Md Zubair

Photographer

 

Md Zubair, born in 2004 in Aley Than Kyaw village, Arakan State, Myanmar, is a young Rohingya photographer and researcher. In 2017, he and his family were forced to flee to Bangladesh due to the genocide in Myanmar, interrupting his education. Despite these challenges, Zubair completed his high school education in the refugee camp in Bangladesh.

 

Zubair's professional journey includes working as a team leader for NGO's like Shushilan and Oxfam. His academic pursuits continued with studies in citizen journalism through Arakan Express News and Burma Academy, conducted online. Currently, he is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Yesbad University, India, through an online undergraduate program, alongside his research studies.

 

Photography and researching have always been central to Zubair's interests. He states, 'Photography is the reason that allows me to express the stories of our people... to change our lives.' Through his lens, Zubair captures the harsh realities faced by the Rohingya in the refugee camps, seeking to convey their suffering and resilience to a broader audience.

 

Zubair's commitment extends to writing, where he channels his voice to articulate the experiences of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh. His work has been recognised and published on various websites and exhibited in multiple locations, showcasing his dedication to bringing the Rohingya narrative to the forefront. Read more about Md Zubair's work on this article: The chicken whisperer: Nurturing life in the Rohingya refugee camp.