Troubling Rain, solo photography show opens at AFD Dhanmondi

Troubling Rain, solo photography exhibition opened at AFD Dhanmondi on Thursday.

Alliance Française de Dhaka inaugurated “Troubling Rain”, a powerful solo photography exhibition by award-winning photographer and educator Abir Abdullah. The event took place on Thursday, 14 August at 6:00 pm at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka, Dhanmondi.

The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests: Dhali Al Mamoon (Prominent Artist), Saif Ul Haque (Architect), Tushar Abdullah (Editorial Head, Ekhon TV), and Moinuddin Khaled (Critics).

Exhibition Overview

In this evocative visual narrative, Abir Abdullah captures the duality of Dhaka’s monsoon season—celebrated in Bengali literature for its beauty and romance, yet fraught with disruption and hardship. Through two decades of dedication, he reveals the untold stories of resilience woven into the everyday experiences of the city’s inhabitants. From flooded streets and umbrellas turned inside out to the fragility of urban infrastructure under a relentless downpour, each image is both an intimate snapshot and a broader testament to human endurance in one of the world’s most densely populated megacities. 

About the Artist

Abir Abdullah serves as the Photography Workshop Coordinator at Alliance Française de Dhaka. His photographic journey began with foundational studies at the Bangladesh Photographic Institute and advanced training in photojournalism at Pathshala. His fruitful career includes global workshops, documentary projects, and teaching endeavors. Abir’s work has earned prestigious accolades including the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography and the Alexia Foundation professional grant. His photographs have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Asiaweek, and TIME, and exhibited internationally in cities like London, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Perpignan, Quebec, and Sharjah.

Dates: 14-23 August 2025

Open: Monday to Saturday, 3 PM – 9 PM

Venue: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, 26 Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi – Press release