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Bangladeshi photographers win yet again!

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 10, 2007

G.M.B.Akash a student from Pathshala’s first batch wins first prize for his photo titled “Passengers without Ticket” in the prestigious Gordon Parks Photography Competition 2007. More work by Akash can be seen at www.majorityworld.com and www.gmb-akash.com. Other winners include “A … Continue reading →

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PHOTOGRAPHIC STORYTELLERS

by Shahidul Alam Posted on September 30, 2007

MAKING CONNECTIONS: PHOTOGRAPHIC STORYTELLERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHAHIDUL ALAM, CHRIS RAINIER, AND THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY’S ALL ROADS AWARDEES The National Geographic Society’s All Roads Film Project recognizes and supports indigenous and underrepresented storytellers from around the world who … Continue reading →

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Tales From A Globalising World: Launch of World Tour

by Shahidul Alam Posted on September 22, 2005

Ten photographers illustrate selected aspects of globalization in Asia, North America, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Their stories express a single subject that can be comprehended only in the light of its constant transformation. Together they create a whole, which … Continue reading →

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Imaging Famine and other events

by Shahidul Alam Posted on September 5, 2005

Born Aid 20. The Commission on Africa. Live 8. Make Poverty History. The G8 Summit in Gleneagles. We are witnessing renewed debate about global poverty, disasters and development, especially in Africa. Coming two decades after the Ethiopian famine of the … Continue reading →

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