Muhammad Amdad Hossain wins Latina International Photography Competition with environmental image
Muhammad Amdad Hossain, a Bangladeshi photographer, won the third edition of the Concorso Internazionale di Fotografia Città di Latina held in late May. His winning photograph, 'Survival amidst pollution,' depicts children scavenging in a toxic waste dump in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The jury included Fabio Bucciarelli, Chris Knight, Lucia Spagnuolo, and Massimiliano Tonelli. Hossain's work highlights environmental injustice and occupational health risks faced by waste pickers, mostly children and the elderly, who work without protective gear in the Halishahar landfill. He aims to raise awareness and empathy, advocating for change. Hossain views photography as a tool for activism and storytelling, focusing on resilience and dignity rather than victimization. He spends time with his subjects to earn their trust and document their humanity. The competition is organized by the city of Latina.
Key facts
- Muhammad Amdad Hossain won the third edition of the Concorso Internazionale di Fotografia Città di Latina.
- The competition took place in late May.
- His winning photograph is titled 'Survival amidst pollution'.
- The photo shows children scavenging in a toxic waste dump in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
- The jury included Fabio Bucciarelli, Chris Knight, Lucia Spagnuolo, and Massimiliano Tonelli.
- Hossain is from Bangladesh and is established in international photography.
- The photo was taken at the Halishahar landfill, one of the largest in Chattogram.
- Hossain believes art and photography are inherently political when addressing reality.
Entities
Artists
- Muhammad Amdad Hossain
Institutions
- Concorso Internazionale di Fotografia Città di Latina
- Artribune
Locations
- Latina
- Italy
- Chattogram
- Bangladesh
- Halishahar