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Homai Vyarawalla: India’s First Woman Photo Journalist

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 19, 2012

Biographer Sabeena Gadihoke’s book on Homai Vyarawalla tells the story of India’s first woman photojournalist who passed away on January 15 2012. First published in Parsiana, April 21, 2006.  Getting the three of them together for a photograph was a task. … Continue reading →

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The light we failed to see

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 26, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Rashid Talukder 1939 – 2011 ‘Daktaaar’. The loud call would be promptly followed by a big grin and a bigger bear hug. He insisted on calling me by that title and always referred to it, when addressing … Continue reading →

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Shock & Awe Talk

by Shahidul Alam Posted on August 29, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews A politically incorrect letter to Tareque Masud by Mac Haque “I’ve overcome the blow, I’ve learned to take it well, I only wish my words could just convince myself,that it just wasn’t real. But that’s not the … Continue reading →

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My Journey as a Witness

by Shahidul Alam Posted on June 27, 2011

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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Attack on “Solidarity for Limon” rally

by Shahidul Alam Posted on June 25, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The regular weekly “Solidarity for Limon” rally had been steadily attracting bigger crowds, despite the monsoon rains. The gathering this Friday the 24th June 2011 was especially large. The street plays were popular and since this was … Continue reading →

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Pathshala excels in Sony World Photography Awards

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 23, 2011

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

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 20, 2011

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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Poems of war, peace, women, power

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 8, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Suheir Hammad I will not dance to your war drum. I will not lend my soul nor my bones to your war drum. I will not dance to your beating. I know that beat. It is … Continue reading →

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