Sazzad Sayed

Sazzad Ibne Sayed born in 1981 is a documentary photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After graduating (BSC in Physics) he got interested to work in photography sector and got admitted in graduation program in photojournalism in Pathshala – South Asian Institute of photography in 2005. Sazzad started his journalistic career as staff photographer for Daily Star, a leading English daily of Bangladesh and still working there for Lifestyle department.
Sazzad’s prime arena of interest revolves around socio-political documentaries. He feels that people need photography to help them understand what is going on in the world, and believes that pictures can have a great influence on shaping public opinion and mobilizing protest.
His photographs published in many national and international publications. His works also widely exhibited in local and international galleries. In 2008 he won a silver medal in China International press photo contest.