As part of the award, Arnob and his institution will receive Sony digital imaging equipment worth approximately €30,000, along with flights and accommodation to attend the ceremony in London.
Jubair Ahmed Arnob’s project ‘The Place Where I Used to Play’. Photo: Sony World Photography Awards
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Jubair Ahmed Arnob’s project ‘The Place Where I Used to Play’. Photo: Sony World Photography Awards
Two Bangladeshi photographers have earned international recognition at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, according to information published on the World Photography Organisation website.
Jubair Ahmed Arnob, a Dhaka-born photographer studying at Counter Foto, was named Student Photographer of the Year.
His series “The Place Where I Used to Play” documents the changing landscape of Green Model Town in Dhaka, capturing a community gradually disappearing under rapid urbanisation through a poetic visual style.
As part of the award, Arnob and his institution will receive Sony digital imaging equipment worth approximately €30,000, along with flights and accommodation to attend the ceremony in London.
His work will also be included in the official exhibition and annual book, alongside global promotion.
Joy Saha’s project “Homes of Haor” Photo: Sony World Photography Awards
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Joy Saha’s project “Homes of Haor” Photo: Sony World Photography Awards
In the professional categories, Bangladeshi photographer Joy Saha won in Architecture and Design for his project “Homes of Haor,” which focuses on housing and life in flood-prone areas.
Organised annually by the World Photography Organisation, the Sony World Photography Awards is considered one of the leading global photography competitions, recognising work across multiple categories and showcasing contemporary photographic practices through exhibitions and publications.
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