Biography

Rokeya Sultana 

From Madonna to Earth, Water, and Air

Rokeya Sultana is an internationally recognized, versatile artist and a Fulbright Fellow. Her deep and unique artistic expression has made her one of the most significant contemporary painters in South Asia.

Early Life and Education

From childhood, Rokeya had a deep passion for art, which was shaped by her experiences of living in different countries and being a refugee during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. These experiences later influenced her artwork. She studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, and at Santiniketan, where she mastered various artistic techniques. Her journey took her to the international stage, with a residency at L’Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut in Paris, which further enriched her artistic career.

Artistic Career and International Recognition

Rokeya Sultana has received numerous national and international awards, including recognition at the 9th Asian Biennale, the National Art Exhibition (Dhaka), and the 3rd Bharat Bhavan Biennale (India). Her works have been exhibited in many countries, including Poland, Germany, Morocco, Oman, France, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Taiwan, Nepal, Korea, Denmark, Pakistan, India, and the USA (Denver, Wyoming, New York), among others. Each exhibition has challenged viewers to see art in a new way.

Artistic Style and Themes

Rokeya moves seamlessly between abstract and figurative art. She uses different mediums—canvas, printmaking, and metal sculptures—but always ensures that the medium enhances the message, not the other way around. Her tools, from paintbrushes to printmaking rollers and welding electrodes, become an extension of her emotions and thoughts.

One of her standout works is Fata Morgana, where she visually represents a mirage, capturing the contrast between human desires, dreams, and reality.

In Madonna and Earth, Water, Air, Rokeya attempts to break free from personal and societal illusions. Though these works differ in their artistic approach, both are deeply personal reflections of her journey as an artist and a human being.

Madonna: The Struggles of a Woman

Rokeya’s Madonna series portrays the struggles of a middle-class mother. Through these paintings, she depicts a working mother battling societal, economic, and environmental challenges to raise her daughter as an independent and strong individual. It captures the dual pressures of maternal love and responsibility on one hand, and the longing for personal freedom within a restrictive society on the other.

From a feminist perspective, Madonna is not just a personal story—it is a powerful statement on women’s survival in a patriarchal world. A mother’s struggle isn’t just for her child; it is also for her dreams, freedom, and identity. Madonna embodies this fight, showing both the tenderness of motherhood and the determination to break social barriers.

In global art history, Madonna paintings have inspired many artists. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Madonna of the Rocks to Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and Edvard Munch’s Madonna, Rokeya’s Madonna stands among them with its own unique voice.

Earth, Water, Air: A Reflection on Nature and Existence

One of Rokeya’s most notable environmental artworks is Earth, Water, Air, which offers an abstract interpretation of Bangladesh’s landscapes. However, beyond beauty, the painting also asks an important question: how are we treating our planet?

Globally, many artists have created works about climate change, such as Antony Gormley’s Earth Body, Olafur Eliasson’s Ice Watch, and Nils Udo’s Water Bench. In this conversation, Rokeya’s Earth, Water, Air holds its own significance.

Her multi-layered and versatile artworks act as bottled messages, floating towards us with a warning. Are we ready to listen? She highlights the shrinking of land, the loss of rivers and wetlands, and the increasing pollution of air. Her art is not just about capturing nature—it is also a wake-up call.

Present and Legacy

Today, Rokeya divides her time between Dhaka and Sydney, working in her studios in both cities. Her art blends modern and traditional styles, enriching Bangladesh’s artistic heritage.

But she is more than just an artist—she is an ambassador of Bangladeshi art on the global stage. Her paintings are a reflection of society, culture, history, and personal experiences, touching the hearts of art lovers worldwide.

In short, through her creativity, Rokeya Sultana is making Bangladesh proud on the world stage.

Education

1983: MFA (Printmaking) Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, India

1980: BFA (Printmaking) Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Award and  Scholarship

2025: Ekushey Padak in Painting by The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh

2022 : Retrospective exhibition at Delhi done by ICCR Indian Govt.

2022  : Retrospective exhibition at Kolkata done by ICCR Indian Govt.

2022  : 50 years of celebration – Bangladesh and America, organized by American Embassy and EMK center.

2017   : Visiting Artist Residency, Open Print Studio, Toronto Canada.

2012 : Fulbright Research Grant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA.

2003 : French Government Scholarship, L’Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut

2002  : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award, National Art Exhibition

2001 : Ananya Shirsha Dash Award (awarded to ten leading women of 2001)

2000  : Daily Janakantha Second Best Award, 1st Bangladesh Charushilpi Sangsad Biennale Art Awards

1999  : Honorable Mention Award in Painting, 9th Asian Biennale, organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

1998  : National award for Best Work (Bengal Foundation Award), organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

1985  : Best award in Printmaking, National Young Artists Art Exhibition, organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

1995   : Grand Prize Award, Third Bharat Bhaban International Print Biennial, India

1992   : Purchase Award, Somerstown Gallery, 4th Biennial, NY, USA

1981 : Indian Government Scholarship for Masters in Fine Arts

1980  : Best Award in Etching, Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts, Dhaka

1979  : Best Award in Etching, Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts, Dhaka

1978  : Best Award in Woodcut, Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts, Dhaka 

1977  : Best Award in Watercolor, Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts, Dhaka

Solo Exhibition:

2022       : AN ODE TO JOY Fire, Water and the Essence of Life organized by Edge, The Foundation.

2022       : A Retrospective solo Exhibition in New Delhi and Kolkata organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Collaboration with Bengal Foundation, Bangladesh.

2019    : Sultana, Rokeya, “Madonna in Everyday Life”, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casula, Australia

        Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, Kolkata, India, November 25th to November 28th.

2016    : Sultana, Rokeya, “Invisible Cities”, Nandan Gallery, Nandan Museum, Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, Kolkata, India, November 25th to November 28th.

2016    : Dhaka Art Summit.

2016       : “Pouch of Mother” Rokeya Sultana, Athena Gallery of Fine Art, Dhaka.

2015    : ‘Rokeya’ at Bengal Gallery, Dhaka.

2013       : Koel Gallery, Karachi                                                                                                                                                                                         

2013       : “Fata Morgana”, Bengal Art Lounge, Dhaka

2012       : Rotunda Gallery , Univ. Of Nebraska, Lincoln.

2010       : Sultana, Rokeya, “The Mystique Emperor”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 19th to March 2nd.

2009       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Mixed Media and Gouache”, Write-up by Manasij Majumder, Ganges Art Gallery, Kolkata, India, April 16th to 30th.

2007       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Verses in Colour”, Write-up by George Varughese, the Artist and Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore/Chennai, India.

2006       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Paintings by Rokeya Sultana” Chawkandi Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan, September 12th to 19th.

2006       : Sultana, Rokeya, “9th Solo Art Exhibition|Chinno Patar Sajai Toroni”, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 13 to 26.

2005       : Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka

2001       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Rokeya Sultana”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh. April 15th.

1996       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Chitrakoot Presents Rokeya Sultana”, Chitrakoot Art Gallery, Kolkata, India, November 7th to 15th.

1996       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Rokeya Sultana”, Chawkhandi Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan, April 21st to May 4th.

1995       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Solo Art Exhibition”, Write-up by Rafique Islam, Divine Art Gallery, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 21st to 27th.

1993       : Divine Art Gallery, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh

1990       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Rokeya Sultana”, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 8th to 22nd.

1986       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Solo Print Exhibition”, Hotel Sheraton Art Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 26 to February 1st.

Collection

Bangladesh National Museum, Dhaka; Gonabhaban (President’s House of Bangladesh); Bengal Foundation, Dhaka; Genocide Museum & Archive, Khulna, Bangladesh; National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Bangladesh Aga Khan Development Network. Black town  Art Center, Sydney, Australia. University of Nebraska. The Museum of International Contemporary Graphic, Fredrikstad, Norway. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Universal Graphic Museum, Cairo. Jordan; Archives of SGC International at Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw, Georgia. Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata, India. Kihak Sung private collection, – numerous private collections at home and abroad.

Group Exhibition

2019       : Charity Art Auction, Special Olympics & Edge, The Foundation, Edge Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March

2019       : “Women In Art”, Edge Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2018       : Gallery Dar Zagora, Lalla Takerkoust, The Association of Workshops of Contemporary Art, Marrakech, Morocco.

2016       : Gallery Dar Zagora, Lalla Takerkoust, The Association of Workshops of Contemporary Art, Marrakech, Morocco.

2015       : ‘Another Journey’ exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre, Blacktown, Sydney.

2010       : “Contemporary Colors and Images from Bangladesh”, National Art Gallery, Male, Maldives, May 3rd to May 26th.

2008       : “Bangladesh Contemporary Art Week, New York”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 20 – 28.

2007       : “Shades of Life – 12 Women Artists of Shako”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 17 – 26.

2006       : “The Other Voice – The Exhibition of 21 women artists”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts,    Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8th to 19th.

1994       : “She”, Arial – Gallery of Contemporary Art, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6 to March 7

International Participation

2022       : A Group Organized by The Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Island and International Action Art in the framework of their cultural exchanges, Greece.

2020       : International Biennial Print Exhibit: 2020 ROC at Taiwan.

2019    : Sultana, Rokeya, “Madonna in Everyday Life”, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Casula, Australia

2018       : Recent Acquisitions exhibition at Blacktown Arts, Sydney, Australia.

2018       : Gallery Dar Zagora, Lalla Takerkoust, The Association of Workshops of Contemporary Art, Marrakech, Morocco.

2018       : Tokyo International Mini-Print Triennial.

2018       : Bodhgaya Biennale.India.

2017       : Residency at Open Studio, Toronto,Ontario, Canada.

2017       : The 10th Kochi International Triennial Exhibition, The Tosha-Washi International Committee, Japan.

2017       : “Indira International Imprint Art Festival 2017”, Graphics Department, Indira University of Music and Fine Arts, India. January 5th to 14th.

2016       : Exhibition ‘Celebrating the Bangladesh National Day’ at VAST,Bhutan gallery.

2015       : Residency at Cicada Press, College of Art and Design, University of NSW, Sydney ; ‘Another Journey’ exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre, Blacktown, Sydney.

2015    : Confluence of Minds and Interplay of Colours; Myanmar, Yangon, The Yangon Gallery and the National Museum of Yangon, Myanmar.

2015    : From the Nile to the Padma; National museum of Cairo;Organized by Cultural Ministry Of Egypt and Biva,Bangladesh.

2014       : International Biennial Print Exhibit: 2014 ROC at Taiwan. Mokuhanga Conference and Exhibition Karachi Biennial Print Exhibition. 

2013       : Women’s Day Exhibition at UNESCO head office, Paris, France.

2013       : Print Biennale at Hawai,

2012       : Bodhgaya Biennale.

2011       : SAARK countries’ Group Artist show at Colombo, Sri Lanka

2010       : “From Dhaka with Love – Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, Gallery Hittite, Toronto,   Ontario, Canada, Aug 5 to 14

2010       : “Meet Bangladesh- A Group Show”, Asia House, London, Organized by: Bangladesh Brand Forum.

2010       : LO-FPF Council, Copenhagen

2010       : Transcending Borders – II, Dhaka; Collage Gallery Art Asia of Ishi Jami Ritu jain, 08

2010       : Contemporary Colours and Images from Bangladesh. Art exhibition on the occasion of the Bangladesh Cultural Festival at Maldives, National Art Gallery, Male, Maldives. May 26 to June 3.

2009       : Bangladeshi Show organized by Bangladesh High Commission & Korea Foundation

2009       : Myth and Reality Status Women, Shiddarth Art Gallery, Nepal

2009       : 1 Sq Mile, organized by Britto Trust and British Council

2009       : Mumbai Art Fair, India

2008       : Collage Gallery Art Asia of Ishi Jami Ritu jain

2008       : Participated at New York Art Fair, USA.

2008       : Participated in “College” An Exhibition of Contemporary Art from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

2008       : Rokeya, Sultana, “Video Art”, 13th Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2008       : Group Art Exhibition of 10 women artists at AkarProkar Gallery, Kolkata, India

2008       : Bangladesh Contemporary Art Week, Turkish Culture & Tourism Centre, United Nations Plaza, New York.

2008       : Participated in Contemporary Bangladesh- Art from a Vibrant Culture, Belgium, Organized by European Commission, Bangladesh Embassy and Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts.

2007       : Two man show, Bait Muzna Gallery, Muscat, Oman

2006       : Participated in group show in Denmark

2005       : Seven Contemporary Artist’s Art Exhibition, organized by SPBA, Delhi, India

2002       : Art South East Asia, Oldham, Manchester, England

2001       : First International Painting Biennale of the Islamic World, Tehran, Iran

2000       : London Print Studio Exhibition: Picturing Home, London, UK; Contemporary Art Exhibition of Bangladesh, Beijing

1999       : 3rd Egyptian International Print Triennial; Painting exhibition of Bangladesh, Bonner Summer Festival ‘99, Bonn

1998       : The Nuremberg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Malaysian International Print Exhibition

1997       : International Print Triennial, Krakow, Poland; Intergrafia ‘97 World Award Winners Gallery, Katowice, Poland, Feb 15 to May 11.

1996       : Cairo Art Biennial, Egypt; 4th Biennial of Graphic Art, Belgrade, Yugoslavia; Belgrade International Print Exhibition, Yugoslavia; Asian Art Exhibition, Pushan City, Korea

1995       : International Print Exhibition, Poland; Cairo Art Biennial, Egypt; Sharjah Art Biennial, UAE; Exhibition of Contemporary Art of Bangladesh, Moscow; Exhibition of Contemporary Art of Bangladesh, Berlin; Group Exhibition, Center Point Gallery, organized by Art Arena, Tokyo

1994       : Bangladesh Festival, Delhi & Calcutta; First International Print Biennial, Maastricht, the Netherlands; 20th Graphic Biennial, Lubjana, Yugoslavia

1993       : Contemporary Art of Bangladesh, Exhibition Gallery, Nord-Sud CI, Paris; Poland Small Form Exhibit, Lodz; First Egyptian International Print Triennial; Independence Day Print Exhibition, Kanagawa, Japan

1992       : Miniature Art Exhibition, Florida Art Society, USA; South Asian Contemporary Art Festival, Delhi; Norwegian Print Triennial, Fredrikstad, Norway 19th Graphic Biennial, Lubjana, Yugoslavia

1991       : Poland Small Graphic Form Exhibition, Lodz

1990       : Premio International 1990, Beilla Prelincisione, Italy; Contemporary Bangladesh Art Exhibition, Harare, Zimbabwe

1989       : Norwegian International Print Triennial, Fredrikstad

1987       : 17th Graphic Biennial, Lubjana, Yugoslavia

1983       : Group show- Lalitkala Academy, Birla House and Academy of Fine Arts Calcutta, India

1980       : Exhibition of Paintings (watercolor and print) in China

Training and Workshop /Art camp

2019       : Guest Artist, “Line of Ages”, Printmaking Workshop conducted by Toshihiko Ikeda,

 Cosmos-Atelier71 Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh. April 10th  to 13th.

2019       : Artist Participant, “International Autism Day”, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University,

                Bangladesh. April 19th.    

2018       : Artist Facilitator/Participant, “Connect”, Printmaking Workshop conducted by Michael

                Kempson, Bengal Arts Programme, Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 13th to 15th

2018       : Artist Participant, International artistic event of visual art, The Association of

 Workshops of Contemporary Art, Marrakech, Morocco, October 16th to 21th

2017       : Artist Participant, Printmaking Workshop, Uttarayan Art Foundation, Gujrat, India.

 June 12th to 22nd.

2017       : Visiting Fellow, “Indira International Imprint Art Festival 2017”, Graphics Department,

 Indira University of Music and Fine Arts, India. January 5th to 14th.

2016    : Collaborative workshop at VAST, Bhutan.

2015    : Residency at Cicada Press, College of Art and Design, University of NSW, Sydney 2015     : Artist talk; Open studio; Toronto, Canada.

2015    : Confluence of Minds and Interplay of Colours, Myanmar Yangon.

2013       : Printmaking workshop Under pressure’ at Indus Valley Art school, and Karachi Art

  school, Conducted by Rokeya Sultana. Karachi, Pakistan

2013       : Printmaking workshop ‘Under pressure ’ Conducted by Rokeya Sultana at Shafiuddin

Studio, Bengal Foundation. Dhaka Bangladesh.

2012       : Participated in an art camp organized by Bengal Foundation and British American

 Tobacco Company in Colombo, Sri Lanka   

2012       : Power point Presentation -Mystic Realm of Rokeya Sultana, Art Student League,

Manhattan, New York.

2012       : Power Point Presentation- at Univ. Of Wyoming, Laramie O.

2012       : Power point Presentation – at the Univ. Of Denver.

2012       : Power point Presentation – at the Univ. Of Nebraska, Lincoln.

2011       : Conducted a Workshop at Kolkata Govt. Art College, India.

2011       : Participation in Korea, representing Bangladesh.

2011       : SAARC Art camp participation in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2010       : Workshop on Serigraphy organized by Govt. Art collage and UGC, India

2010       : A Tribute to S M Sultan, Madhumati Art Camp, Narail, organized by Bengal Gallery of

                Fine Arts

2009       : Crying Padma (Art Camp), Gallery Cosmos

2007       : Participated in an art camp with leading Indian artists

2006       : Workshop for 400th birth anniversary of Rembrandt, residence of Netherlands Ambassador, Dhaka.

2005       : Workshop for Painters in Turkey, organized by Popular Publications, Mumbai

2004       : Workshop on Ebru-painting conducted by Hikmet Barutcugil, organized by the Bengal

                Foundation

2003       : Artist in Residence in Paris, organized by the French Ministry of Cultural & Interior Affairs

2000       : Asian Art Workshop 2000 organized by the Bengal Foundation

2000       : Visiting teacher (Artist in residence) at the University of Nebraska, USA

1999       : Workshop on Contemporary Works of Bengali artists, organized by the Bengal

                Foundation

1998       : Delegate at the Metropolitan Festival on Bengal Art Movement, Calcutta

1997       : Regional Workshop on Plastic Art for Women in Asia, Teheran, Iran

1997       : Art camp in Calcutta, organized by the Bangladesh High Commission

1995       : Art camp in Orissa, India, with renowned British, Indian and Bangladeshi artists

1995       : Assisted American printmaker Karen Kunc during a workshop held in Dhaka University

1983       : Workshop conducted by printmaker Monirul Islam, organized by the Bangladesh

 Shilpakala Academy

Works Reproduced In

“Contemporary Art of Bangladesh” published by Islamic Art World, London / “Indian Art-World Art History Series” Published by Oxford, London

“Food Aid reduces Poverty” published by World Food Program Bangladesh / “Portland Art Museum Journal”, Portland, USA

“Poetry and Art mirrors the creative you”- Art Journal published from Kolkata / 19 Solo Show Catalogues, 1975-till now

Essay Publication

Essay in “Narir Kotha” – edited by Abul Hasnat

Essay in “Uttoradhikar” a Journal Published by Bangla Academy

Illustration

“Muktijudhher Golpo” – edited by Abul Hasnat

“ Jibonanondo Das: Smarak Grontho” – edited by Abul Hasnat

Book covers of authors such as DR. Syeda Anwara Hoq, Hassan Azizul Hoq, Selina Hossain

Publications

2018       : Celebrating Rokeya Sultana’s Installation at Genocide Museum, Publisher by Zerin

                Mahmud.

2018       : Selima Chowdhury, “WOMEN IN BANGLADESH LIBARATION WAR”

                Rediscovered in Madonna Series, Bangladesh National Museum.

2016       : “Pouch of Mother” Rokeya Sultana, Athena Gallery of Fine Art, Dhaka.

2015    : ‘Rokeya’ at Bengal Gallery, Dhaka

2013       : “Fata Morgana”, Bengal Art Lounge, Dhaka

2007 till date        : Illustrations for “Kali O Kolom” magazine, published by Bengal Foundation,

                Dhaka, Bangladesh

2010       : “Rokeya Sultana – Selected Works” Published by Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka,

                Bangladesh. 2010: Haq, Fayza, “Blending angst with nostalgia”, The Star, Page- 36 &

                37, January 1st.

2010       : Sultana, Rokeya, “The Mystique Emperor”, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 19th to March 2nd.

2010       : Khamin, “The Mystique Empire – of women and nirvana”, NEWAGE Extra, Page – 36 & 37, February 26th.

2010       : “The Color World of Rokeya Sultana”, the Diplomatic Journal, Page – 27, Year – 13, Vol. 84, March.

2010       : Selected Work, Rokeya Sultana, Bangal Foundation, Dhaka.

2009       : Rahman, Momon & Rahima, Ratna, “Rokeya Sultana – Canvasa Rongar Utsob”, Anyadin. Page – 44-45, Vol. 14, No. 7, May 1 – 15.

2009       : “Poetry on Canvas”, The Echo of India, Kolkata, India, May 10.

2009       : “Santiniketan was A spiritual Discovery”, The Times of India, India. April.

2008       : A Video Art, Rokeya Sultana, Courtesy by  IDLC Finance Limited.

2005       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Letting nature speak”, The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 14th.

2004       : Karim, Ziaul, “Cover page of Jamini” and “Seeking freedom in Nature”, Jamini, ICE Media Limited, Page – 18 to 19, November

2006       : Mustafa Zaman, Ziaul Karim, Cover page “Chinno Patar Sajai Toroni” Rokeya Sultana.

2007       : Sultana, Rokeya, “Verses in Colour”, Write-up by George Varughese, the Artist and Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore/Chennai, India.

2002       : Islam, Syed Manzoorul, “The Remote and the Near: Rokeya’s Paintings”, Bangladesh: Published By Department of Film and Publication, Ministry of Information, Government of Bangladesh, Page – 74 to 78, March.

2002       : “Art South Asia”, Published by Shisha, London, UK.

2001       : Mitter, Partha, “Indian Art”, Oxford University Press, Page – 238.

2001       : Khan, Sadeq, “Rokeya Sultana 2001: Consistent and mature”, Holiday, Friday, November 16.

2001       : Khaled, Moinudin, “Meghla Space”, Prothom Alo, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, November 9

1999       : Murshed, Navine and Kabir, Ekram, “Expressing feelings though painting”, The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, December 10.

1999       : Ferdous, Imran, “The Elernal feminine”, Dhaka Courier, Bangladesh, May 28.

1990       : Mohammad Kibria, “Rokeya Sultana” Sponsord by Alliance Francaise De Dhaka.

1996       : Mitra, Mohua, “Autumn of the Matriarch”, Business Standard, India, Saturday, November 30.

Community Work

2019       : Artist Participant, “International Autism Day”, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University,                     

               Bangladesh. April 19th.

2019       : Alumni Association Life Member, “Kala Bhabana Alumni Association Bangladesh”.

2016 –till now      : Alumni Association Life Member, Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, India.

2010       : Dhaka Club Ltd. Privileged Member (Use Club) as an Artist

2010       : Scholarship for Talents Advancement Resources & Services (STARS) Member – Giving scholarship to the underprivileged students of all over Bangladesh

2010       : Visual Arts Initiative (VAI) by U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh, Native Land – For Collagraph Workshop at Cozmo Gallery and Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University

2006-till date: Shishu Palli – Involve orphans and Abandoned and unmarried mother (including their children) in their creativity development.

2002-till date: Ayin Shalishi Kendro (ASK) – To help the street children and domestic helper in participating in art workshop and also to promote their art work in exhibition.