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GMB Akash: The Story of the Bangladeshi Story-Teller

GMB Akash, a man recognized for his outstanding photography skills and storytelling all over social media, not just nationally but internationally. He was born in 1977 and subconsciously started taking pictures from 1996 until now when he says he has not spent a single day without taking pictures. Akash is an award-winning international photojournalist and documentary photographer whose work has been exhibited worldwide and published and featured in over 100 international publications, from National Geographicto Newsweek and several others like Vogue, Time, Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Economist, PDN and several others. He spent over two decades establishing a reputation as one of the top professional photographers in the country and deserves every bit of the recognition. The TINDS team had the fantastic opportunity to talk with the maestro about his journey of coming this far.

TINDS: Tell us a little bit about your childhood.

AKASH: I was born in Dhaka. My father was a freedom fighter, and he

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GMB Akash is a compassionate and award-winning photographer from Bangladesh who dedicates his life to capturing the essence of people living on the edge of society around the world. Through his lens, he has a unique ability to translate the raw emotions and human experiences of marginalized and vulnerable communities into breathtaking visuals.

His photography transcends mere visual representation of poverty, oppression, and social injustice. It serves as a powerful tool for raising awareness and fostering social change. By capturing the beauty and dignity of individuals often ignored or forgotten by society, he inspires us to strive for a more just and equitable world.

GMB Akash’s photography is not only soulful and stirring but also a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. His work has been featured in over 100 major publications, including Vogue, Time, Sunday Times, Newsweek, Geo, Stern, Der Spiegel, The Fader, Brand Eins, The Guardian, Marie Claire, Colors, The Economist, The New Internationalist, Kontinente, Amnesty Journal, C

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An Interview With Photojournalist G.M.B. Akash

This is a very special interview with an international, award-winning photojournalist G.M.B. Akash. He is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and represented by Panos Pictures. Wrangling him into finding the time to answer these questions took some doing because he was always on the road working on one project or another. So, I am truly honored to host his images and his responses to a few of my questions here on Tiffinbox. If you have any questions or comments for him, please do submit them at the end of this post!

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from? How old are you?

I grew up in a home far removed from my profession. Throughout my childhood I did not have access to photographers, their work, or even a camera. Photography did not exist for me in theory or in practice. Then a decade ago I found my father’s old camera and my life took a different turn. My fascination for the captured image was uncontainable and overcame everything — even my inexperience. Not knowing what I was doing or why, I went everywhere shoot