Bangladeshi artist wins international award

Dhaka Tribune
UNB
June 12th, 2021

Fawaz Rob’s painting 'Long Walk Home' UNB

The dehumanization of Muslim communities across the world is the tragedy of our time, says the artist

Bangladeshi artist Fawaz Rob’s art work on the plight of Myanmar’s displaced citizens, Rohingyas, has been voted the best entry among all participants at the PenhArt International exhibition.

Jurors and audience voted his art "Long Walk Home" to be the best among 80 participants from all over the world, including France, Japan, the USA, and the UK.

“I’m very delighted to receive this international award. An artist has the responsibility to stand up against the evil of his era,” said Fawaz Rob.

Rohingyas are Bangladeshis, Suu Kyi told David Cameron

hindustantimes

Prasun Sonwalkar
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019
Cameron recalled his 2013 meeting with Suu Kyi in his memoir, ‘For The Record’, released on Thursday. 

Former Prime Minister David Cameron(AP file photo)

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has recorded his disappointment with Myanmar state counsellor Aung Saan Suu Kyi over the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in the country, particularly over her claim that “they are Bangladeshis”.

Cameron recalled his 2013 meeting with Suu Kyi in his memoir, ‘For The Record’, released on Thursday. The Myanmar leader was feted by western countries for her pro-democracy struggle but is now a pariah due to her not condemning or acting on the Rohingya issue.