GMB Akash

Photographer

Birthday June 8, 1977

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Dhaka, Bangladesh

Age 47 years old

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About

Photojournalist whose work has been featured in more than 100 international magazines, including Newsweek, National Geographic and Amnesty Journal. He has won widespread acclaim for projects like Survivors (2012), which depicts the plight of people on the fringes of society. 

Before Fame

He grew up in Narayangonj, Bengladesh and earned a B.A. in photojournalism from Pathshala South Asian Media Institute.

Trivia

He is the founder of the First Light Institute of Photography, located in Bangladesh. 

Family Life

His parents were very supportive of his photography career. 

Associated With

He and Shomi Patwary are both famous photographers from Bangladesh.