2020CALENDAR

COLORS OF BANGLADESH

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January 2020

2020Photo: Food Transport by Mohammed Shajahan

Dhaka | 15.05.2019 | 1st prize winner

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Photo: Food Transport by Mohammed Shajahan Dhaka | 15.05.2019 | 1st prize winner

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2020Photo: Creating the Future by Shahriar Farzana

Dhaka | 07.04.2019 | Special Award for Woman Photographer

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Photo: Creating the Future by Shahriar Farzana Dhaka | 07.04.2019 | Special Award for Woman Photographer

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2020Photo: Harvesting Red Chillies by Azim Khan Ronni

Dhaka | 16.06.2019 | 2nd prize winner

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Photo: Harvesting Red Chillies by Azim Khan Ronni Dhaka | 16.06.2019 | 2nd prize winner

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2020Photo: Hilsa Curry by Moon Moon Hossain

Dhaka | 14.03.2019 | 3rd prize winner

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Photo: Hilsa Curry by Moon Moon HossainDhaka | 14.03.2019 | 3rd prize winner

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May 2020

2020Photo: Beauty of Light & Shade by Protap Shekhor Mohanto

Dhaka | 30.07.2019

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Photo: Beauty of Light & Shade by Protap Shekhor MohantoDhaka | 30.07.2019

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2020Photo: Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. by Md. Asaf Ud Daula

Akkelpur, Joypurhat | 2017

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Photo: Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. by Md. Asaf Ud DaulaAkkelpur, Joypurhat | 2017

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July 2020

2020Photo: The Curd Maker by Md. Abdul Momin

Bogra | 2018

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Photo: The Curd Maker by Md. Abdul MominBogra | 2018

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2020Photo: Traditional Fishing by Mohammad Rafayat Haque Khan

Sylhet | November 2014

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Photo: Traditional Fishing by Mohammad Rafayat Haque KhanSylhet | November 2014

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2020Photo: Baluka Bela by Al Arafat Pervez

Technaf | 06.11.2015

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Photo: Baluka Bela by Al Arafat PervezTechnaf | 06.11.2015

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2020Photo: Prayer in Light by Zillur Rahman Rubel

Narayangong Barodi | 2018

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Photo: Prayer in Light by Zillur Rahman RubelNarayangong Barodi | 2018

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2020Photo: Winter of Bangladesh by Amitave Paul Amit

Rajbati, Dinajpur | 2012

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Photo: Winter of Bangladesh by Amitave Paul AmitRajbati, Dinajpur | 2012

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2020Photo: Golden Morning by Moksumul Haque

Munshiganj, Dhaka | 03.12.2015

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Photo: Golden Morning by Moksumul Haque Munshiganj, Dhaka | 03.12.2015

FEATURED PHOTOS

1ST Prize WinnerFood Transport

by Mohammed Shajahan

2ND Prize WinnerHarvesting Red Chillies

by Azim Khan Ronni

3RD Prize WinnerHilsa Curry

by Moon Moon Hossain

Special Award for Woman Photographer

Creating the Futureby Shahriar Farzana

Special Mention AwardTraditional Fishing

by Mohammad Rafayat Haque Khan

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.

by Md. Asaf-Ud-Daula

The Curd Makerby Abdul-Momin

Beauty of Light & Shadeby Protap Shekhor Mohanto

Baluka Bela (On the Sand)by Al Arafat Pervez

Prayer in Lightby Rubel Rahman

Beauty of Winterin Bangladesh

by Amitave Paul

Golden Morning by Moksumul Haque

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS

Mohammed Shajahan Azim Khan Ronni Moon Moon Hossain

Shahriar Farzana Mohammad Rafayat Haque Khan

Md. Asaf-Ud-Daula

Abdul-Momin Protap Shekhor Mohanto Al Arafat Pervez

Rubel Rahman Amitave Paul Moksumul Haque

Promoting Photography as a Visual Art and Contributor of Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

This calendar features photos from the photography competition “COLORS OF BANGLADESH” which was carried out as part of the UNESCO project “Strengthening National Capacities to Develop and Promote Visual Arts (Photography) in Bangladesh: Contributing to Sustainable Development” over the course of 2019.

The project actively supported and promoted Bangladesh’s visual arts industries, particularly its photography sector, and thereby enhanced awareness about Bangladesh’s culture sector and its contribution to the sustainable development of the country.

Under the umbrella of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, which Bangladesh ratifi ed in 2007, as well as

generously supported by the Korea Funds-in-Trust (KFIT), the UNESCO Offi ce in Dhaka implemented the project in close collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the National Museum of Bangladesh, the EMK Center, Prito Reza Production, and a wide range of stakeholders.

The project created awareness among the public and the wider photography sector about the 2005 Convention, promoted photography as a visual art industry that is a part of the cultural and creative industries of Bangladesh, as well as supported emerging photographers in their work. As part of the project the UNESCO Offi ce in Dhaka organized photography capacity-building Master Classes, a photography policy round-table discussion, a photography competition, a photography exhibition, as well as public talks.

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In 2005, the global community adopted the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions as a strategic framework and binding international agreement that ensures that artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy cultural goods, services and activities, including their own.

Recognizing that culture can no longer be just a by-product of development, but rather the mainspring for sustainable development, the 2005 Convention ushers in an international framework for the governance and management of culture by:

» Encouraging the introduction of cultural policies and measures that nurture creativity, provide access for creators to participate in domestic and international marketplaces where their artistic works/expressions can be recognized and compensated, and ensure these expressions are accessible to the public at large;

» Recognising and optimising the overall contribution of the cultural industries to economic and social development;

» Integrating culture into sustainable development strategies and national development policies;

» Promoting international cooperation to facilitate the mobility of artists as well as the fl ow of cultural goods and services, especially those from the South.

Since 2005, the Convention has been ratifi ed by 147 States Parties, including by Bangladesh in 2007.

THE UNESCO 2005 CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THE DIVERSITY OF CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS

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This UNESCO Dhaka Off ice Calendar 2020 features 12 photographs, including the 5 winning photographs, f rom the photography competition “COLORS OF BANGLADESH”.

The photography competition was implemented in close cooperation with the Bangladesh National Museum and Prito Reza Production and provided both professional and amateur photographers living in Bangladesh with the opportunity to submit their favorite photographs capturing the COLORS OF BANGLADESH.

This calendar is dedicated to the photographers and the photography community of Bangladesh. Through their work, the photography community and sector of Bangladesh constitute an important part of the country’s culture and creative industries.

Photographers generously provided their consent to be featured in this calendar.

COLORS OF BANGLADESH: A PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & EXHIBITION

organized by the UNESCO Offi ce in Dhaka

3 Public Talks organized raising awareness about photography in Bangladesh

17,000 Photographs submitted to the competition

120Photographs displayed during 3-day photography exhibition at the Bangladesh National Museum

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UNESCO Office in DhakaHouse 122, Road 1, Block F, Banani, Dhaka -1213, Bangladesh

Tel. +88 02 9873210 Fax. +88 02 9871150 dhaka@unesco.orgwww.unesco.org/dhaka

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UNESCO Office in DhakaHouse 122, Road 1, Block F, Banani, Dhaka -1213, Bangladesh

Tel. +88 02 9873210 Fax. +88 02 9871150 dhaka@unesco.orgwww.unesco.org/dhaka