‘Waves of Life’ Photography Exhibition Concludes with Awards for Young Photographers
Dhaka, 22 October 2026: The five-day national photography competition and exhibition “Waves of Life”
concluded at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on 22 October, recognising young photographers for
capturing stories of aquatic biodiversity, coastal livelihoods, environmental pollution and climate
change.
Jointly organised by Youth4Ocean, Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Mission Green Bangladesh, the
exhibition ran from 18 to 22 October at Exhibition Hall 2 of the National Art Gallery. It aimed to raise
public awareness of threats to rivers, oceans and aquatic ecosystems through photography.
Farida Khanom, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Dhaka, attended the closing ceremony
as chief guest, while Enam Ul Haque, founder of Bangladesh Bird Club, was the guest of honour. The
event was chaired by Sharif Jamil, Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Mentor and Adviser to
Youth4Ocean.
In the Aquatic Livelihoods and Coastal Pollution category, Imran Parvez was named champion, with
Mohammad Amdad Hossain as runner-up. Saeed Abbas won the Marine Biodiversity category, followed
by Mohammad Tahidul Islam. In Energy and Environment, Rajib Raihan became champion, while Ayman
Nakib was runner-up. Special recognition was also awarded to photographers in the first two categories.
The competition was judged by photographer Abir Abdullah, marine expert Mofizur Rahman, affiliated
with Humboldt University of Berlin, and environmental activist and River Bangla editor Faisal Ahmed.
Two workshops on nature and biodiversity and ocean and marine biodiversity were also held on 20 and
21 October, respectively, bringing together experts and participants to explore conservation challenges.
At the closing ceremony, speakers emphasised collective action, public awareness and responsible
behaviour to protect the environment. The organisers said “Waves of Life” aimed to amplify young
photographers’ voices and encourage greater public engagement in conserving rivers, oceans and
aquatic biodiversity.
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