Rohingya Refugee Photographyer

“Just as the wave can not exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.” Albert Schweitzer As the world celebrate World Photography Day 2021, I would like to honor my photographer friend Abul Kalam whose selfless dedication to serve his people through his passion in photography by showing to the world what a Rohingya is inside a refugee camp. Through the lens of his camera he takes us to the time his people struggled as they undertook the arduous journey to come to Bangladesh. He shows us a daily glimpse of what life is inside the refugee camps and he silently captures and preserves the milestones of his people; their ups and downs in life; the innocent joy of the children coming together to play outside their shelters; the unbearable sorrow and anguish that painted their bare faces when they reached the shore of Bangladesh. All these he documents in the hopes that the international communities will be aware of the Rohingya, of their plights and continued oppression to this day to let us know that they too are human beings with emotions just like us, deserving to be really seen and be heard, not forgotten and to appeal to us that they be fully accepted by society. While doing this service to his people, Abul Kalam also struggles and sacrifices a lot for there is little to earn as a photographer and so much memories to be kept close to his soul to pass on to the next generations of Rohingya as their source of inspiration to motivate them to become a well learned and good abiding citizens. And for us, a lesson learned so that our society will not make the same mistakes and commit atrocities and bring nightmare to the innocent and defenseless people. As a photographer, Abul has immortalized all the emotions of his people in each of his photo that conveys to the world the thoughts and the silent pleas of his people. He too yearns to go back to his homeland and longs to see his people freed from the political chain that shackles them and hinder their souls to soar high to fly and their dreams be made into reality. Thank you for your lifetime of selfless commitment to your people and to your generosity to me and to everyone. #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

“Just as the wave can not exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.” Albert Schweitzer As the world celebrate World Photography Day 2021, I would like to honor my photographer friend Abul Kalam whose selfless dedication to serve his people through his passion in photography by showing to the world what a Rohingya is inside a refugee camp. Through the lens of his camera he takes us to the time his people struggled as they undertook the arduous journey to come to Bangladesh. He shows us a daily glimpse of what life is inside the refugee camps and he silently captures and preserves the milestones of his people; their ups and downs in life; the innocent joy of the children coming together to play outside their shelters; the unbearable sorrow and anguish that painted their bare faces when they reached the shore of Bangladesh. All these he documents in the hopes that the international communities will be aware of the Rohingya, of their plights and continued oppression to this day to let us know that they too are human beings with emotions just like us, deserving to be really seen and be heard, not forgotten and to appeal to us that they be fully accepted by society. While doing this service to his people, Abul Kalam also struggles and sacrifices a lot for there is little to earn as a photographer and so much memories to be kept close to his soul to pass on to the next generations of Rohingya as their source of inspiration to motivate them to become a well learned and good abiding citizens. And for us, a lesson learned so that our society will not make the same mistakes and commit atrocities and bring nightmare to the innocent and defenseless people. As a photographer, Abul has immortalized all the emotions of his people in each of his photo that conveys to the world the thoughts and the silent pleas of his people. He too yearns to go back to his homeland and longs to see his people freed from the political chain that shackles them and hinder their souls to soar high to fly and their dreams be made into reality. Thank you for your lifetime of selfless commitment to your people and to your generosity to me and to everyone. #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

My photography of the world 🌍📷🥲”Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.”Saint AugustineJustice is not just for the rich and powerful but most especially for the poor and helpless. It is our moral obligation to see to it that this kind of depravity in life will end – the threat of extreme poverty and food insecurity, and living without any dignity. We owe it to our children and to all the children to do right by them. To strive to make a safe haven for them. Where every child’s future is secure and free from any form of violence.Photography courtesy of Abul kalam

My portrait photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😯 Wonderful shot work in the Rohingya Refugee Camp. Photography by Abul kalam.

My portrait photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😯 Wonderful shot work in the Rohingya Refugee Camp. Photography by Abul kalam.

My portrait photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😯 Wonderful shot work in the Rohingya Refugee Camp. Photography by Abul kalam.

My portrait photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😯 Wonderful shot work in the Rohingya Refugee Camp. Photography by Abul kalam.

“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice require sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”Martin Luther King, Jr.Rohingya have long faced discrimination against them in their homeland and even in the host countries where they sought refuge. The amount of abuse and the harassments that they have had to deal with every day wherever they go is adding to their long list of sufferings. As every nation moves towards progress that progress must also factor in the Rohingya. They must not be forgotten nor their cries be unheard for social security and Justice are for all including those who are stateless.RohingyarefugeesEndstatelessPhoto courtesy ofAbul Kalam photography

My photography of the world 🌍📷😿😿 “Until one has loved an animal , a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France This cat is part of a Rohingya shopkeeper’s family who worries about their uncertain future and is very much concerned about the dire situation they all face in the camps. Asking among themselves “where will they go from here and can they take with them their beloved pets? Where can we find work to have money to buy foods?” #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photos courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

My photography of the world 🌍📷😿😿 “Until one has loved an animal , a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France This cat is part of a Rohingya shopkeeper’s family who worries about their uncertain future and is very much concerned about the dire situation they all face in the camps. Asking among themselves “where will they go from here and can they take with them their beloved pets? Where can we find work to have money to buy foods?” #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photos courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

A majestic light in the sky. It is an awesome moment, breathtaking even to witness such a grandeur beauty of the twilight that it takes us away to a magical place. Such a reprieve to us who only see endless darkness and gloom and with that sight brings a new hope that shines on us, reminding us that in every dark clouds shines a silver lining. We just have to look for it with faith in our hearts. ❤️❤️ 🙏 #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography Taken today on the 12th of August 2021.

A majestic light in the sky. It is an awesome moment, breathtaking even to witness such a grandeur beauty of the twilight that it takes us away to a magical place. Such a reprieve to us who only see endless darkness and gloom and with that sight brings a new hope that shines on us, reminding us that in every dark clouds shines a silver lining. We just have to look for it with faith in our hearts. ❤️❤️ 🙏 #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography Taken today on the 12th of August 2021.

#My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😊😊 #Wonderful shot of the twilight. #From Refugee Camp in Cox’sBazar, Bangladesh2021 #Refugee Life #Photography by Abul kalam #Anybody share with my photograph #Photography by Abul kalam #Date 12/08/2021 #My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😊😊 #Wonderful shot of the twilight. #From Refugee Camp in Cox’sBazar, Bangladesh2021 #Refugee Life #Photography by Abul kalam #Anybody share with my photograph #Photography by Abul kalam #Date 12/08/2021

#My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😊😊 #Wonderful shot of the twilight. #From Refugee Camp in Cox’sBazar, Bangladesh2021 #Refugee Life #Photography by Abul kalam #Anybody share with my photograph #Photography by Abul kalam #Date 12/08/2021 #My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏😊😊 #Wonderful shot of the twilight. #From Refugee Camp in Cox’sBazar, Bangladesh2021 #Refugee Life #Photography by Abul kalam #Anybody share with my photograph #Photography by Abul kalam #Date 12/08/2021

My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏🥲 “The mother’s heart is the child’s school – room.” Henry Ward Beecher A widow teaches her two sons how to read the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam while she cradles her third child in her arms. She is left to take care of her three children and raise them all by herself as best as she could because her husband died while traveling to Malaysia. She is trying to be brave and carry on life for the sake of her children all the while worrying about their future and wanting to have a better life for her children. #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏🥲 “The mother’s heart is the child’s school – room.” Henry Ward Beecher A widow teaches her two sons how to read the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam while she cradles her third child in her arms. She is left to take care of her three children and raise them all by herself as best as she could because her husband died while traveling to Malaysia. She is trying to be brave and carry on life for the sake of her children all the while worrying about their future and wanting to have a better life for her children. #Rohingya #refugees #Endstateless Photo courtesy of Abul Kalam photography

My photography of the world 🌍📷🙏🥲”The mother’s heart is the child’s school – room.”Henry Ward BeecherA widow teaches her two sons how to read the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam while she cradles her third child in her arms. She is left to take care of her three children and raise them all by herself as best as she could because her husband died while traveling to Malaysia. She is trying to be brave and carry on life for the sake of her children all the while worrying about their future and wanting to have a better life for her children.RohingyarefugeesEndstatelessPhoto courtesy of Abul Kalam photography