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Muhammad Amdad Hossain
- Documentary Photographer & Visual Artist
- Chittagong, Bangladesh
Biography
Muhammad Amdad Hossain is a 26-year-old award-winning freelance visual artist and documentary photographer from Chittagong, Bangladesh. His work captures the resilience and dignity of people affected by poverty, pollution, and climate change, particularly in the vulnerable communities of Bangladesh. Amdad’s imagery is deeply rooted in social justice, environmental storytelling, and visual empathy. His photography has been recognized worldwide, with over 200 international awards, features in more than 150 publications including The Guardian, CNN, BBC, and Forbes, and exhibitions in over 40 countries. He collaborates with global photo agencies and serves as a juror for major international photography contests.
Awards & Honors
- Grand Jury Winner – Photogenic Mind Photo Contest, UAE, 2025
- FIAP Gold Medal – Honorary Award – XVI ASISAFOTO Contest, Spain, 2025
- First Youth Prize – South Asia Region – Walk of Water: Water Towers Photo Contest, Germany, 2025
- Winner – Marai Photo Grant by Agence France-Presse (AFP), France, 2025
- Second Place (2x) – Kolari Vision ‘Life in Another Light’ Photo Contest, USA, 2025
- Shortlisted – Sony World Photography Awards (Open), Global, 2025
- Finalist – 22nd Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest (Drone/Aerial), USA, 2025
- First Place – OnTheWall Black & White Competition, UK, 2025
- Second Prize + 5 Jury Choice Prizes – reEarth International Art Prize, New Zealand, 2025
- Highly Commended (2x) – Memorial Maria Luisa Photo & Video Contest, Spain, 2025
- Winner (Fishing Category) – Power Watersports Photography Awards, Spain, 2025
- Third Place – FirstHand Stories of the Year, USA, 2025
- Fourth Prize (H2O & Nature) – International Photo Contest, Italy, 2025
- Grand Jury March Winner – Photogenic Mind, UAE, 2025
- Second Place – Parallel Visions Photo Contest, Hungary, 2025
- National Champion & Top 10 Winner – Wiki Loves Folklore, Bangladesh, 2025
- Winner (April Theme ‘Abstract’) – HIPA Instagram Photo Contest, Dubai, 2025
- Winner – Shining a Light on Energy Efficiency, Belgium, 2025
- Overall Winner – International Photography Competition – City of Latina, Italy, 2025
- Second Place – OnTheWall Raw Earth Competition, UK, 2025
- …and many more.
Exhibitions
- Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, UK, 2025
- Photo|Frome Open Call – Station Gallery, UK, 2025
- Thrive! Healthy People • Healthy Planet, USA, 2025
- Kolga Tbilisi Photo Exhibition, Georgia, 2025
- City of Latina International Photo Exhibition, Italy, 2025
- World Art Dubai – Rove Emerging Artist Stand, UAE, 2025
- Marco Polo Institute of Classical Arts, Italy, 2025
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Exhibition, Italy, 2025
- Watersports Photography Awards – Ocean Power WPA, Spain, 2025
- John Ruskin Prize Finalist Showcase, UK, 2024
- Global Development Conference Photo Showcase, Fiji, 2024
- Esperanza Pertusa Award Exhibition, Spain, 2023
- PhotoEspaña / Fundación Esperanza Pertusa, Spain, 2022
- Plastic is Forever – Rotonde du Mont-Blanc, Switzerland, 2021
- EVOLVE – Scope Art Fair, USA, 2022
- Jalón Ángel Photo Exhibition – Universidad San Jorge, Spain, 2022–2023
- Banality of Evil in Daily Life – Alte Münze, Germany, 2020–2021
- Head On Environmental Awards, Australia, 2023
- ISESCO Headquarters Photography Exhibition, Morocco, 2023
- Heidelberger Fotopreis – Heidelberg City Library, Germany, 2022
- …and many more.
Judging Roles
- 2025 – BSMe2e Master Global Talent Contest
- 2024 – Wiki Loves Earth International Photo Contest
- 2023 – Global Photography Awards
- 2023 – MUSE Photography Awards
- 2023 – New York Photography Awards
- and Served on multiple international juries for photo and art competitions
Professional Collaborations
- ZUMA Press, USA (2022–Present)
- Solent News & Photo Agency Limited, UK (2020–Present)
- Majority World CIC, UK (2022–Present)
- NurPhoto Agency, ITALY (2022–Present)
- Science Photo Library, UK (2023–Present)
- Amazing Aerial Agency, CROATIA (2024–Present)
- Cover Media, UK (2024–Present)
Skills
- Visual storytelling and photojournalism
- Advanced use of Canon EOS systems & drone cameras
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro
- Digital asset management and photo archiving
- Art-based advocacy for environmental and human rights issues
Member
- Asian Art Association (AAA) in Singapore
Featured Publications
The Guardian, CNN World, BBC, Forbes, The Times (UK), L’OBS, United Nations, Franceinfo, ESCAP, UNESCO, South China Morning Post, Microsoft Start, Salon, Yahoo News, Adventure, Global Times, ZEIT ONLINE, WELT, STERN, Der Patriot, Arab48, GMX, Financial Times, The Mirror Asia, The Daily Ittefaq, Dhaka Post, National Geographic, Earth.com, and many others.
Published in over 150 outlets across 50+ countries.