The 15th edition of the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), one of the world's most prestigious photography competitions, held its award ceremony in Dubai on Tuesday (November 10). The winners were honored at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this edition, Bangladeshi photographer Pinur Rahman achieved the Grand Prize, becoming the first Bangladeshi to do so in the competition's history.

The Winning Image

Rahman's photograph, titled "Under the Same Sky," was selected for the Grand Prize. According to information provided by HIPA authorities, the image secured the competition's main award. This is the first time a Bangladeshi photographer has won the top honor at this international event.

Competition Overview

This year's HIPA competition was themed around "Family." The contest featured five categories: Family, Portfolio, Sports Photography, General, and a newly introduced category, "Dreams Through AI." More than 500,000 photographers from 209 countries participated, submitting over one million images in total.

Other Award Winners

In addition to the Grand Prize, winners in various categories were announced. Emirati photographer Hamid Obaid Al Ali's image, "The Promise of Tomorrow," also received a notable award. However, detailed results for the other categories have not yet been publicly released by HIPA authorities.

Significance

Rahman's achievement is being hailed as a milestone for Bangladesh's photography community. Competing against photographers from 209 countries, this recognition highlights the international standard of Bangladeshi photography and brings global acclaim to the country's artistic talent.