DHAKA plays host to the most comprehensive exhibition on the photographic achievement of the Asian creative minds through a threemonth exhibition-workshop programmes that begun on December with the workshop titled Faces within Faces.

Organised Jointly by Drlk and Bangladesh National Museum, the formal Inauguration of the carnival of photographic events will take place on December 15 at 11:30 in the morning at the museum auditorium with

Finance Minister Shall AMS Klbria performing the opening as the chief guest while Information Minister Prof. Abu Sayeed and chairman of trustee board of Bangladesh National Museum Prof. Mustafa Nurul Islam will be present as special guests.

Die magnanimous series of events will take place at 16 different venues of the city providing an alternative understanding of Asia's separate photographic identity and also reflect upon the present state of photography In the region.

This 1st Festival of Photography in Asia brings together a wide range of photographic works and

photographic practitioners from various parts of the world, specially from the sub-continent and the rest of the Asia.

The festival through exhibitions. discussions and dialogues alms lo In the words of the festival director Shahidul Alam, " To explore the semiotics of present day photographic practice, showcase the works of established and emerging photographers, initiate debates on issues central to present day photography, and bring understanding of the medium, its past. Its present . and Its future: both within the Industry and amongst the public at large."