2024-07-08 10:18:00
Timu Hossain, a young Bangladeshi wildlife photographer and environmentalist, won the fourth prize for his participation in the 7th International Photo Exhibition organized by Kolkata Journalists Club. On March 15, 16 and 17, the exhibition was held in four categories at the Ho Chi Minh Gallery in Kolkata.
On Friday (July 5), Calcutta Journalist Club President Tanhik Sen handed over the medal and certificate to Timu Hossain, the winner of the competition. At that time, other officials of the organization were present.
Timu Hossain is a talented wildlife photographer from Bangladesh. He was interested in photography since his student days. Now besides business, he is working on environmental awareness, especially to ensure the safe life of wild animals. The photographs taken by this young man are regularly published in the form of features in the country’s leading English newspaper ‘Daily Star’.
Timu Hossain traveled abroad to various forests of the country, especially Sundarbans, Satchari National Park, to photograph birds and other wildlife.
In response to receiving the award, Timu Hossain told RisingBD that receiving the award is definitely a recognition of the work. Everyone likes it. This award made me more responsible in working with wildlife and birds. Good thing, the country has won the most international awards in photography. I could also add a feather there.