Bangladesh

Chobi Mela VFrom captivity to freedom: 23 new shows
Twenty three new photo exhibitions on the theme of 'Freedom' have been unveiled for the second phase of the International Festival of Photography, Bangladesh 2009.
Chobi Mela VSnapping in the dark
Partha Pratim Sadhu's intriguingly titled show 'Devoid of Gentlemen', part of Chobi Mela V, unearths the quiet night life dwelling under the urban bustle and angst of city living.
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If diversity is the apt term for a globalised world then Chobi Mela V, the International Festival of Photography, Bangladesh 2009, currently showing throughout the city, is a crucible for a unique var ...
DEMOTIX promotes street wise 'citizen journalism'
With an international photo festival taking place, Dhaka has become a destination for a remarkable mix of people, and not just photographers. The capital also finds individuals arriving to share new w ...
Chobi Mela V'Blood Splinter of Jute'
A striking portrayal of jute workers in stark black and white images, by Bangladeshi photographer Munem Wasif, was launched at a very unusual show space outside of the capital's conventional galleries ...
City becomes photo lovers' paradise
The city has turned into a photo lovers' paradise as Dhaka hosts Chobi Mela V.
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Dhaka became a city of photographs from Friday, as Chobi Mela-V kicked off, "Asia's largest photography festival", according to its organisers.
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Dhaka hosts "Asia's largest photography festival" as Chobi Mela-V, exhibiting works of artists from 33 countries on the theme of 'Freedom', was launched Friday.