Ahmed Arup Kamal

Ahmed Arup Kamal Arup, now an Enterprise IT Architect based in Malaysia since 2005, is the youngest son of Dr. Ayesha Begum, Amanul Huq's sister. His formative years were spent in close proximity to his uncle Amanul at their Elephant Road residence during the 1980s and 90s. From an early age, Amanul profoundly influenced his perspectives on art, culture, politics, and beliefs. At just four years old, Arup modeled for many of Amanul's commercial photography sessions. Under his uncle's guidance, he ventured into photography himself, earning recognition as the best young photographer from the Bangladesh Photographic Society in 1989. However, his father's disapproval led him to abandon photography, only to rediscover his passion two decades later. The inspiration for this book emerged from a collection of old Bichitra covers preserved by his mother and cousin Minakshi. While not conforming to the traditional catalog raisonné format, this compilation serves as a valuable resource for future researchers, academics, photography historians, and photography enthusiasts. Though completed in just three weeks and potentially containing some oversights, the book's rich detail promises to engage readers deeply interested in the subject matter.