People-through my eyes.

The love of Mehedi. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Mr Wazir, a guard at a building complex in Dhanmondi loves the colour of his hair and his beard, thanks to the henna he applies once a month.

Professor Moyeen by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: One of the directors of Pride Group of Industries, also happens to be a professor at Dhaka University. Quite a humble man for a person with such high credentials.

The traveller. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Anwar Hossain Quadri, an ex caretaker of a shrine in Jessore, roams around different cities, visits shrines, mosques, churches and even temples on foot. He came to Dhaka a week or so back, and intends to travel a few other surrounding cities from here. He has been travelling on & off for the past decade or so, including a 3 year period where he wasnt speaking to anyone. He is a strict muslim, but came to visit a hindu temple inside Sohrawardy Uddan, Dhaka.

Monsoon Chai. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: A bunch of rickshawpullers enjoying a cup of tea on a rainy friday morning. Like I always say, they are the heroes of the monsoon- the rickshawpullers. Dhaka,Bangladesh ---------------- Website | Prints | Facebook

A butcher's life. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Mohammad Imran came to Dhaka two months back and has been working as a butcher in this local meat shop since then. His day starts at 6am with the slaughtering of a cow, cutting into pieces and then selling it. Apparently, he also sleeps inside the shop since he hasnt found a place yet. Mosjid Goli, Kolabagan. ---------------- Website | Prints | Facebook

Duos # 03 by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: I have been working on a set of portraits which will take decades to finish. Thought I should start uploading the series. Website | Prints | Facebook

Rony and Tipu by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Workers at Confidence Cement, came in to deliver cement at a neighbourhood construction site. -------------------- I have been working on a set of portraits which will take decades to finish. Thought I should start uploading the series. Co-incidental that it has been exactly 2 years since I took this? Website | Prints | Facebook

Mr Ali. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: An ex army personnel whom I met at the domestic terminal of the airport. Travelling by himself, he was travelling to see his daughter and son-in-law who are supposed to take him to the doctors in Chittagong. The roads infront of his house has been badly dug up by the city corporation and his doctor visits have become quite difficult to make. One amazing thing about him was the fact that he was so content with what he has achieved in life. He is grateful, content with whatever he has. Dhaka domestic airport,Dhaka.

The young writer. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Met Rafee Shams, a 17-year old writer at "Six Seasons Review" launch. He was the youngest contributor of the book which featured poetry, fiction & artwork by the famous singer Arnob & photographs by me. The book is available at major book stores in Dhaka.

Rain continues by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: And so does my expeditions. Most of these photos of my neighbours are taken on a single street, where I stood for a good 45 minutes today taking photos of people who passed by. Hillview H/S, Chittagong.

Isaac Meah. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: He's been working as a guard in our hospital(Surgiscope) since 1996. My dad tells me that this guy single handedly took care of the hospital security for months, not even going home since there was a shortage of guards. Now in his 20th year with us, he is ever strong. Surgiscope Hospital, Katalgonj, Chittagong.

Hear no evil, Speak no evil. by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Jilal, one of the deaf and dumb beggars in the GEC area came upto me after I came out from a restaurant after having dinner. This kid has a great spirit, always smiling and ecstatic to be photographed.

Rickshawpuller in the rain by Ata Adnan Via Flickr: Afterall it had rained in the city after quite a while. And these guys are the heroes at such times. Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

The sadhu on Flickr.

Red & Orange. on Flickr.