Mohammad Alam (photojournalist)

Mohammad Alam was a Bangladeshi photo journalist.[1] He is a recipient of Ekushey Padak.[2]

Career

In 1968, Alam joined the The Azad in Dhaka. In 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation war, he joined the Mujibnagar Government. After the Independence of Bangladesh, he was appointed the official photographer of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In 1975, he resigned from government service and joined The Sangbad. In 1983, he joined the The Daily Ittefaq.[3]

In 2010, Alam was awarded the Ekushey Padak for his contribution to journalism.[4]

Death

Alam died on 11 January 2008 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His burial was given a guard of honor by Bangladesh Police.[3]

References
  1. "Photo journalist Ataur Rahman Babu passes away - National". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  2. "M Alam's death anniv observed". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  3. "Photojournalist Mohammad Alam passes away". The Daily Star. 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  4. "15 named for Ekushey Padak-2010". The Daily Star. 2010-02-17. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
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