Md Hossain, born in 1999 in Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, Myanmar, is a Rohingya photographer and genocide survivor currently living in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. His journey from Myanmar, where the Rohingya community faces severe restrictions and persecution, led him to seek refuge in Bangladesh in August 2017.

 

Hossain's passion for photography emerged as a response to these hardships. He explains, 'I chose photography to tell the world how the Rohingyas are living in the camps in Bangladesh.' His work is a powerful testament to the resilience and plight of his community, offering a window into their daily lives in the refugee camps.

 

Despite spending several years in these camps, with the hope of returning to their homeland still unfulfilled, Hossain continues to use his camera as a tool for advocacy. His photographs serve as a narrative of survival and a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the Rohingya people.

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Find out more about Md Hossain's work on this article: A lonely Banyan Tree sparks memories of home for Rohingya refugees.