Shahjalal University Photographers' Association (SUPA) is a pioneer and one of the most acclaimed cultural organizations of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Though time and circumstances have altered and transformed SUPA and its members over the years, the adventure that began 27 years ago with the tagline "Photography for Mankind with Artistry" continues today with the same pioneer
ing spirit. SUPA identifies itself as a diversified, committed, and loving community of university students originating from different regions of the country brought together via their love for photography. To its community, this is a place to think about art, form new ties, reinforce existing ones, and expand each other's knowledge and talents. SUPA stands on achievements such as 36 Basic Photography Courses, 3 Advanced Photography Courses, 2 Intra-campus Art Exhibitions and Contests, and 2 National and 4 International Photography Exhibitions across multiple venues. But regardless of circumstance, SUPA continues to stand the test of time and move forward, elevating photography in Bangladesh and throughout the world to a whole new level and thereby enriching mankind with artistry. Firsts of SUPA
• First President: Ahmed Anisur Rahman (Department of Economics)
• First Workshop on Basic Photography: 21–23 November, 1996
• First Workshop on Model Photography: 08-09 October, 2004
• First Workshop on Advanced Photography: January, 2003
• First Workshop Tour: 02 December, 1998 at Jaflong
• First Board Show: 17 December, 1998 at SUST
• First Calendar: 01 January, 1999
• First Exhibition: 26-30 September, 1999
• First Out of Campus Exhibition: July, 2001 at Shahid Soleman Hall, Bondor, Sylhet.
• First Fresher Reception: 17 November, 1999
• First T-Shirt: 16 October, 2000
• First International Tour: April 2001 at Shilong (Meghaloya, India)
• First Publication: “Viewfinder” July 2001
• First National Exhibition: (12-14) February, 2016
Regular Activities of SUPA:
• Inquest Insight: An International Photography Exhibition
• Hiraeth: An Intra-SUST Photography Exhibition
• Arranging Basic & Advanced Photography Courses
• Publishing contemporary photography magazine: "Viewfinder"
• Photo Adda: Every Thursday, a photography-related meeting is held where every week's photographs are shown & discussed
• Photo Walk: A photography tour to encourage photographers and learn more about it
• Arranging exhibitions at various national festivals
• Arranging seminars on photography
• Arranging workshop tours and fieldwork (national and international)
Present (27th) Committee (2025-26):
1. President: Rubaiya nasrin
2. Vice President: Tasfia Tabassum Subah,Rozanoon Rahin
3. General Secretary: Md. Chief Instructor: Tonmoy Roy
5. Organizing Secretary: A.S.M.Tanvir Ahammed
6. Treasurer: Shatabde Roy
7. Assistant General Secretary:Taky ahammed, Mehedi Hasan Niloy
8. Assistant Organizing Secretary:Ashikuzzaman Rasel
9. Trainer: Fatema Rahman Shoily
10. Assistant Trainer : Mahbub Ahmed
11. Office Secretary: Farhan Mohib Dipra
12. Assistant Office Secretary: Md.Mushfiqur Rahman Bhuiyan
13. Creative Cell Secretary: Tamanna Binte Hafiz
14. Assistant Creative Cell Secretary: Talbina Surzi,Naifah Ebnat
15. Archive Secretary: Khaleda Akter
16. Exhibition Secretary: Hasib Bin Dhrubo
17. Assistant Exhibition Secretary: Jarin Tasnim
18. Publicity and Publication Secretary: Snehashish Bhattacharjee
19. Assistant Publicity and Publication Secretary: Prahar Chowdhury
20. Design Executive: Shamshunnahar Shilpa
21. Assistant Design Executive: Fida NUzhat Huda,Khadiza Tun Nisa
22. IT Secretary: Tayas suk Imam Al Razee
23. Executive Film & Documtary: Md.Maruf
24.Public Relation Co-ordinator: Umme Jamila Raha
Previous Committees:
1st Committee (1996-1998):
President: Ahmed Anisur Rahman
General Secretary: Midul Kanti Roy
2nd Committee (1998-1999):
President: Ahmed Anisur Rahman
General Secretary: Proshanto Kumar Roy
3rd Committee (1999-2000):
President: Md.Mozammel Hoque (Tetu)
General Secretary: Zahirul Hoque Babor
4th Committee (2000-2001):
President: Md. Mozammel Hoque (Tetu)
General Secretary: Md. Shazzad Hossain
5th Committee (2001-2002):
President: Md. Shazzad Hossain
General Secretary: Syed Shafayeat Hossain
6th Committee (2002-2003):
President: Shafiul Azam (Masum)
General Secretary: Asaduzzaman Noor
7th Committee (2003-2004):
President: Partha Sharathi Bhowmik
General Secretary: Faisal Khan
8th Committee (2004-2005):
President: Monjur Hossain (Jony)
General Secretary: Md. Anik Islam
9th Committee (2005-2006):
President: Md. Anik Islam
General Secretary: Chowdhury Golam Noor-a-Sunny
10th Committee (2006-2007):
President: Chowdhury Golam Noor-a-Sunny
General Secretary: Kudrat-e-Khoda (Omi)
11th Committee (2007-2008):
President: Md. Harun-or-Rashid (Sumon)
General Secretary: Md. Fozlul Kounain Shiddiki
12th Committee (2008-2009):
President: Md. Imrarur Hasan (Imran)
General Secretary: Nazmul Hasan (Noyon)
13th Committee (2009-2010):
President: Amin Shawgat Chowdhury (Rubel)
General Secretary: Md. Morshadul Hasan Kabir (Hasan)
14th Committee (2010-2011):
President: Md. Morshadul Hasan Kabir (Hasan)
General Secretary: Md. Monirul Islam (Moni)
15th Committee (2011-2012):
President: Md. Ahnaf Tahmid (Galib)
General Secretary: Nahid Khaled Dipto
16th Committee (2012-2013):
President: Ashraf Emtiaz (Robi)
General Secretary: Sharif Mahmud Shishir
17th Committee (2013-2014):
President: Reza Nurtaz Zaman
General Secretary: Ta-Ha Yasir
18th Committee (2014-2015):
President: Nafiul Islam Sami
General Secretary: Ashraful Bari Ovi
19th Committee (2015-2016):
President: Ashraful Bari Ovi
General Secretary: Tasin Siraj Aungon
20th Committee (2016-17):
President: Tasin Siraj Aungon
General Secretary: Prova Mehedi Joy
21st Committee (2017-18):
President: Prova Mehedi Joy
General Secretary: Sabit Ul Alam
22nd Committee (2018-19):
President: Shah Newaz Sayem
General Secretary: Nagib Mahfuz Plabon
23rd Committee (2019-20):
President: Shohan Ur Rahman
General Secretary: Prem Raj Saha
24th Committee (2020-21):
President: Radia Islam
General Secretary: Md. Moshiur Rahman
25th Executive Committee (2021-22):
President: Ahmad Fahimul Absar
General Secretary: Showrav Chowdhury
26th Executive Committee(2023-24)
President: Ashiqur Rahman Sakib
General Secretary: Md. Aqib khan
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