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The story of preserving heritage.

This is the last remaining Malar, a traditional boat of Bengal with a design that dates back over 3,000 years. Due to rapid urbanization, this heritage is disappearing. Preserving large wooden hull in Bangladesh is incredibly challenging. Sadly, this is kind of large hull nearly extinct today.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Gold

Travel

Non Professional

The story of preserving heritage.

This is the last remaining Malar, a traditional boat of Bengal with a design that dates back over 3,000 years. Due to rapid urbanization, this heritage is disappearing. Preserving large wooden hull in Bangladesh is incredibly challenging. Sadly, this is kind of large hull nearly extinct today.

About Artist

Md. Arifuzzaman

Md. Arifuzzaman Zaman is a Bangladeshi visual storyteller whose journey into photography began at the age of 35, after receiving a small camera as a gift from his sister-in-law in Florida. Inspired from childhood by films, literature, cultures, rituals, and the beauty of everyday life, he gradually transformed from a passionate reader into a dedicated storyteller through photography. Now over 50, he has spent more than 16 years developing a distinctive visual language rooted in authenticity, emotion, and human connection. He learned from acclaimed photographer GMB Akash and further refined his craft through workshops at Counter Foto school. His work focuses on documentary, travel, street, and cultural photography, with a deep interest in preserving human stories, traditions, spirituality, and the poetic rhythm of everyday life. Rather than pursuing staged narratives or stereotypes, he seeks to capture the quiet dignity and soulful essence of people and places. His photography has received numerous international recognitions, including the Xposure International Photography Award, Urban Photo Award, Budapest International Photography Award, Global Photography Award, Tokyo Foto Festival Award, Photographer of the week on AAP, One Eye land Travel Award, and Gold Award in the 1839 Color Photography Contest 2025, Life framer color contest winner of 2026, Finalist in World Food Photography contest 2026. His work has appeared in renowned publications including The Guardian, National Geographic, The Daily Telegraph, All about Photo.com, South Florida, Sun Sentinel, Amnesty International, The Daily Star, and Prothom Alo. His photo stories have also been featured on 121clicks.com and Edge of Humanity Magazine. He believes photography is “the mystic reflection of life—a mirror veiled in shadows and light, whispering stories only the soul can hear.” Email : [email protected] Website: https://1x.com/arifzamaneyes, https://fstoppers.com/u/arif Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arif_zaman_eyes/

Md. Arifuzzaman

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Architecture, Landscapes, People, People, Photojournalism, Photojournalism, Sports, Street, Travel

Location

Bangladesh

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