Being a guest on “Ranga Sokal,” the popular morning show of Maasranga Television, was an emotional and honorable experience for me. Although I have worked for many years as a photographer and artist, sharing my life and journey in front of the camera felt very different. This invitation made me feel truly humble and grateful.
Growing Up with Nature and People
While speaking on the show, I went back in time to my childhood in Faridpur, surrounded by green fields, rivers, trees, and village life. Because my parents were government service holders, we moved often. Changing schools and meeting new people from a young age taught me how to understand human emotions and later helped me tell stories through my camera.
My First Connection with the Camera
My journey in photography began with my father’s camera and my uncle’s photo studio. Watching images come to life in the darkroom, from negatives to final prints, felt like magic. At that time, I did not know that this camera would one day become my main language of expression.
From Photojournalism to Diverse Photography
In the mid 1990s, I started my professional career as a photojournalist. Working as the chief photographer for the magazine Pakshaik Onnyodin introduced my work to a wider audience. Later, I became the official photographer for Anjans and Craft, two of Bangladesh’s leading fashion houses. Alongside fashion, I explored portrait, food, travel, and lifestyle photography, which expanded my creative range.
Theatre and Acting as Another Form of Art
Along with photography, theatre has been an important part of my life. As a member of Nattyadhara Theatre Group, I performed in stage plays such as Hamlet, Agnijal, and Chader Amabashya. Acting and still photography in films directed by the late writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, including Chandrokotha and Shyamol Chhaya, remain some of the proudest moments of my career.
Gratitude and Responsibility
Being on Ranga Sokal reminded me that this journey was never mine alone. I owe deep gratitude to my family, colleagues, theatre companions, editors, and fellow artists. Their support and love brought me here. This experience renewed my sense of responsibility and inspiration.
Looking Ahead and Preserving My Work
After nearly three decades in photography, my current focus is on preserving my work. I am slowly archiving my photographs on my personal website to document Bangladesh’s fashion, culture, and changing times. This is not for commercial use, but for research, learning, and inspiration for future generations.
Interview taken from: Maasranga Television
