# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Now, more than half a year after Bangladesh rose in a people’s revolt, we’ve realized a transformative possibility that resonates with the phonetic sound of ‘Re’. ‘Re’ symbolizes collective imagination and the revival of dormant hopes. We envision ‘rebuilding’ when disruptions signal new beginnings. We also imagine ‘regeneration’ of a primordial future world, environmental healing, and rejuvenation. More so, in response to human disturbances, we aim to restore damaged ecosystems, increase biodiversity, enhance nature’s resilience, and remain defiant in the face of adversity. The eleventh edition ‘re-imagines’ the euphony of ‘Re’.


16th - 31st January 2026


Opening

Friday, 16th January 2026, 4:00 pm, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy


EXHIBITIONS: 9


Group Exhibitions

But a Wound that Fights - Curated by Munem Wasif and Sarker Protick
If the Land Could Speak - Curated by Munem Wasif and Sarker Protick
(un)learning Palestine - Conceived by yasmine eid-sabbagh in collaboration with Laleh Bergman Hossain
Rights of Passage - Curated by Tanvi Mishra
Chobi Mela Fellowship - ঢে ঢে উ / DHEU - Curated by Shohrab Jahan


Solo Exhibitions 

The Romantic Documentarian – Amanul Huq
The Adventures of Guille and Belinda and The Enigmatic Meaning of Their Dreams – Alessandra Sanguinetti
The Man Who Talked Until He Disappeared – Bani Abidi (Outdoor Exhibition)
Women in the July Uprising: Essential Then—Why Erased Now?


VENUES: 5

Bangladesh National Museum
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Alliance Française de Dhaka
Drik-Path Studio, Drik Gallery and Basement-1
Bangladesh National Parliament (Outdoor)


ARTISTS: 58 from 18 countries


FELLOWSHIP: 9 fellows


Evening Programme Dates: 
16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 30th January 2026 


Artist Talk, Panel Discussion, Lecture, and Film Screening from 17th - 20th Jan 2026 at Joyeeta Foundation  


WORKSHOPS: 6


PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: 12 portfolio reviewers  


ART & EDUCATION PROGRAMME: 15 schools involved


Closing

Saturday, 31st January 2026


To stay updated with the festival details, please visit ... Website link: https://chobimela.org/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dhaka/chobi-mela-international-festival-of-photography/200029480316230
- **Event Categories**: festivals, exhibitions, art, entertainment, business, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 177

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dhaka
- **state**: DA
- **country**: Bangladesh
- **location**: Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
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- **long**: 90.405661597422
- **full address**: Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, জাতীয় নাট্যশালয়, ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography being held?
  - **A:** Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, জাতীয় নাট্যশালয়, ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography?
  - **A:** Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography is organized by Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dhaka, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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