The Cost of Coexistence
2023 – Ongoing
Documenting communities living alongside wild elephants in Bangladesh's forests and farmlands.
More information →Biography
I am Mahbubul Alam, a documentary photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have received two national photography competition awards and have exhibited my work in several major photography contests in Bangladesh. My work was also shortlisted for UNESCO's "Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads" contest and has been published in the popular Bangladeshi daily newspaper Dhaka Tribune. I am currently working on journalistic documentary projects based on human–wildlife conflict, exploring the deep connection between humans, nature, and the environment.
Series
Press
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Lonesome But Strong
Dhaka Tribune — Spotlight
May 18, 2024
Exhibitions
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Asian Photo Fest
Organised by East West University Photography Club
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Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Photography exhibition, Dhaka
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UN80 Youth Photo Exhibition
United Nations in Bangladesh
Awards
Winner – 13th Photography Carnival "Muhurto" 2026
Asian University for Women Photography Club
Category: Photo Series
Second Prize – Travel Fest and Photography Exhibition 2023
Travelettes of Bangladesh (ভ্রমণকন্যা)
Shortlisted – UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest 2025
Category: 18–25 Years Old