CounterFoto’s photography department has arranged a six-day programme to celebrate its third anniversary.
The celebration began on November 21 and will continue until November 26.
Photography Principal Saiful Huq Omi issued a press release in this regard.
The event kicked off by unveiling a wall painting by Shishir Bhattacharjee at the school's Mirpur campus in East Shewrapara, Dhaka.
A photography exhibition titled Exhibition 7 was launched by renowned photographer and film-maker Anwar Hossain on Sunday.
On Monday, Indian photographer Nemai Ghosh arrived in the country and spoke during a discussion at Bishwa Sahitya Kendra, where he talked about his experience while photographing Satyajit Ray, the press release says.
Two more talks took place on the same day at the same venue – “A Tale from Ground Zero” by Din Muhammad Shibly and panel discussion on “Memories of Rana Plaza: Hearing the other voices.”
On Tuesday, globally reputed photo journalist Philip Blenkinsop will talk on contemporary practices of photojournalism, followed by another discussion on Wednesday on the role of cultural activists for married children organised in collaboration with RedOrange.
The programmes will conclude with the screening of film “Raghu Ray” and musical concert at Uttara on November 26.