Generation Z Revolution In Bangladesh
Photographer
Syed Mahabubul Kader, Bangladesh
Socials
Bangladesh witnessed a historic uprising after 15 years of authoritarian rule. What began as a peaceful student protest against a discriminatory quota system quickly escalated into a nationwide movement demanding democracy and justice. The state responded with extreme violence, killing over 1,500 people and injuring thousands. Despite internet shutdowns and curfews, citizens took to the streets. On August 5, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country to India, marking the fall of the regime. This project documents the courage, anger, and resilience of a generation fighting for freedom.
Bio
Syed Mahabubul Kader is an independent photojournalist in Bangladesh with a 12-year career documenting political issues, social issues and cultural events. As a contributing photographer at Zuma Press, his work has been featured in major publications worldwide, including National Geographic, Geo Magazine, The Mail, The Times, The Courier, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, La Vie Magazine and many others. His award-winning images have been exhibited globally, showcasing his dedication to capturing the essence of human experience.
Awards
Recipient of more than 50 national and international photography awards and recognitions, including:
• Category Winner at the Environmental Photographer of the Year, organized by CIWEM (UK), 2025.
• Curated Award at PX3: State of the World, organized by PX3 (France), 2025.
• Category Winner at Hidden Beauty, organized by the Lucie Foundation (USA), 2025.
• National Award Winner (Bangladesh) at the Sony World Photography Awards, organized by Sony, 2025.
• Finalist & Honorable Mention at The Flow Photo Contest, organized by MPB (USA), 2024.
• Shortlist Winner at the Wisden-MCC Cricket Photo of the Year, organized by Wisden & Marylebone Cricket Club (England), 2023.
• Second Place in the Food for Sale category at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, organized by Pink Lady (UK), 2022.
• Shortlist Winner at the Wisden-MCC Cricket Photo of the Year, organized by Wisden & Marylebone Cricket Club (England), 2021.
• Certificate of Merit at the Xposure International Photography Awards, organized by Xposure (United Arab Emirates), 2021.
• First Place at the Street Photography Competition, organized by I-Shot-It, 2021.
• HIPA Instagram Winner, organized by HIPA (Dubai, UAE), 2021.
• Silver Winner at PX3 (Prix de la Photographie Paris), organized by PX3 (France), 2020.
• Top 5 at the Allard Prize Photography Competition, organized by the Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (Canada), 2019.
• Runner-up at the Wisden-MCC Cricket Photo of the Year, organized by Wisden & Marylebone Cricket Club (England), 2018.
