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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Visual & Environmental Studies (thesis in Photography), Harvard University USA (1994).

PERSONAL PUBLICATIONS

  • The Camino Francés: My Illustrated Camino Diary 2

    The Camino Francés: My Illustrated Camino Diary 2 (2025)

    Artist and author

  • My Illustrated Camino Diary

    My Illustrated Camino Diary (2024)

    Artist and author

  • Seeking and Belonging

    Seeking and Belonging: 27 esssays & a poem (2022)

    Author

ART COMMISSIONS

• Contributor, Girls Do Comics: Lines and Dreams Bangladesh (2025), with an extract from my next book Grief: an illustrated memoir:

• Artwork, design and layout of book covers for novels, The Stone Boat Spain/USA (2024—present):

The Camigas Scarf – Book One: Mother (2024)

The Camigas Scarf – Book Two: Maiden (2025)

• 60 illustrations for a series presentation for Netflix, Amazon and other platforms, Lighten Up Films India (2021):

• Illustrator for a leading Non Government Organisation educating women and children on their legal rights, Ain–O–Salish-Kendra Bangladesh (1989–1993).

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

• Short stories and essays published (1999—present). A selection:

Wasafiri (UK)

Scroll (India)

Six Seasons Review (Bangladesh)

Dhaka Tribune (Bangladesh)

• Arts columnist for Bangladesh’s leading English newspaper, The Daily Star (1994–1995; 2014–2015).

• Assistant editor and proofing for non–fiction books for the Museum of Modern Art USA, Prince Claus Fund The Netherlands, Chronicle Books USA, Saqi Books UK/Lebanon, Hubert Bals Fund The Netherlands, and others (2000—present). A selection:

  • Sumud (2025)

    Proofing

  • Transit Tehran (2009)

    Proofing

  • The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie (2008)

    Editorial Researcher

  • Kaveh Golestan (2007)

    Proofing

  • Transit Beirut (2004)

    Assistant Editor

  • True Variety (2003)

    Co Editor

  • Journal #9

    Assistant Editor

  • Creating Spaces of Freedom (2002)

    Assistant Editor

TEACHING

• Adjunct Lecturer of Art at MFA programme, California Institute of Integral Studies USA (2023).

• Assistant teacher for Film and Photography, Studio Art Centers International Italy (1996—1997).

TALKS

• Panellist on art making vs project management for MFA students, California Institute of Integral Studies USA (2021).

• Masterclasses on creativity and storytelling, Opus 40 USA, Dhaka Literary Festival Bangladesh, Hay Literary Festival Bangladesh, and more (2006–present).

FILM PRODUCTION

• Consultant and Producer, Tin Films India (2017—2020).

• Vice–President of Production, Cinestaan Film Company India (2016—2017).

• Head of Production, Disney India (2009—2011).

• Consultant at Disney USA, Paramount Studios USA Warner Bros Studios USA, Columbia Pictures USA, MGM Studios USA, Working Title Films UK, Granada Television UK, and others (2000—2009).

• Selection of feature films (1995—2018):

  • Kaalakaandi (2018)

    Co Producer

  • Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)

    Line Producer, Trinidad & Tobago

  • The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

    The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

    Production Manager, India

  • The Guru (2002)

    Line Producer, India

  • 9 Dead Gay Guys (2002)

    Production Manager

  • Earth (1998)

    Production Coordinator

  • Fire (1996)

    Production Coordinator

  • Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)

    Assistant to the Director; Stills Photographer

REFERENCES

Available upon request.