Mohammad Rakibul H.

Mohammad Rakibul Hasan is a multifaceted individual whose life and career are deeply intertwined with humanitarian filmmaking and documentary photography. Born in Bangladesh, Hasan's journey as a visual storyteller and advocate for positive change began early in his life. Today, he is recognized as a prominent figure in the global arena of humanitarian filmmaking, dedicating over two decades to capturing the essence of pressing human rights, social development, political, environmental, and spiritual issues. Hasan has directed and won multiple awards for his films, including The Taste of Honey (2024), a 15-minute documentary where he served as Director, Cinematographer, and Editor. His other notable works include Forget-Me-Not (2024), The Rebirth of Bangladesh (2024), Empowering Lives: Midwives in Rohingya Settlements (2024), Sundarbans: The Pulse of Nature (2024) for the British Red Cross, Climate Change in the Barind Region (2024) for WaterAid Bangladesh, and Bangladesh Heatwaves - A Story of Fatema (2023) for IFRC Europe. His films have received critical acclaim, winning awards such as the Best Documentary Award at the Terni Film Festival in Italy, the Award Winner at Hollywood Movie Awards (USA), and the Social Impact Award from Activists Without Borders (UK). Hasan has collaborated with esteemed organizations dedicated to creating positive social change throughout his illustrious career. His work as a humanitarian documentary filmmaker has brought him into partnership with notable entities, including the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, ActionAid, WaterAid, Oxfam, Leprosy Mission, IPAS, BBC, Reuters, UN Women, UNHCR, WHO, FAO, Red Cross, IFRC, and more. Hasan's contributions to these organizations have produced over sixty humanitarian documentary films and numerous photo stories, and photographic reportage for many news outlets and non-profits, showcasing his dedication to amplifying the voices of those in need. In addition to his filmmaking and photography endeavors, Mohammad Rakibul Hasan serves as a visual journalist for renowned agencies like ZUMA Press, Redux Pictures, Inter Press Service (IPS), and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hasan's commitment to humanitarian storytelling has not gone unnoticed. He has garnered international acclaim and numerous awards, including the Lucie Award, One World Media Awards, Human Rights Press Award, Allard Photography Prize, and PX3 Prix de la Photographie. His photography projects have graced the walls of major galleries worldwide, impacting those who view his work. These exhibitions include Photo Basel, Shanghai Photo Festival, NordArt Festival, Berlin Photo Festival, Belgrade Photo Month Festival, and the Indian Photo Festival. His films have been screened across the globe in international film festivals, further cementing his reputation as an impactful visual storyteller. Hasan's artistry is recognized and supported by galleries and organizations worldwide, with his works being represented by the °CLAIR Galerie in Switzerland. He is a distinguished Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Fellow and has graced the TEDx stage as a speaker. In 2022, he embarked on an Oxford Climate Journalism Network (OCJN) fellowship at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. Hasan holds a One-Year Certificate in Creative Practices from the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City, a Postgraduate Certificate in Photography from Falmouth University in the United Kingdom, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Art History and Philosophy from Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Photojournalism from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, a degree in Film and Video Production from UBS Film School at the University of Sydney in Australia, and a BA (Honors) in Photography from Falmouth University in the United Kingdom.