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AKTIFULArt, Activism, and Institution Building in BangladeshThis episode presents an excerpt from a podcast episode featuring Dr. Shahidul Alam, an internationally acclaimed photographer, writer, human rights activist, and educator from Bangladesh. Hosted by Dr. Farhana Sultana, the conversation explores Alam's journey into photography and his use of the medium for advocacy and education, particularly through institutions he founded like Drik Picture Library, Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, and Chobi Mela International Photography Festival. The discussion highlights how art can be a tool for political change and challenges Western hegemony in visual storytelling by emphasizing local representation and training marginalized communities. Alam also reflects on his...2025-05-0712 min
Mehdi UnfilteredMehdi Presses Pro-Israel Democrat on Support for ICC Sanctions & Gaza Destruction: ‘You Voted for a Mafioso Bill’In this week’s episode of Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi calls out Democrat Congressman Dean Phillips, who recently voted to sanction the ICC for requesting an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Plus, Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam explains to Mehdi how his Biennale photography exhibition in Germany was canceled in November due to his criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘MEHDI UNFILTERED’ ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfilteredFIND ZETEO:Twitter: https://twitter...2024-06-2048 min
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast324 Friends From TravellingMeeting new people is one of my favourite parts of travelling, and when these chance encounters turn into long-term friendships, that's just perfection! My most recent trip, three weeks in England and Wales, came about because my son and I were invited to attend the wedding of a dear travelling friend, who we originally met in Cambodia and have also travelled with in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand - and now England! This episode features many such friendships, but the most unique is Daniel Troia's friendship with a family in a tiny, picturesque village in the Swiss Alps...2024-06-0822 min
Alles Geschichte - Der History-PodcastGEFÄHRLICHE NACHBARN - Wie Bangladesch entstandBangladesch - ein Staat, der aus Massakern hervorging. Die Region war zunächst der östliche Teil Pakistans, im fruchtbaren Mündungsdelta der Flüsse Ganges und Brahmaputra gelegen. Im Verlauf der Unabhängigkeitsbewegung vom westlichen Pakistan kam es 1971 zu schweren Gewalttaten und einem Krieg, an dem schließlich auch Indien beteiligt war. Mehrere Millionen Menschen mussten flüchteten. Von Bettina Weiz (BR 2021)
Credits Autorin: Bettina Weiz Regie: Christiane Klenz Es sprachen: Xenia Tiling, Carsten Fabian Technik: Monika Gsaenger Redaktion: Thomas Morawetz Im Interview: Prof. Dr. Micheal Mann
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UNREST RADIOEP. XII: THE MORGUE OF SPEECHGermany's manufactured guilt and weaponization of antisemitism aim to justify a settler colonial state, apartheid regime, and Israeli state terrorism, responsible for the deaths of over 20,000 civilians, with over 40% being children.
In the German police state, oppression towards those raising their voices against genocide is brutally silencing. From police custody to house raids and police presence in university seminar rooms leading to the arrest of students, these are horrific signs of fascism. The state is proactively suppressing free speech, sending it to the morgue.
We discussed all these dehumanizing concerns with Adam Broomberg and Shahidul...2023-12-2555 min
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastWhat’s the Point of Freedom if You Don’t Do Something With It?Shahidul Alam’s words and pictures force one—sometimes gently, sometimes less so—to confront reality
Shahidul Alam is many things: world-class photographer, Bangladeshi human rights activist, teacher, and author. He is also a provocateur, whose words and pictures force one—sometimes gently, sometimes less so—to confront reality.
Alam is also part of the Tällberg Foundation's Global Leadership Network. In that capacity, he recently delivered a short provocation reflecting on the realities of democracy and the challenges of freedom.
This is not the usual New Thinking for a New World conversation, but we think you'l...2023-08-1012 min
The Art Persists PodcastLearning to be Daring with Architect and Activist Sofia Karim In this episode, we speak to architect Sofia Karim about her work as an architect and also as an activist. She talks about her move into art-activism after the imprisonment of her uncle, the renowned photographer Shahidul Alam. Since that moment, Sofia has dedicated much of her career to art-activism, campaigning for the release of political prisoners worldwide. As always, if you are enjoying Art Persists please leave a review wherever you listen. Only with your help can these important stories be heard.Sofia Karim is an architect based in London. Her practice combines architecture...2023-08-0741 min
Kultūros savaitėKultūros savaitė. Basanavičiaus gatvės medžiai, astrofizikė grojanti kariljonu, bliuzonai iš močiučių austinių ir TIME žurnalo 2018 metų žmoSavaitės pradžioje visuomenė sujudo, sužinojusi, kad dėl Kultūros paveldo sąraše esančio pastato Jono Basanavičiaus gatvėje Vilniuje rekonstrukcijos, ketinama nukirsti 9 medžius. Trečiadienio vakarą šioje vietoje įvyko protestas, sutraukęs ypač gausų būrį sunerimusių gyventojų ir aktyvistų.Lietuva ir Indija geografiškai atrodo labai toli viena nuo kitos, tačiau yra ne viena asmenybė, kuri šias šalis suartino kultūriniais ryšiais. Pasakojime išgirsite, kodėl kalbant apie Lietuvos bei Indijos santykius tokia svarbi Rusnė.Dviračių meistras Gediminas Mankevičius šią vasarą mina ne tiek daug, kiek norėtų, nes savo dirb...2023-07-221h 17
Shonona | Bengali Podcastমুখোমুখি শহিদুল আলম - অর্কর ঠেক (বাংলাদেশ পর্ব) | Arkar Thek - Ep 11 ft. Shahidul AlamSend us a textবিলেতে পড়তে গিয়েছিলেন বায়োকেমিস্ট্রি, হয়ে উঠলেন আলোকচিত্রী। বদলে দিলেন উপমহাদেশের ছবির ভাষা। তিনি শহিদুল আলম। প্রতিষ্ঠান বিরোধিতার প্রতিশব্দ। মানুষের সংগ্রাম ভাষা খুঁজে পায় তাঁর তোলা ছবির মাধ্যমে। তাঁর ছবি প্রশ্ন তোলে, তাঁর ছবি ভাবায়। ইতিহাস তৈরি করে। তাঁর তৈরি প্রতিষ্ঠান পাঠশালার ছাত্ররা আন্তর্জাতিক ফটোগ্রাফির দুনিয়া শাসন করে। রাষ্ট্র তাঁকে ভয় পায়। নজরবন্দি করে৷ জেলে পাঠায়৷ সেখানেও বন্ধ হয় না সৃষ্টিশীল বেঁচে থাকা। অর্কর ঠেকে আজ মুখোমুখি শহিদুল আলম। শুনুন অর্কর ঠেক পর্ব ১১।পরিকল্পনা: অর্ক ও স্বাধীনশব্দগ্রহণ - অর্কগ্রাফিক্স ও পোস্টার - দীপভিডিও - সুদীপবিশেষ সহায়তা: জান্নাতুল মাওয়াঅর্কর ঠেক-এর বাকি আড্ডা▶️ https://bit.ly/ArkarThek #ArkarThek #ShahidulAlam #banglapodcast Support the showআমাদের মেম্বার হয়ে সাহায্য করতে চান ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUb_Fk37uBA8AncGYI75ng/membershipআমাদের সমস্ত লেটেস্ট আপডেট পেতে ফলো করুন:Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter আমাদের সঙ্গে যোগ দিতে চাইলে বা কোনও সাজেশন, আবদার জানাতে আমাদের মেইল বা মেসেজ করুন :) Email: hello@shonona.com 2023-05-2655 min
World QuestionsWorld Questions: BangladeshBangladesh is now something of a global development poster child. Born out of war more than 50 years ago, it has hauled itself out of poverty to become one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. But the nation still faces many challenges - climate change threatens to overwhelm its low lying lands, corruption is endemic and many critics complain that democracy and freedom of speech are under pressure.Four prominent politicians and analysts face questions from listeners about the future of their country: Dr Salim Mahmud, the Secretary for Information and Research, Central Executive...2023-05-1349 min
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastWorth Repeating: Speaking Truth to Power in the Real WorldListen as three of the good “guys” discuss the reality in the trenches of the fight for human rights.
At a time when autocrats are rampaging and our democracies are weakening, the need for citizens to defend their rights has never been greater. But, does speaking truth to power matter in the real world? While we celebrate the bravery and eloquence of those who stand up to injustice and overweening authority, too often the bad guys seem to win. What would it take to change that outcome?
The Tällberg Foundation recently organized a conversation among three of th...2022-09-0135 min
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastSpeaking Truth to Power in the Real WorldListen as three of the good “guys” discuss the reality in the trenches of the fight for human rights.
At a time when autocrats are rampaging and our democracies are weakening, the need for citizens to defend their rights has never been greater. But, does speaking truth to power matter in the real world? While we celebrate the bravery and eloquence of those who stand up to injustice and overweening authority, too often the bad guys seem to win. What would it take to change that outcome?
The Tällberg Foundation recently organized a conversation among three of th...2022-05-1935 min
Himal Southasian Podcast ChannelRethinking Bangladesh: A Southasian ConversationThe year 2021 saw a welcome profusion of events and anthologies to mark the 50th year of Bangladesh’s Liberation. While much of the focus during these occasions were naturally on the country’s history, we at Himal Southasian felt there was a need for more conversations on Bangladesh’s present, as well as the forces shaping its future. This is what we attempted to do in our special series of articles, titled Rethinking Bangladesh, which brings together over a dozen writers and artists, many of them based in Bangladesh, and all of them with expertise and informed insights on the countr...2022-01-071h 51
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastSearching for New LeadersListen to Pashtana Durrani, an Afghan activist and educator and Christian Ntizimira, who champions palliative care in Rwanda, discuss leadership.
Great leaders may or may not be born that way, but their skills and abilities certainly evolve and mature over time. For years the Tälberg Foundation has nurtured leaders who are relatively early on their journeys through a variety of programs. This year we took another step in our own leadership journey by establishing an Emerging Leader category for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize.
The idea is simple: identify and honor leaders who have already ha...2021-12-2225 min
Hay Festival PodcastS4, Ep5 Tahmima AnamWriter, novelist and columnist Tahmima Anam selects her very first Hay event back in 2012 with Helena Kennedy, Joan Bakewell, Martin Rees and Anita Anand, Shahidul Alam speaking at Hay Festival Dhaka in 2014 and the novelist, cultural commentator and founder of Palfest, Ahdaf Soueif talking to George Alagiah at Hay Festival 2017.
The Hay Festival Podcast is supported by Baillie Gifford Investment Managers. Full-length Festival events can be watched over at hayfestival.org/hayplayer. Contact us at publicity@hayfestival.org or on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @hayfestival.
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New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastLeadership Special: Leadership Special: a profile in brief with Jared Genser, international human rights lawyerIn this special episode you will meet Jared Genser, one of the three 2020 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership prize winners.
Today’s world is short of a lot of things—sustainable environment, peace, prosperity, equality—but what we lack most is innovative, global, values-based leadership. If we can find and nurture that kind of leadership, the rest will follow.
In this special episode you will meet Jared Genser, one of the three 2020 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership prize winners. Jared is an international human rights lawyer who has spent his career practicing law, engaging in serious scholarship, and teaching and ment...2021-04-1216 min
Where Dreams Come FromShahidul Alam (English)Shahidul Alam is a Bangladeshi photographer, activist and institution builder. In 2018 he was put in a Bangladeshi jail for speaking truth to power by openly criticizing the government of Bangladesh for its ruthless suppression of student protests. The worldwide call for Shahidul's release galvanized his position not only as a photographer but also as a champion for the powerless. Following his arrest Time magazine included Shahidul in its list of Persons of the Year, 2018.Shahidul Alam is the founder of Chhobi Mela - the international photography exhibition, DRIK - a photo agency, and Pathshala - a photography s...2021-04-0525 min
The Bangla Cricket PodcastCricket Stories - Shahidul Alam RatanCEO of Capital Kids Cricket, Shahidul Alam Ratan joins Roushan to reflect on his personal journey with Bangladesh cricket. Ratan shares his stories about playing cricket in Bangladesh in the 1980s, training stars of today as a BCB coach, his work with Capital Kids Cricket and having the Kia Oval named after him.
2021-03-1433 min
The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket PodcastEp 22 - Shahidul Alam Ratan - They renamed the Kia Oval for his lockdown workThe inspiring story of Shahidul Alam Ratan, the CEO of Capital Kids Cricket Ratan has made a real difference to grass roots coaching for disadvantaged children & young people across London & they recently renamed the Kia Oval after him for his work during lockdown. A former Bangladesh cricketer, who has coached at elite and national level with Bangladesh & Malaysia Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-12-2643 min
NKATA: Art and ProcessesEP07: "Our subalterns have not sold out; our youngsters have not sold out". Nkata with Shahidul AlamSend us a textShahidul Alam (b.1955) is a Bangladeshi photojournalist, teacher and social activist. He has been a photographer for more than 40 years. His life and work can invariably be summarised as a service to society, culture and humanity. In 2014, he was awarded the Shilpakala Padak by the President of Bangladesh. In 2018 he received the Humanitarian Award from Lucie Awards. In the same year, he was named one of the Times Persons of The Year by Time Magazine. Alam founded the Drik Picture Library in 1989, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute in Dhaka in 1998, “which...2020-07-041h 39
NkataEP07: “Our subalterns have not sold out; our youngsters have not sold out”. Nkata with Shahidul AlamShahidul Alam (b.1955) is a Bangladeshi photojournalist, teacher and social activist. He has been a photographer for more than 40 years. His life and work can invariably be summarised as a service to society, culture and humanity. While in Dhaka in February 2020, Emeka Okereke visited Alam at his home – same apartment from which he was arrested and thrown in jail in 2018. This episode is the result of their extensive conversation about his life and work – his childhood, parents, family and dedication to social justice in Bangladesh. 2020-07-041h 39
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation PodcastThe value(s) of democracyDemocracy is under huge pressure everywhere, made worse by the global pandemic. Too many governments in too many places are failing to deliver on the basic social contract with their citizens. In this podcast, celebrated photographer and...
Democracy is under huge pressure everywhere, made worse by the global pandemic. Too many governments in too many places are failing to deliver on the basic social contract with their citizens. In this podcast, celebrated photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam of Bangladesh discusses these issues from the perspective of a country which struggles to conduct fair elections, where inequality is ex...2020-04-2322 min
Let’s Talk - AWANIShahidul Alam - More Than a ClickSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on what the future holds.2020-03-1308 min
Let’s TalkShahidul Alam - More Than a ClickSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on what the future holds.2020-03-1308 min
Let’s Talk - AWANIShahidul Alam - Capturing the WorldSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on the launch of his latest book "The Tide Will Turn".2020-03-1307 minLet’s TalkShahidul Alam - Capturing the WorldSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on the launch of his latest book "The Tide Will Turn".2020-03-1307 min
Let’s Talk - AWANIShahidul Alam - The Tide Will TurnSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on the launch of his newest book "The Tide Will Turn".2020-03-1307 min
Let’s TalkShahidul Alam - The Tide Will TurnSharaad Kuttan speaks to world-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, founder of the Drik Picture Library, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute and the Chobi Mela International Photography Festival on the launch of his newest book "The Tide Will Turn".2020-03-1307 min
B&H Photography PodcastThe B&H Photography Podcast – Memorable Moments from 2019It’s hard to believe that another year of the B&H Photography Podcast is on the books and, as has become our way, we close out the year with a casual conversation about our most memorable episodes from 2019. But before we get started, a recent count showed that we have listeners in all but 15 countries. To us, that’s remarkable, and we’d like to offer a very heartfelt thank you and best wishes for a happy holiday season to all our listeners around the world. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions for photography conversations in 2020. ...2019-12-2425 min
B&H Photography PodcastThe B&H Photography Podcast – Memorable Moments from 2019It’s hard to believe that another year of the B&H Photography Podcast is on the books and, as has become our way, we close out the year with a casual conversation about our most memorable episodes from 2019. But before we get started, a recent count showed that we have listeners in all but 15 countries. To us, that’s remarkable, and we’d like to offer a very heartfelt thank you and best wishes for a happy holiday season to all our listeners around the world. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions for photography conversations in 2020. ...2019-12-2425 min
B&H Photography PodcastThe B&H Photography Podcast – Memorable Moments from 2019It’s hard to believe that another year of the B&H Photography Podcast is on the books and, as has become our way, we close out the year with a casual conversation about our most memorable episodes from 2019. But before we get started, a recent count showed that we have listeners in all but 15 countries. To us, that’s remarkable, and we’d like to offer a very heartfelt thank you and best wishes for a happy holiday season to all our listeners around the world. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions for photography conversations in 2020. ...2019-12-2425 min
B&H Photography PodcastShahidul Alam - Politics Cannot Be Separated from My ArtWith an exhibition of his 40-year photographic career opening at the Rubin Museum of Art, in New York, photojournalist and social justice activist Shahidul Alam was kind enough to join us on the B&H Photography Podcast to discuss the current exhibit, his career, and the state of photojournalism around the world. Also joining us is scholar, archivist, and the author of Conversations on Conflict Photography, Dr. Lauren Walsh. Truth to Power is the name of the Alam’s exhibition and it is “a tribute to the numerous acts of resistance all across the globe and gives hope to...2019-11-141h 08
B&H Photography PodcastShahidul Alam - Politics Cannot Be Separated from My ArtWith an exhibition of his 40-year photographic career opening at the Rubin Museum of Art, in New York, photojournalist and social justice activist Shahidul Alam was kind enough to join us on the B&H Photography Podcast to discuss the current exhibit, his career, and the state of photojournalism around the world. Also joining us is scholar, archivist, and the author of Conversations on Conflict Photography, Dr. Lauren Walsh. Truth to Power is the name of the Alam’s exhibition and it is “a tribute to the numerous acts of resistance all across the globe and gives hope to...2019-11-141h 08
B&H Photography PodcastShahidul Alam - Politics Cannot Be Separated from My ArtWith an exhibition of his 40-year photographic career opening at the Rubin Museum of Art, in New York, photojournalist and social justice activist Shahidul Alam was kind enough to join us on the B&H Photography Podcast to discuss the current exhibit, his career, and the state of photojournalism around the world. Also joining us is scholar, archivist, and the author of Conversations on Conflict Photography, Dr. Lauren Walsh. Truth to Power is the name of the Alam’s exhibition and it is “a tribute to the numerous acts of resistance all across the globe and gives hope to...2019-11-141h 08
Himal Southasian Podcast ChannelHimal Interviews: Shahidul Alam on 2019 Indian electionsAs India heads towards the last phase of its month-long general elections, the results of the polls are being keenly anticipated not just by its citizens but also by many others in Southasia. Close links between the peoples – and politicians – of India and its regional neighbours means that the political landscape of the region’s largest country has considerable impact on its neighbourhood. Given worrying developments, such as the rise of majoritarian politics, not just in India but in several Southasian countries, the electoral outcome could affect the fate of their shared challenges as well.
Himal Southasian’s editor Aunohita Mojumdar...2019-05-0920 min
Thursday BreakfastAppropriation of Amazing clothing, political prisoner Dr Shahidul Alam, Ashmore Reef port authorisation, Hella Ibrahim on the MWFThursday Breakfast 23 August 2018with Em, Katia Scheherazade 7.00am Acknowledgement of country7.04am Sophiegrophy - Baby let's fly(link is external)7.09am Milouda - Gar Gar Ya Zoubida(link is external)7:15am Em and Katia speak with presenter, Scheherazade Bloul, about the appropriation of Amazigh cultural products in the wake ofMadonna wearing Amazigh clothing to the VMA(link is external)s.7:33am Katia speaks with Saiful Islam, colleague and brother-in-law of Dr Shahidul Alam, photographer, writer, curator, activist and Chairperson of Majority World who iscurrently imprisoned in Bangladesh(link is external) for "provocative comments" made in an Al-Jazeera interview.7:49am Em and Katia...2018-08-2200 min
PopTech Audio: PopCastsShahidul Alam: Photography's powerAfter an acclaimed career as a documentary photographer, Bangladeshi Shahidul Alam dedicated his life to bringing photography to the people. He started a number of projects and initiatives—including Pathshala, the South Asian Institute of Photography; Chobi Mela, the festival of photography in Asia; and Majority World, a global community interest initiative formed to provide a platform for indigenous photographers.2011-11-0721 min