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DHAKA, May 3, 2025 (BSS) - The 4th inauguration of the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest-2025 was held on April 19 to celebrate the professionalism, skill, and courage of the country's photojournalists.
Although the exhibition was scheduled to run until April 30, now it has been extended by another 17 days. It will be open to everyone from 3 pm to 8 pm every day until May 17 at Drik Path Bhaban at Panthapath, Dhaka.
The Picture of the Year 2024 was awarded to Ashraful Alom, former photojournalist of Prothom Alo. He received Taka 1,00,000 as prize money. Six other photographers under three categories were also awarded at the event.
The winners were – Politics category: Winner Kazi Salahuddin Razu of Bonik Barta and Honourable Mention Dr. Kumar Bishwajit of Reviewthatplace.com. Public Interest Journalism category: Winner M Yousuf Tushar of Business Bangladesh and Honourable Mention Md Abu Noman Omit of limerickbd.com. Arts, Culture & Sports category: Winner Jahir Ahammed Shakil of Image Ghor Photographic Society and Honourable Mention Rashed Shumon of The Daily Star.
Each category's winners and honorable mentions received Taka 50,000 and Taka 10,000, respectively, in addition to crests and certificates.
Jajang Nokrek, a Garo Indigenous photographer has won the Indigenous People Grant 2025 under the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest.
The 2025 Jury members were - Rani Yan Yan, Advisor to Chakma Circle and Human Rights Defender; Munem Wasif, Photographer and teacher; Tanvir Chowdhury, Bangladeshi journalist of Al Jazeera; Zahidul Salim, Special Photojournalist of Prothom Alo, Drik’s founder Photographer Dr. Shahidul Alam. Drik’s General Manager ASM Rezaur Rahman curated the exhibition.
