Category Archives: Shahidul Alam

Dhanmondi Brickbreakers on Vimeo

Dhanmondi Brickbreakers on Vimeo The traditional form of brick breaking has now been replaced by machines that do the bulk of the job. As with most low paid jobs in Bangladesh, there are many associated risks.

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 13, 2012
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The BOBs – Deutsche Welle Blog Awards

The BOBs – Deutsche Welle Blog Awards. The BOBs begin on February 13 FEBRUARY 9, 2012 That time of year has come around again. Starting on February 13, we’ll be looking for your suggestions for the eighth annual Deutsche Welle … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 13, 2012
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Songs of a Wounded Image

(Editor’s introduction to “Birth Pangs of a Nation” produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh and the 60 anniversary of the establishment of UNHCR.) The Bangladeshi War of Liberation, like all other wars, has a contested … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 10, 2012
Posted in 1971, Bangladesh, Colonialism, Democracy, Genocide, Global Issues, Governance, Human rights, Killings, Law, Military, Occupation, Photography, Photojournalism, politics, Shahidul Alam | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Bird show at NID campus

I don’t get distracted easily, but the spectacular air show in the skies above the football field at the NID campus in Ahmedabad, India, made portfolio reviews difficult. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this clip on full screen.

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 5, 2012
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Eduardo Santiago’s Reviews > Shahidul Alam: My Journey as a Witness

My rating: Shahidul Alam: My Journey as a Witness by Shahidul Alam, Rosa Maria Falvo (Editor) Eduardo Santiago‘s review Jan 01, 12 Recommended to Eduardo by: Ginger Painful to read. Troubling… but beautiful and inspiring as well. Alam comes across as deeply bitter, but … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 1, 2012
Posted in Bangladesh, culture, Education, literature, media, Migration, Photography, Photojournalism, Photojournalism issues, politics, Shahidul Alam | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not for art’s sake

Abstract of keynote presentation given at National University of Taiwan 8th January 2012. Taipei Subscribe to ShahidulNews One of the videos presented. A compilation from several videos on major protests in 2011 Long before CSR had become a buzzword and … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 9, 2012
Posted in Bangladesh, Capitalism, Coal, Crossfire, culture, Democracy, Energy, environment, exploitation, Film, Gas, Governance, Human rights, Killings, Law, mining, Oil, politics, Resistance, Shahidul Alam, South Asia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Best Photo Books of 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The list is in: our 50 favorites of the year, spanning fine art, photojournalism, culture and more By Jack Crager and Lindsay Comstock on December 1, 2011 Our 50 Favorite Books of 2011 In this always-on age … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 3, 2012
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BANGLADESH PHOTOBOOK READER PRIZE

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Shahidul Alam’s ‘My Journey as a Witness’: book excerpt and giveaway Posted on December 21, 2011 A retrospective publication dedicated to the work of renowned Bangladeshi photojournalist and social activist Shahidul Alam has been published by Skira. We … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 27, 2011
Posted in Bangladesh, Crossfire, culture, Human rights, literature, media, Migration, Pathshala, Photography, Photojournalism, politics, Shahidul Alam, South Asia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments