Pathshala South Asian Media Institute
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| Type | Media institute |
|---|---|
| Established | 1998 |
| President | Shahidul Alam |
| Location | Dhaka , Bangladesh |
| Website | Official Website |
Pathshala South Asian Media Institute is an educational institution affiliated with Dhaka University based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, specializing in media education, particularly photography, film, and multimedia studies.[1]
History
[edit]Pathshala was founded in 1998 by Shahidul Alam, a renowned photographer and activist.[2] It was established with the aim of providing high-quality education in visual media and journalism in South Asia.
Programs
[edit]Pathshala offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in photography, film, multimedia journalism, and visual arts.[3] The institute emphasizes practical learning, critical thinking, and ethical practices in media production.
Faculty and alumni
[edit]The faculty at Pathshala comprises experienced photographers, filmmakers, and media professionals who impart their knowledge and skills to students.[4] The governing body includes Syed Manzoorul Islam, Zia Rahman, Shahidul Alam, Rahnuma Ahmed, Samina Luthfa, Fahmidul Haq, Tanzim Wahab, Mirja Taslima Sultana, Reffat Ferdous. Khandakar Tanvir Murad, Kha Ma Harun.[5]
GMB Akash, Munem Wasif, Andrew Biraj, Prito Reza, Sarker Protick, Saiful Huq Omi, Khaled Hasan, Saiful Huq Omi are notable alumnus of Pathshala.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Community engagement and recognition
[edit]Pathshala actively engages in community projects that use media as a tool for social change and advocacy.[13] The institute collaborates with local and international organizations to address pressing social issues through visual storytelling and documentary work.
Pathshala has garnered recognition both locally and internationally for its contributions to media education and documentary practice.[14] It has been featured in various media outlets and has received awards for the outstanding work of its students.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pathshala South Asian Media Institute – ABU". Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "BRAC University DSpace". BRAC University. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Istanbul Biennial". Istanbul Biennial. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "American International University-Bangladesh". American International University-Bangladesh. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Governing Body — Pathshalainstitute". pathshalainstitute.org. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Ibrahim, Alif. "Debashish Chakrabarty's luminous images are an inquiry into the cosmos and our existence within it - 1854 Photography". www.1854.photography.
- ^ "Vanishing Act: The Disappearing Banks of the Padma River". Photography. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Pathshala-South Asian Media Institute". Nearest Truth. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "CPN at the World Press Photo Awards Days". Canon. May 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Andrew Biraj". World Press Photo. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Year in Culture". The Daily Star. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Students revel in exposure to fragile world". Canon. December 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "DevelopmentAid". Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Pathshala South Asian Media Institute". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Pathshala celebrates 24th anniv with 'Interim'". New Age. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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