Ziaul Haque Oisharjh is a Bangladeshi documentary photographer with a deep-rooted passion for capturing the quiet resilience and untold stories of everyday lives. What draws him to photography is not just the visual—but the unheard stories, the silent strength, and the everyday truths that deserve to be seen and remembered as well as the celebration of life.
His journey into visual storytelling began not in an art school, but after graduating from business studies, eventually leading him to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Journalism at the Asian Center for Journalism at Ateneo de Manila University, supported by the Adenauer Fellowship. This shift marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to using photography as a tool for social reflection and advocacy.
Zia’s photographic philosophy is rooted in authenticity—he seeks not just the “perfect shot,” but the raw, emotional truth behind every frame. Whether through a distinctive composition or a fleeting human gesture, he aims to create images that resonate deeply and speak for themselves. His work is less about aesthetics and more about empathy, narrative, and impact.
Professionally, Zia has collaborated with renowned organizations including the Associated Press, the Prime Minister’s Office of Bangladesh, the Department of Social Services, Bangladesh Water Development Board, Rest of World, VICE News, and National Geographic Magazine, among others—contributing both locally and globally.
His work has been widely published in major national and international media outlets such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, BBC, Forbes, Vogue, MSN, and The Daily Star. His photographs have also been featured in the Swiss Embassy’s cultural anthology Focus on Culture, and Bangladesh Press Photo. In recognition of his growing impact, he was nominated for the prestigious 6×6 Global Talent Program by the World Press Photo Foundation.
Ziaul Haque Oisharjh continues to journey forward with an insatiable drive—to document, to understand, and to contribute meaningfully to society through the power of visual storytelling.