Club Recognition & Milestones

Our Foundation

Our Foundation

Gono Bishwabidyalay Photographic Society (GBPS) was established on September 24, 2019. It is dedicated to developing photography as a form of education, cultural practice, and social awareness. It began as a student initiative and now operates under a structured constitution with the approval of university authorities.

Early days of GBPS showing members gathering for a photography workshop at Gono Bishwabidyalay campus

The Beginning

In September 2019, a Convening Committee of ten students laid the foundation for GBPS with the aim of fostering a photography community that encourages creativity and highlights important societal issues.

The society was officially inaugurated on September 24, 2019, through a ceremony held in conjunction with the Public Health Photo Contest, attended by university officials and renowned photographers.

GBPS early workshop
GBPS inauguration ceremony
Students practicing photography
Students practicing photography
Students practicing photography
Our Milestones

Our Milestones

September 2019

Inauguration Ceremony

GBPS was officially launched on September 24, 2019. This event was part of Bangladesh's second Public Health Photo Contest, and was attended by prominent guests including Dr. David L. Parker, Mohammad Ponir Hossain (Pulitzer Prize), and Hasan Saifuddin Chandan (FIAP Gold Medalist).

December 2019

First Workshop

The first photography workshop was organized with participation from over 50 students. Topics included basics of composition, camera handling, and digital editing.

February 2020

First Exhibition

A photography exhibition titled "Through Our Lens" showcased student works focused on social themes, held at the university premises.

April 2020

Pandemic Response

During COVID-19, GBPS launched virtual workshops and started the “Photo of the Week” online series to keep members engaged remotely.

January 2022

Constitution Prepared

November 2022

Constitution Revised

August 2025

Constitution Revised

Constitution Team

Constitution Team

Prepared by

Md Rakibul Hassan
President, Executive Committee (2021-2022)
Lead Mentor (EC 2022-2023)
Board Member, Board of Mentors, GBPS

Suparna Rahman Tuchy
Vice-President 1, Executive Committee (2021-2022)

Tonmoy Nath
Founding President, Executive Committee (2019-2021)
Lead Mentor (EC 2021-2022)
Board Member, Board of Mentors, GBPS

Abdullah All Ranim
President, Executive Committee (2024-2025)

Reviewed by

Md Zohirul Alam, MBBS, MPH, FRSPH
Convener, The PHPC Project (PHPC2018, PHPC2019, PHPC/SPC2021)
Board Member, Board of Mentors, GBPS

Special Thanks

• GSVMC Photography Club
• Jahangirnagar University Photographic Society

Constitution Review Committee

Gono Bishwabidyalay

November 27, 2022

  • Md. Rafiqul Alam
    Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  • Rabib Kamal Preom
    Head, Department of Business Administration
  • Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman
    Head, Department of Animal Production
  • Ayasha Siddika
    Assistant Professor, Department of Bangla
  • Afroza Siddika
    Senior Lecturer, Department of English
  • Rajib Haider Roman
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and Governance
  • Md. Enamul Haq
    Senior Administrative Officer, Gono Bishwabidyalay
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জিবিপিএস পেল বাংলাদেশ ফটোগ্রাফিক সোসাইটির (বিপিএস) সদস্যপদ

গণ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ফটোগ্রাফিক সোসাইটি (জিবিপিএস) আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে বাংলাদেশ ফটোগ্রাফিক সোসাইটি (বিপিএস)-এর অধিভুক্ত সদস্য পদ লাভ করেছে। জিবিপিএস এখন গণ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের জাতীয় পর্যায়ে নথিভুক্ত একমাত্র সংঘটন।

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এই অর্জন গণ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ফটোগ্রাফিক সোসাইটির জন্য এক গৌরবময় মাইলফলক, যা সংগঠনের কর্মপ্রচেষ্টা ও সৃজনশীল কার্যক্রমের প্রতি জাতীয় পর্যায়ে আস্থার প্রতিফলন ঘটিয়েছে।

Bangladesh Photographic Society Membership Certificate