1st National Street Photo Festival

Celebrating Street Photography, Creativity, and 200 Years of Photography The Alliance of Photographers (AOP) presents the 1st National Street Photo Festival of Bangladesh, a celebration of street photography, emerging photographic talent, and the art of capturing everyday life through the lens. The festival will be inaugurated on 20 November 2026 at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together photography enthusiasts, emerging photographers, and art lovers to celebrate the power of visual storytelling. Following an open call launched in mid-August, the festival received an impressive 2,721 photographs from approximately 700 student photographers representing 52 universities and colleges across Bangladesh. After a rigorous and careful jury evaluation, 43 photographs have been selected for the print exhibition, while another 50 photographs will be featured in a digital screening. Together, these selected works offer a compelling glimpse into the diverse perspectives, creative expressions, and everyday realities captured by the next generation of Bangladeshi photographers. The festival aims to create a national platform for young photographic talent, encouraging visual exploration, artistic exchange, and a deeper appreciation of street photography as a form of cultural expression and documentary storytelling. The recipients of the First, Second, and Third Prizes, along with 10 Honourable Mentions, will be officially announced during the opening ceremony on 20 November 2026. The award recipients will be formally presented with their awards at the closing ceremony on 24 November 2026. Recognising outstanding photographic vision and creative achievement, these awards celebrate the talent, dedication, and fresh perspectives of student photographers from across the country. A Tribute to Henri Cartier-Bresson Marking 200 years of photography, the festival also pays tribute to the legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, whose pioneering approach to candid photography and his concept of the “decisive moment” helped shape the language of modern street photography. His enduring legacy continues to inspire photographers around the world to observe life attentively, recognise fleeting moments, and reveal extraordinary stories within the ordinary. This tribute connects the festival's celebration of emerging Bangladeshi talent with a rich international photographic heritage. The festival is organised by the Alliance of Photographers (AOP), with the support of Alliance Française de Dhaka, the Embassy of France in Bangladesh, and City Bank. Festival Details Opening Ceremony: 20 November 2026 Closing Ceremony: 24 November 2026 Venue: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka