Shahidul Alam @shahidul Twitter profile

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

8 months

The rambling judgement at the end of Odhikar’s case could have been reduced to two sentences. “You are guilty because we say so. You will go to jail, because we can.” #politics #Bangladesh #humanrights #law

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Shahidul Alam

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9 months

Media professionals waiting outside the residence of US Ambassador Peter Haas where the ‘Heroes of ‘Bangladesh’ had been invited to meet the bipartisan members of congress. #bangladesh #USA 📷 #politics

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Shahidul Alam

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2 years

She never saw her dad as she was in her mother’s womb when he was disappeared by Bangladeshi security forces. The government is still in denial. Will we fail this girl or shall we rise up+ensure justice? #enforceddisappearance #justice #humanrights #Bangladesh #photography #Drik

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1 year

53 mnths after I ws pickd up by sec forces torturd+detaind 4 107 days b4 release on bail another court appearance 2day @ Court 3. This time I didn't have 2 stand inside cage n crt. Business tycoon accused n rape+murdr f lover cleard by police #Bangladesh #politics #law #justice

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2 years

I wonder who the students will be mourning for this month? Students beaten by police + pro-gov thugs in Shahbag in Dhaka in Bangladesh while protesting against the unusual hike in fuel prices in the country. ©Abdul Goni #fuelhike #inflation #bangladesh #students #police

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

@MrsC_Assange

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 months

Live now: তফছিল বাতিলের দাবীতে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের নির্বাচন কমিশন ঘেরাও কর্ম... via @YouTube

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

Today is Julian Assange's 49th birthday. Nations that wax lyrical about freedom of press and freedom of expression, seem to have no problem with illegal extradition attempts of people who spilled the beans on their own shenanigans. Free Assange banner on DrikPath building.

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

#FreedomofPress #Bangladesh What is missing says it all. No criticism of military or Prime Minister tolerated. Al Jazeera exposé all over social media bt fails to get mention in major newspapers, even outspoken ones like The New Age #politics #Corruption

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Shahidul Alam

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7 months

'The Tide Will Turn' is dedicated to "My fellow prisoners in Keraniganj Jail, and the youth of Bangladesh who continue to resist, and to Abrar Fahad who was murdered by fellow students for his defiance" #Chatraleague #politics #Bangladesh #BUET #AbrarFahad

Murder of Abrar Fahad - Wikipedia

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

5 months

Whose Bijoy Diwas? The Indian perspective that doesn't have a Bangladeshi

Rishi Choudhary 🇮🇳

@RishiRahar

5 months

@Ashok_Kashmir सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी की गई पॉडकास्ट में iron lady श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी जी के नाम का गायब होना मौजूदा सरकार की कुंठित मानसिकता दर्शाता है। क्या इंदिरा गांधी जी के मजबूत इरादों, सेना के अदम्य साहस, बलिदान और कुशल नेतृत्व के बिना क्या विजय पाई जा सकती थी। Iron

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

Delighted that Jyotirmoy has initiated the case of Kishore’s torture by RAB. We all need to take such a stance. Impunity enjoyed by the ruling party and the security forces cannot be allowed to go on. Join the resistance #justice #Bangladesh #repression #law #Bangladeshresistance

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

20th November 2018. After an entire day of drama. I came out of Keranganj jail. We sang songs of victory as I walked out of the jail gate. Thanks to all my friends in Bangladesh and across the globe who made it happen. Power to us all

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

It was a people's war. It was the ordinary Bangladeshi that liberated this land. #Bangladesh #1971 #warofliberation

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Shahidul Alam

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2 years

Just over a year to go. Beginning my campaign early. 50 years after independence we still have to fight for basic rights. #democracy #elections #politics #Bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

Explosive exposé by Al Jazeera. Nothing surprising but getting hard evidence is something else. There will b denial, possibly reprisals but business will continue as usual. Please share widely. #Bangladesh #SheikhHasina #Corruption #army #police #politics

Gang close to Bangladesh PM extracts bribes for state contracts

Members of the Ahmed gang are being protected by their brother, General Aziz Ahmed, head of the Bangladesh army.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Her stories included how urgent medical equipment was left at Dhaka airport for months, bribes were being offered to recruit doctors and procurement at the health ministry was plagued with corruption. #COVID19 #Bangladesh #media #PressFreedom #Corruption

Bangladesh arrests investigative journalist for COVID reporting

Rozina Islam has been accused of stealing documents after she unearthed corruption in health ministry during COVID-19.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

where money+muscle triumph over wisdom+generosity, where ‘Me’ always comes b4 ‘We’ an exception had walked amongst us. 4 Zafrullah Chowdhury ‘We’ was all that mattered. ‘Me’ trailed far behind. #health #politics #leadership #Bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

2 years

Drik and Pathshala remember Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian journalist assassinated by Israel; with admiration and respect. RIP Shireen. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World #Israel #Palestine #JournalismIsNotACrime #murder #Apartheid

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Shahidul Alam speaks about the arrest of journalist Rozina Islam. BBC World News 2021 05 20 #Bangladesh #media #politics #freedomofexpression #PressFreedom #Corruption #journalism

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Shahidul Alam

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11 months

The AL now making placatory noises about reaching out to the opposition within two weeks of the public revelation of the new visa policy makes it clear that the US policies are working. #bangladesh #india #usa #politics #election #democracy

US Sees India as an Increasingly Weaker Player in South Asia

As the US aggressively pushes for accountability, human rights, and fair elections in Bangladesh, the silence of the Indian government demonstrates India’s decreasing stature.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

10 months

Consuming Cultural Hegemony. Bollywood in Bangladesh. Dr. Harisur Rahman. North South University. Starting now at Drik

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Remembering the brilliant young student Taqi, who was murderered in Narayanganj (where murderers have free access), 100 months ago. Let us continue to resist #murder #justicefortaqi #Narayanganj #Bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Israel defending itself from the media

Edward Snowden

@Snowden

3 years

Israel just intentionally destroyed press offices in Gaza, giving only one hour's warning. Associated Press President "horrified that the Israeli military would target and destroy news organizations in Gaza." Imagine this was your home:

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

After a night of high drama, it appears Kajol is alive! His son Polok spoke to him in the early hours of the morning. What better news to have on World Press Freedom Day! #whereiskajol #disappearance #journalist #photojournalist #photographer #editor #writer #father #bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

Lack f legitimacy, f public support, is a massive burden to carry, + truth becomes a fearsome enemy. We, the citizens, are paying the price for their paranoia #argentina #Bangladesh #messi #disappearances #politics #FreedomOfPress #media #journalism #DSA

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

We had planned a party for Alokchitracharja Manzoor Alam Beg. But Mr. Beg was unwell, so a delegation from the Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS) visited him at his house in Science Laboratory Quarter's Road instead. Sadly the gifted teacher, soon passed away afterwards.

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Shahidul Alam

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1 year

Photojournalist in Bangladesh Facing 14 Yrs 4 Charges Under Law That No Longer Exists. Proceedings violate ICCPR’s prohibition on prosecutions without legal basis + ICCPR’s guarantee of right to freedom of expression #law #Bangladesh #FreedomOfExpression

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

#Mayday , "Home Lockdown" and social distancing have a very different meaning to those who don't have a home. Children sleeping on the Mirpur 10 footbridge will soon be out looking for work. #mayday #work #sleep #lockdown #Covid19 #virus #health #economy

Child workers on Mirpur 10 footbridge on Mayday 010051

Child workers huddle up in sleep on the footbridge at Mirpur 10 roundabout on Mayday. Social distancing and ‘Home Lockdown’ has little meaning to people who do not have a home.

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Shahidul Alam

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10 months

“Singed not Burnt,” is a retrospective of his journey as a photojournalist and an activist, highlighting his unwavering commitment to democracy, equality, and amplifying the marginalised in Bangladesh and beyond #books #photography #Bangladesh

Publication: Shahidul Alam : Singed but not Burnt - Edited by Ina Puri

Name of product – SHAHIDUL ALAM – Singed but not Burnt | Edited by Ina Puri Page: 243 (112 Illustration) Dimension: 12x8 ½ in. Hard Bound Editor: Ina Puri Publisher: Emami Art

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

26 Apr 2023 2nd death annv of col student Munia's lover biz magnate Sayem Sobhan Anvir. CRAB, Musallis, business people+ministers protect Anvir. Intellectuals+artists feign ignorance. Rich above law. #arrestanvir #JusticeForMunia #Bashundhara #bdfeminism #lawandorder #Bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

A letter from my 10 yr old great nephew to Anand Teltumbde in prison is a sign of what can happen when our youth is transformed On #WorldYouthSkillsDay , Amnesty launches 'An Introduction to Human Rights' a free, certified course in Bangla: sketch by BBC

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

On the face of it, a father playing with his kids. But these are the people (the children now orphans) whose right to exist seems to be ignored by the 'civilised world'.

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3 years

Al Jazeera and Israeli newspaper Haaretz reveal how Bangladesh government spent at least $330,000 on phone-hacking equipment made by an Israeli company, even though 2 countries dont have diplomatic relations. #Bangladesh #surveillance #Israel #Aljazeera

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

As for the media organisations who opted for one sided reporting due to Israeli pressure, it will come to you in the end.

Reuters

@Reuters

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A 12-story Gaza tower block housing the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera was destroyed in an Israeli missile strike

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

This account @Shahidul had been hacked when I was arrested. I have managed to get the account back but without my 70,000 followers (the tweets are gone). Please share this message. I would like to get my followers back

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

My friend and colleague Irfanul Islam was murdered this day five years ago. I headed back from Mexico City. Rahnuma had been keeping me updated. Ever since Irfan’s disappearance, we had feared the worst, but hoped upon hope that this time it would be different. #Bangladesh #drik

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression. Afsan Chowdhury in conversation with Shahidul Alam. 14th December 2022. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. DrikPath Bhobon, Level 2. 16 Sukrabad, Panthapath. Dhaka. #FreedomOfExpression #mediafreedom #Bangladesh #drik

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@shahidul

3 years

Early in my photography career, I was all into mastering technique. One of my first still lives.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

I salute my journalist colleagues. Hope this is the beginning of a return to the journalism standards we expect.

rahnuma ahmed

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3 years

Wonderful show of solidarity with @RozinaIslam - reporters walk out of Health Ministry's press conference today #JournalismIsNotACrime #Bangladesh #Media

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Reaching new heights of corruption

Netra News

@NetraNews

3 years

ট্রান্সপারেন্সি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল বাংলাদেশের অনুসন্ধান অনুযায়ী সাতটি জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন প্রকল্পে ব্যয় হওয়া সরকারি অর্থের অর্ধেকের বেশিই 'আত্মসাৎ' হয়েছে।

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3 years

Message from Salil Tripathi: Twitter has suspended my account, no reason given. I have followed the process and asked for them to remove the suspension, but do not wish to kowtow further. If you feel up for it, do tweet, outrage, if you wish. @Twitter @saliltripathi

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

“Donors and strategic partners should insist that Bangladeshis can express themselves and select their leaders without fear, including by supporting independent election monitoring missions.” #Bangladesh #humanrights #repression #democracy #HRW #election

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3 years

Support Press Freedom

Committee to Protect Journalists

@pressfreedom

4 years

Today, we are witnessing a stunning assault on #pressfreedom in the U.S. and around the world. On November 19, CPJ will honor courageous journalists from around the world at our annual International Press Freedom Awards. #IPFA

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3 years

"We Shall Defy" opened at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago 0n 8 Oct. The first show in Chicago by the celebrated Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam Installation view of segment of the show #photography #Bangladesh #Drik #ShahidulAlam #chicago #art

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3 years

Multi-award winning Bangladeshi and South African photographers withdraw their work and participation in the Eretz Israel Museum showing of Prix Pictet’s touring exhibition ‘Hope’ #Israel #BDS #Palestine #photography #prixpictet #telaviv #boycott

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3 years

Vague ambling catch-all #law , open 2 all sorts of interpretation gives the #Police virtually unlimited powers 2 arrest people without warrant on suspicion they might b intending 2 commit a crime. No evidence needed. #Bangladesh #DSA #freedomofexpression

‘Digital security act threatens Bangladesh democracy’ - EasternEye

SURPRISINGLY, those implying that the Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina is “a woman who, according to the customs and manners of the country, ought not

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

@RCDicksonUK Every father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, spouse, lover and friend of these people killed in 'crossfire' also mourn in Bangladesh. Which day of the year shall we allocate for their mourning? #crossfire #extrajudicialkillings #Bangladesh

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1 year

What exactly does ‘press freedom’ mean and why does it matter? Bangladeshi photojournalist, writer, curator and activist, and #Time magazine Person of the Year 2018, Shahidul Alam, this Saturday gives keynote presentation ‘Swimming with Crocodiles: Why Press Freedom Matters

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2 years

Latest update on health status of SUST students on hunger strike unto death. Time: 9:00 pm. On campus: 12 Hospitalised: 16 Total time passed: 126 hours #studentpower #Bangladesh #politics #education #saveSUST

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3 years

typical that this barely reported on mainstream media.

Press TV 🔻

@PressTV

3 years

Italian port workers refuse to load arms shipment destined for Israel Press TV's Max Civili reports from Rome #FreePalestine

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4 years

Shahidul Alam, Bangladesh International Press Freedom Awards CPJ is honored to present its 2020 International Press Freedom Award to Bangladeshi journalist Shahidul Alam. #press #freedomofexpression #media #Bangladesh #cpj

Shahidul Alam, Bangladesh - Committee to Protect Journalists

CPJ is honored to present its 2020 International Press Freedom Award to Bangladeshi journalist Shahidul Alam. Alam is a renowned photojournalist and commenter, and the founder of the Bangladeshi...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Proud to be part of this impressive team.

Committee to Protect Journalists

@pressfreedom

4 years

CPJ’s International #PressFreedom Awards honor courageous journalists from around the world. This year, all 4 #IPFA honorees have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. Learn more about each of them below ⤵️

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Shahidul Alam

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8 months

#photography #education #Pathshala #India #Bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

2 years

And celebrate selling more weapons to Bangladesh

Sabria Chowdhury Balland

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2 years

Completely overlooking all the proof of gross #HumanRightsViolations of the authoritarian regime in #Bangladesh , #France is celebrating this friendship. It’s shameful.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Thank you PCF. Your support made a tremendous difference in this dark days

Prince Claus Fund

@princeclausfund

4 years

Congratulations to @shahidul for receiving the 2020 International Press Freedom Award! @pressfreedom is honouring four courageous journalists who have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution for their reporting. Learn more about all the Awardees here:

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

2 years

The Drik 2023 calendar available now. Get your copy from Drik reception By speaking out, by being defiant, by going against the wind, they provide a reality check in a world dominated by spin. #Drik #Calendar #2023 #photography

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

My first day in Cairo. Here for Cairo Photo Week. My talk, as well as a conversation with Maggie Steber is on Saturday the 20th. #cairophotoweek #cairophotoweek2021 @cairophotoweek

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A woman taking selfies at a restaurant in Cairo. Egypt. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

10 months

Have been waiting till 9:54 am to talk to an agent at @British_Airways Still waiting. Sent several twitter messages too. Still no response.

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Shahidul Alam

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1 year

Attacks n #Bangladesh n journos + others exercising right 2 critic gov policies s alarming, 8 org said n WPF Day. Restrictions n FOE undermine conditions 4 opn pol debate ahead of #elections scheduled 4 Jan 2024 #repression #FOE #HRW #journalism #media

Bangladesh: End Crackdown Against Journalists and Critics

The increasing attacks in Bangladesh on journalists and others exercising their right to freely criticize government policies, and practices, is alarming, eight independent organizations said today...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

10 months

The recording of my Asma Jahangir Memorial talk at the Wilson Center: To Speak or not to Speak: Rights and Democracy in Bangladesh by Shahidul Alam #Bangladesh #politics #democracy #election

To Speak or Not to Speak: Rights and Democracy in Bangladesh

The 2023 Asma Jahangir Lecture, featuring Dr. Shahidul Alam

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

Last day of this fabulous exhibition. Don't miss it! #WPPh2022 #Drik #Pathshala #photography #photojournalism #media #art #culture #Bangladesh #drikpath

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3 years

How many police-men/women are needed to arrest one brave journalist?

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2 years

This is a very exciting show. Block the dates in your calendar now. #WPP #photography #media #photojournalism #art #culture #Drik #Pathshala #Bangladesh Shahidul

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@shahidul

3 years

The 'democratic' state in the Middle East, takes time out to from killing civilians, to bomb media and cultural institutions, but stops to pick up the journalists missed along the way.

Al Jazeera English

@AJEnglish

3 years

This is the moment Israeli police arrested and assaulted Al Jazeera's Givara Budeiri, who was covering a demonstration in Sheikh Jarrah. Her arrest drew sharp condemnation from press freedom advocates and media watchdogs ⬇

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Bangladesh No Space 4 Dissent Stephen Kinnock MP Shdw Min 4 Asia&Pacific Shahidul Alam BD photojourn TIME Person of d Year Huma Khan Snr Human Rights Adv UN in BD Jerry Allen BD lead Amnesty UK Olivia Williams Chr Head f Britain + Her Allies Campaign LCHR

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

What a delight to be working with such a great editor. And we did it in record time. Thanks to Vijay Prashad, Arundhati Roy, Gerhard Steid and his team, to all the featured photographers and of course to Rahnuma Ahmed

Vijay Prashad

@vijayprashad

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I had the immense pleasure of editing @shahidul 's remarkable The Tide Will Turn (Steidl, 2020), which is now officially available: . Come for the photographs, stay for the text (including the lovely correspondence between Shahidul & Arundhati Roy).

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I admire Alam for the work he has done in defence of human rights and civil liberties... As a fellow human being, I cannot help but be moved by his tremendous photographs, beautiful and searing and always demanding the viewer’s undivided attention Shashi Tharoor #photography #art

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1 year

Celebrate the hands that feed and clothe us. Celebrate May Day. #mayday #labourrights #drik

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Shahidul Alam

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4 years

Sari shop in Elephant Road in Dhaka hasn't had shoppers for three days. Photo taken at 12:53 am Thursday 19 March 2020. #covid19 #coronavirus #trade #economy #Dhaka #Bangladesh #health — with Kauser Haider in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

9 months

Speakers are experts in their fields and influential figures National Geographic Explorer at Large Shahidul Alam is a photographer writer curator+HR activist named one of Time magazine’s Persons of the Year in 2018 #chautauqua #newyork #usa

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Shahidul Alam

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3 years

@RanaAyyub Great to hear you Rana. Hope you recover soon

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3 years

#Corruption and sycophancy in #Bangladesh . While the pet intellectuals and other apologists marvel at the beauty of the emperor’s new clothes, it’s not just the clear-eyed kid, but an entire nation that giggles at the spectacle on view. #politics

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1 year

#Christmas

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Case reg disappearance of Shafiqul Islam Kajol accepted after protests by photojournalists. Kajol missing since 10th March 2020, a day after a ruling party MP filed a case against Kajol and others for under Digital Security Act. Chawkbazar Station. Case no 46. Date 18-3-2020

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

5 months

800+ journalists and media workers demand an end to the killing of journalists in Gaza and the wider region. For more information on how to sign on and get involved, visit: @4ourcolleagues #thismuststop

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Missing gold in government medals + numerous other reports of corruption, the deal with Md. Shahed endorsed by health ministry and was now digging into the new COVID vaccine corruption. She deserves a medal. Instead, the medal will b given to the police officer who arrested her

Shuprova Tasneem

@ShuprovaTasneem

3 years

Rozina Islam is the key journalist in all the Prothom Alo reports on corruption in the health sector during the pandemic in Bangladesh. This case against her is nothing short of an attack on free media. The authorities must intervene urgently and free her

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

It is nt enuf 2 shre+comnt n FB. tn enuf 2 snd money. nt enuf 2 sign petitions. Bt we must do them all, + mor. They cant do this 2 a wrld we call ours. Yrs from now future genrtions will ask us. "It hapnd on ur wtch. Hw cud u lt ths hapn?" #GazaUnderAttack

Palestinian rights matter - Sanctions Now!

At least 55 Palestinian children killed. Mothers dead. Hundreds injured. We're on the brink of a full-scale war. This must stop. Join the global call to stop Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine,...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

“his tremendous photographs, beautiful and searing, and always demanding the viewer’s undivided attention” Shashi Tharoor 'Singed but not Burnt' launch 2nd June @DrikPath @6 :30pm signed copies @Tk5 ,000 after 30% discount #books #photography #bangladesh

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

While it's great to read things online, there is nothing quite like holding a nicely produced book in your hand. An no one does it better than Steidl.

'Moving Away from the Comfort Zone' I Interview with Photojournalist...

#Steidl #Photography #ShahidulAlam #Interview“On the night of 5 August, I did not know if I was going to live or die,” writes Shahidul Alam, one of Banglades...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Hanif #Bangladeshi at #DrikPath building today. This brave young man did what many of the leading intellectuals of the country have failed to do. Speak out against the aggression by #India #Bangladesh #BSF #borderkillings

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Hanif Bangladeshi at DrikPath building today. This brave young man did what many of the leading intellectuals of the country have failed to do. Speak out against the aggression by India. Earlier...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

1 year

One more hour today and 3 pm -8 pm tomorrow. The last chance to see this important show by Orjan #photography #environment #climatechange #drik #Bangladesh #norway

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

"Truth to Power" will be closing at the Rubin Museum in New York on 4th January 2021. It will reopen at the Asia Society in Houston in February 2021. #politics #humanrights #news #art #history #power #Bangladesh #Drik #photography #culture #newyorkcity

Using His Camera as a Witness and Weapon (Published 2019)

Shahidul Alam, the acclaimed Bangladeshi photojournalist and activist, pushes against the limits of his medium to cast light on what is suppressed or has vanished.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Dhanmondi skyline as cyclone Amphal makes landfall on 20 May 2020 #storm #cyclone #hurricane #Bangladesh #amphal #nature #weather #enironment

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Dhanmondi skyline as cyclone Amphan makes landfall

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Would have been funny had it not been so real

Mehdi Hasan

@mehdirhasan

4 years

On election eve, on the @MehdiHasanShow tonight, I tried to summarize the awfulness, and low points, of Trump's four years in office in just... TWO MINUTES flat. 120 seconds exactly. (I had to speak very fast.) Start the clock:

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Ganosamhati Andolan chief coordinator Zonayed Saki, who conducted the programme, said that they had found that the police and the thugs of the company were behind the killings. #Bangladesh #workers #coal #politics #Labour #humanrights #killings #China

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

"Truth to Power" at Rubin Museum in New York. show opened on 7th November and ends on 4th January 2021. It reopens at Asia Society in Houston in February 2021. #politics #humanrights #photography #rights #Bangladesh #Drik #Pathshala

Gallery walk Truth to Power

A section of my show "Truth to Power" at the Rubin Museum in New York. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/arts/design/shahidul-alam-rubin-museum.html The sho...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

I wonder who CRAF are. This photo was sent to me the other day.

Netra News

@NetraNews

3 years

In May 2020, Netra News published an investigative report on state-sponsored cybercrime in Bangladesh. Now Facebook removes accounts and pages of key hackers within the country.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

In particular, Kishore has highlighted a recent scandal involving the Farmers Bank and its chairman, Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, in which vast sums of money have disappeared. #cartoon #humour #satire #politics #freedomofexpression #censorship #Bangladesh

Despite detention and torture, Bangladeshi cartoonist Kishore continues to use his art to speak...

Since his youth, Ahmed Kabir Kishore has been unafraid to skewer corruption and incompetence through his satirical cartoons – but that moral courage has come at great personal cost

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

He was MD of The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC), when I returned to #Bangladesh in 1984. He was forward looking, and when I suggested setting up a front projection studio in FDC, he readily agreed. It was the first in the country. #film #aviation #photography

Defense Technology of Bangladesh-DTB

@DefenseDtb

4 years

Top Gun Saiful Azam sir with his "Indian Kill" Gnat. Saiful Azam sir shot down a Gnat of Indian Air Force during 1965 War and awarded "Sitara-E-Jurat" from Pakistan

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

2 years

HC rejects Shahidul Alam’s writ petition challenging legality of ICT

The High Court today rejected a writ petition filed by internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam -- challenging legality of a case filed under Section 57 of Information and Communication

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

Proud to be part of this impressive group of awardees

Committee to Protect Journalists

@pressfreedom

4 years

Today, we are witnessing a stunning assault on #pressfreedom in the U.S. and around the world. On November 19, CPJ will honor courageous journalists from around the world at our annual International Press Freedom Awards. #IPFA

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

And the President has still not replied to our letter to probe into irregularities by EC

42 citizens call for Supreme Judicial Council to probe graft allegations against EC

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ayesha kabir

@ayeshakabir

3 years

Bangladesh election commission is worried about losing responsibility of the voters' list & NID, but was nonchalant about vote rigging, ballot snatching & other blatant violations of the national & loan elections. @ahmedka1 @MiaSeppo @SwedenAmbBD

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 months

Drik and Pathshala teams in Bangladesh grieve for Palestinian children k... via @YouTube

Drik and Pathshala teams in Bangladesh grieve for Palestinian...

Members of Drik and Pathshala in Bangladesh grieve for the Palestinians who have been killed by Israel and those suffering due to the ongoing war and occupat...

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

3 years

@NetraNews Are? Drik er archive er chobi? Ami us Dhar korechilam Shei Kon kale. Tar por theke Churi hoei jachche

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

2 years

Exhibiting artists Poulomi Basu, + Phuong Ngo, + guest Dr Shahidul Alam. Using photography 2 bring injustices 2 light, encourage +ve change + as tool 4 advocacy + activism.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

I've only just been able to recover this account. All my earlier tweets have gone and it will take me a while to get things fully active again, but do please come back. I hope to be back in full swing.

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 years

Rickshawala Nikhil was not used to begging, but he hadn't eaten today and had no money to take home for his family, and wanted help. #COVID19 #lockdown #socialdistance #economy #Bangladesh

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Rickshawala Nikhil was not used to begging, but he hadn't eaten today and had no money to take home for his family, and wanted help. Bangladesh. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World

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Shahidul Alam

@shahidul

4 months

🚨 Gaza: “A Genocide in the Making?” South Africa sues Israel at the ICJ over alleged genocide. Over 23,000 Palestinians dead. The world must act NOW! Sign the petition to urge global leaders to support an end to the bloodshed. #Gaza

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