Shahidul Alam

Shahidul Alam has had a diverse work experience. Shahidul began their career in 1989 as the Managing Director of Drik and Drik Picture Library Ltd. Shahidul also worked as a photojournalist for Drik Picture Library Ltd. In 1998, they took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute/Pathshala Trust. Later, in 2006, they became the Chairman of Majority World CIC. More recently, in 2021, they joined National Geographic as a National Geographic Explorer at Large. Additionally, they served as an Advisory Board Member at Tufts University's Institute for Global Leadership, focusing on the Program for Narrative and Documentary Practice. Shahidul was also a Board Member at PRIP Trust and held the role of Chairman at Drik ICT. Shahidul has been a Network Partner at Prince Claus Fund and served as the Director Lead Partner Drik at Fredskorpset from 2000 to 2010.

Shahidul Alam completed their basic education in science at Jhenidah Cadet College in 1967. Shahidul then went on to pursue a BSc and a PhD in Organic Chemistry at Bedford College University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London, respectively. In 1976, they obtained their BSc and PhD degrees from the University of Liverpool.