Mustafiz Mamun

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Mustafiz Mamun
মুস্তাফিজ মামুন
 
Mustafiz Mamun photographed at his workplace bdnews24.com
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Jhalakati, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationPhotojournalist
Years active2001–present
Agentbdnews24.com
Known forphotojournalism, Documentary photography, Travel photography, Stock photography, Travel writer,
Websitewww.mustafizmamun.com

Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman (Bengali: মুহাম্মদ মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান; born 1982), known as Mustafiz Mamun, is a Bangladeshi Photojournalist and Travel Writer. He is currently working as the Head of News Photography at bdnews24.com.

He has been documenting people, culture, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, festivals, entertainment, sports, business, and political events in Bangladesh for over two decades since 2000.

As the Head of Photography at bdnews24.com, the country's first-ever digital media outlet, Mamun’s prolific lenses have captured almost every corner of Bangladesh and virtually all aspects of life. His signature work, ‘Beautiful Bangladesh,’ is evident in his extensive and diverse collection of photographs.

A travel enthusiast, Mamun's love of exploring new places drove him to professional photography. Specialised in travel photography, he also writes about his exhilarating experiences for different newspapers and magazines under the pen name Mustafiz Mamun. He has authored four books and had his images featured in many national and global publications.

Education

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He holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Dhaka and obtained a one-year diploma from the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, renowned as one of the world's leading visual arts schools.

Awards

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●      2022: 1st Prize, Mangrove Photography Award, Seattle, USA[1]

●      2019: 1st Place, Bangladesh Tourism Board Photo Competition.[2]

●      2018: Remarkable Award, Siena International Photo Award, Italy[3]

●      2017: Grand Prize Winner, CGAP Photo Contest, highlighting financial inclusion, World Bank, USA[4]

●      2014: First Place, SAARC Photography Competition, SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka[5]

Exhibition

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●      2024: Bangladesh in Frames, Museum of Art in Queretaro, Mexico, 11 March-12 May 2024. (Joint Exhibition)[6]

●      2023: Celebrating Colors of Bangladesh, Via Giambellino, 7, 20146 Milano MI Italia. 18-25 January 2025. (Solo Exhibition)[7]

●      2023: Bangladesh in Frames, Museum of Art in Queretaro, Mexico, 11 March-14 May 2024. (Joint Exhibition)[8]

●      2023: Bangladesh in Frames, Reforma Avenue, Mexico City Mexico, 7 February-15 March 2023. (Joint Exhibition)[9]

●      2022: Glimpses of Bangladesh, Colors of East gallery, Seef Mall, Manama, Bahrain, 26 May-1 June 2022. (Joint Exhibition)[10]

References

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  1. ^ Fidler, Matt (2022-10-31). "The year's best mangrove photographs – in pictures". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ bdnews24.com. "bdnews24.com's Mamun wins first prize at Bangladesh Tourism Board photo contest". bdnews24.com’s Mamun wins first prize at Bangladesh Tourism Board photo contest. Retrieved 2024-07-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "The art of travel: winning shots from the Siena International Photography Awards". the Guardian. 2016-10-27. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  4. ^ bdnews24.com. "bdnews24.com's Mamun wins Grand Prize at CGAP photo contest in Washington". bdnews24.com’s Mamun wins Grand Prize at CGAP photo contest in Washington. Retrieved 2024-07-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ bdnews24.com. "bdnews24.com chief photographer wins top SAARC award". bdnews24.com chief photographer wins top SAARC award. Retrieved 2024-07-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Bangladesh in Frames' exhibition opens in Museum of Art in Queretaro, Mexico". www.unb.com.bd. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  7. ^ "Photo exhibition portrays Bangladesh in Italy". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh in Frames' exhibition opens in Museum of Art in Queretaro, Mexico". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  9. ^ Report, Star Digital (2023-02-09). "'Bangladesh in Frames' exhibition begins in Mexico". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  10. ^ bdnews24.com. "bdnews24.com photography chief featured in Bahrain exhibition". bdnews24.com photography chief featured in Bahrain exhibition. Retrieved 2024-07-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)