Akash J.A.

Bangladeshi photographer J.A Akash is an award winning photographer. He won two gold medals at the 16th VIGEX International Photographic Salon 2010 in Australia that is approved by three international photographic organizations -- Federation Internationale de' Art Photographique (FIAP), Photographic Society of America (PSA) and Australian Photographic Society (APS).

He also was the winner of the photography section of 'Celebrating Life 2009' contest. Organized by The Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank, the award recognizes excellence in photography, lyrics and filmmaking.

Akash is now working as a staff photojournalist at the daily Amader Katha. He also works as a contributing photographer with Drik Picture Library and photo agency majorityworld.com.