Retrospective

THE REBEL WITH A SMILE

Photography has always been a male domain. Even outside the misogynist world of glamour and fashion, it has been a path generously sprin- kled with testosterone. The expectations from a “good Muslim woman” in conventional Bangladeshi society involve greater respect for social norms. The aggression inherent in journal- istic photography would normally rule it out… Read More »THE REBEL WITH A SMILE

WISHING TREE

Bashirul Haq is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary architects of South Asia. His most significant contribution to Bangladeshi architecture is establishing a deep-rooted con- nection with the local context with a rich blend of tradition and modernity; finding a language that is contemporary yet responsive to local culture and climate, creating contextual forms.… Read More »WISHING TREE