Shahidul Alam
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Urdu/Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Dilrukshi Handunnetti
To me, Shahidul's work is an inspiration. His brand of media work inspires and stays. For those who wish to tell a story with the use of powerful images, Shahidul is the one I would recommend as the first stop- and the last.
Rowan Watts FRSA
I have found Shahidul to be a visionary, committed individual who is dedicated to tackling global inequality through direct action, creating opportunity for the disadvantaged and championing the cause of indigenous photographers from the developing world and the global South - the Majority World!
Dilrukshi Handunnetti
To me, Shahidul's work is an inspiration. His brand of media work inspires and stays. For those who wish to tell a story with the use of powerful images, Shahidul is the one I would recommend as the first stop- and the last.
Rowan Watts FRSA
I have found Shahidul to be a visionary, committed individual who is dedicated to tackling global inequality through direct action, creating opportunity for the disadvantaged and championing the cause of indigenous photographers from the developing world and the global South - the Majority World!
Dilrukshi Handunnetti
To me, Shahidul's work is an inspiration. His brand of media work inspires and stays. For those who wish to tell a story with the use of powerful images, Shahidul is the one I would recommend as the first stop- and the last.
Rowan Watts FRSA
I have found Shahidul to be a visionary, committed individual who is dedicated to tackling global inequality through direct action, creating opportunity for the disadvantaged and championing the cause of indigenous photographers from the developing world and the global South - the Majority World!
Dilrukshi Handunnetti
To me, Shahidul's work is an inspiration. His brand of media work inspires and stays. For those who wish to tell a story with the use of powerful images, Shahidul is the one I would recommend as the first stop- and the last.
Rowan Watts FRSA
I have found Shahidul to be a visionary, committed individual who is dedicated to tackling global inequality through direct action, creating opportunity for the disadvantaged and championing the cause of indigenous photographers from the developing world and the global South - the Majority World!
Experience
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Drik
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Bangladesh
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 1989 - Present
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Managing Director
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Sep 1989 - Present
I along with Rahnuma Ahmed, founded the award winning photo agency in 1989.
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Photojournalist
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1989 - Present
Mostly produce photo stories on human rights related issues.
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Pathshala South Asian Media Academy
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
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Dec 1998 - Present
Run the institute, teach, develop and monitor the academic programme Run the institute, teach, develop and monitor the academic programme
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Chairman
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2006 - Present
International ambassador and mentor for photographers International ambassador and mentor for photographers
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National Geographic
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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National Geographic Explorer at Large
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Jan 2021 - Present
The title, which comes with opportunities as ambassadors for the National Geographic Society and support for continuing their impactful work, is bestowed on a select few global changemakers and thought leaders The title, which comes with opportunities as ambassadors for the National Geographic Society and support for continuing their impactful work, is bestowed on a select few global changemakers and thought leaders
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Advisory Board Member
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Nov 2010 - Present
Tufts' Institute for Global Leadership is an incubator of innovative ways to educate learners at all levels in understanding difficult and compelling global issues. We develop new generations of critical thinkers for effective and ethical leadership who are able to comprehend and deal with complexity, to bridge cultural and political differences and to engage as responsible global citizens in anticipating and confronting the world's most pressing problems. Tufts' Institute for Global Leadership is an incubator of innovative ways to educate learners at all levels in understanding difficult and compelling global issues. We develop new generations of critical thinkers for effective and ethical leadership who are able to comprehend and deal with complexity, to bridge cultural and political differences and to engage as responsible global citizens in anticipating and confronting the world's most pressing problems.
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Board Member
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2017
The PRIP Trust is dedicated to capacity building primarily of development organisations The PRIP Trust is dedicated to capacity building primarily of development organisations
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Drik ICT
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Drik ICT is an ISO certified IT company providing IT solutions all over Bangladesh. Drik ICT is an ISO certified IT company providing IT solutions all over Bangladesh.
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Network Partner
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2006 - 2011
Link up the Fund with cultural actors worldwide, and advice them on awards and partner selection Link up the Fund with cultural actors worldwide, and advice them on awards and partner selection
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Director Lead Partner Drik
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2000 - 2010
No longer directly involved No longer directly involved
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Panos South Asia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 1997 - 2010
Panos South Asia is part of the family of Panos Institutes worldwide that encourage and facilitate public discourse and debate on a wide range of issues. Panos South Asia is part of the family of Panos Institutes worldwide that encourage and facilitate public discourse and debate on a wide range of issues.
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Media Development Investment Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grant recepient
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2000 - 2003
Grant period over. No direct involvement Grant period over. No direct involvement
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The Bedford College Group
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Research Staff
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1976 - 1983
No longer involved No longer involved
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Education
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1981 - 1983
Royal Holloway, U. of London
PhD, Organic Chemistry -
1976 - 1983
Bedford College University of London
PhD, Organic Chemistry -
1966 - 1967
Jhenidah Cadet College
Basic education, science based, Science
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