Summary: <p>After an acclaimed career as a documentary photographer, Bangladeshi <a href="http://poptech.org/shahidul_alam">Shahidul Alam</a> dedicated his life to bringing photography to the people. He started a number of projects and initiatives—including Pathshala, the South Asian Institute of Photography; Chobi Mela, the festival of photography in Asia; and Majority World, a global community interest initiative formed to provide a platform for indigenous photographers.</p>
