Dr. Kumar Bishwajit Sutradhar is an award-winning documentary photographer from
Bangladesh whose work powerfully foregrounds marginalized voices and unseen social
realities. Rooted in social justice, environmental crises, women’s empowerment, and humancentered
narratives, his photography goes beyond documentation to inspire awareness,
empathy, and change.
For over a decade, he has participated in more than 50 national and international
exhibitions, with his work showcased across Australia, Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, India, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Montenegro, and Bangladesh. His compelling
visual storytelling has reached global audiences and earned widespread critical recognition.
Dr. Kumar’s work has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Grand Winner of
the International Save Water Competition (Australia, 2013) and the Peoples and Planet
International Award (2013). More recently, his photography was recognized at the
Bangladesh Press Photo Contest (Politics, 2025), the World Environment Day Photography
Contest by ICDDR,B (Climate Change, 2025), and “Framing Possibilities” by UNICEF–UNFPA
(Child Marriage, 2025). His earlier recognitions include the Sony World Photography Awards
(London, 2015), International Filter Photo Competition (Japan, 2013 – Special Merit Award),
the Humanity Photo Awards (HPA, 2013), the Spanish Photography Competition (2014), and
multiple accolades across Spain, Turkey, India, and Bangladesh.
He believes the role of a photographer extends beyond aesthetics to making invisible voices
visible. Through his work, he challenges dominant narratives and advocates for education,
human rights, and gender equity. Alongside his photographic practice, Dr. Kumar is an
educator and mentor, having served as a lecturer, workshop instructor, competition judge,
and mentor to emerging photographers. During his PhD at UNSW Sydney, he was also
recognized for his work in scientific photography, earning an award from the Electron
Microscopy Unit at UNSW for imaging ultrasmall nanoparticles, a ground-breaking visual
achievement later exhibited in Australia and Italy (2025).
He has also completed multiple internationally recognized certifications from the University
of Birmingham (UK), University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC, USA), Procter &
Gamble (USA), the British Orthodontic Society (UK), and the Institute of Digital Dentistry
(New Zealand), specializing in Advanced Clinical Dental Photography. Currently, he serves as
a Mentor at Tooth Tomorrow Bangladesh (TTBD), supporting dental professionals
nationwide through advanced visual documentation and communication. Beyond
photography, he remains actively engaged in social and humanitarian initiatives with
organizations such as HOPES Foundation, JAAGO Foundation, and Bangladesh Youth
Environmental Initiative (BYEI) and Community Action, advancing education, environmental
advocacy, and community development.
Awarded Photographer of the Week - Week 02, 2026
