Chobi Mela Promises to Return

Chobi Mela VIII, the biggest festival of photography in Asia, closed yesterday across 10 venues in Dhaka, drawing curtains on exhibitions by 30 photographers from 22 countries across the world on the theme of 'Intimacy'. Director of the festival, Shahidul Alam promised to bring the festival back in 2017 for a ninth edition, on a new theme and featuring newer, more avant-garde work. Here are glimpses of the exhibit that drew high praises from visiting artists and audiences.
 

Photo: STAR