Dhaka Snippet: Jibon’s photographic publication ‘Witness to the Uprising’ launched

City Desk:

The photographic publication titled ‘Witness to the Uprising’ by noted photojournalist Jibon Ahmed was launched at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD drawing a diverse audience of journalists, artists, intellectuals, and members of the diplomatic community.

Edited by Mashruk Ahmed and jointly published by University Press Limited (UPL) and Netra News, the 350-page book features over 170 striking photographs along with journal entries documenting the events of the July Uprising in 2024; one of the most turbulent chapters in Bangladesh’s recent history, say UNB.

Shot while on assignment and later while in hiding, Jibon Ahmed’s work offers a deeply personal and fearless visual narrative of protest, resistance, and the eventual collapse of a regime. His lens captures the raw emotion and chaos of the streets, standing as a testament to the power and responsibility of photojournalism under fire.

During the launch, attendees were given insights into the making of the book, with reflections shared by the editor and the publishers. The publication, ‘Witness to the Uprising’, stands not only as a chronicle of historical events but also as a tribute to the courage of those who risk everything to record and reveal the truth, the speakers said at the launching event.

The event concluded with an open invitation to explore the accompanying photo exhibition, which will be on display at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka from August 7 to 11.