Academy, was yesterday announced as one of the … Continue reading

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Bangladesh double in World Press Photo

Subscribe to ShahidulNews While Bangladesh might be the minnows in test cricket. In the field of photography, Bangladesh has carved a space for itself. Former students of the prestigious Joop Swart Masterclass, GMB Akash, Andrew Biraj, Munem Wasif and Saiful … Continue reading

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Morten Krogvold Workshop

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Chobi Mela VI 2011 First of all, I would like to thank all 26 of the students in this workshop for being willing to undertake hard labor and endure pressure to push limits, break boundaries and grow. … Continue reading

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A Different Bangladesh

MENTOR AND STUDENT. Photographer Morten Krogvold is pleased with student Prasit Stapith’s picture in the photo exhibition. Photo: Sigrun Aker Nordeng Photo Exhibition: A Different Bangladesh Last updated: 27/01/2011 // ”How do you want to display Bangladesh to the world?” Norwegian photographer … Continue reading

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Chobi Mela VI workshops begin

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Indian photographer Sohrab Hura is conducting a workshop ‘Untitled’ with the 2nd year student’s of Pathshala. The workshop theme for everyone is CARTE BLANCHE, which means everyone is free to do whatever s/he wants. It will continue … Continue reading

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