Bangladeshi photographer wins third place at Doha Photography Award 2025
Md Tanveer Hassan Rohan’s image capturing Bangladesh’s traditional rice processing earns global recognition among 31,000 submissions
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladeshi photographer Md Tanveer Hassan Rohan has gained international recognition after winning third place in the “Color” category of the Doha Photography Award 2025, one of the world’s most competitive visual-arts contests.
Independent outlet BDnews24.com reported that Rohan received 75,000 Qatari riyals ($20,520) for his photograph “Traditional Rice Process in Bangladesh.” The prize was presented by Qatar’s Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani during the Doha Photography Festival last week.
This year’s edition drew an extraordinary 31,681 submissions from 5,206 photographers across 101 countries. Qatar’s Shaima Al Matawa secured first place, while Bahrain’s Ali Al Qamishi finished second.
Rohan’s winning image portrays workers spreading golden grains of paddy across a chatal — a traditional open-air rice yard — in Brahmanbaria, eastern Bangladesh. The composition captures the symmetry, labour, and rhythm of village life, reflecting the enduring bond between culture and livelihood in the country’s rural economy.
Rohan said the photograph tells a broader story of how art can preserve heritage. “Bangladesh’s traditions are woven into its daily work. Through my lens I wanted the world to see that connection,” he said.
A Dhaka native, Rohan studied at Residential Model School and College before moving to the United Kingdom and later completing photojournalism training at the New York Institute of Photography. Now based in the United States, he has built a career spanning continents and more than 700 international awards.
His portfolio includes recognition from National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year, Sony World Photography Awards, LensCulture–Magnum Photography Awards, Sharjah Exposure International, and Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3). His works have been exhibited in over 45 countries.
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