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Zara Afthab

At Chobi Mela, photography’s contradictions are exposed and engaged with

The international festival set in Dhaka reemerges for its 25th anniversary with a staggering cast of lens-based artists from around the world

19 January 2026
Agenda, Festival, Picture gallery
1 hour ago
Zara Afthab 19 January 2026
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