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dr.hirasobahan@gmail.com

Chairman & Professor, Department of Painting, Oriental Art and Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi.


DR. MD. ABDUS SOBAHAN
PROFESSOR
Painting, Oriental Art & Printmaking


Education Summary  
SSC (Secondary School Certificate), Ram Kishore High School, Muktagacha, Mymensingh.1981-1986, Dhaka Board,1st Division,1986. HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate)Shahid Smriti govt. College, Muktagacha, Mymensingh 1986-1988, Dhaka Board, Higher 2nd Division, 1988. Pree- BFA (Preliminary Bachelor of Fine Arts), Ins. of Fine Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts), University of Dhaka. 1988-1990, 2nd Division,1990. BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Ins. of Fine Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts), University of Dhaka, 1990-1993. 2nd Division 1st position, 1993 (Printmaking). MFA (Master of Fine Arts), Ins. of Fine Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts), University of Dhaka, 1993-1995 1st Class 1st position, 1995 (Printmaking). PHD (Doctor of Philosophy) Printmaking of Bangladesh and Three Artists: Safiuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Kibria and Monirul Islam (1948-2008), University of Rajshahi, Bangladeshi, 2007-2011, Awarded, 2011.

Research Interest  
N/A
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PHD (Doctor of Philosophy) Printmaking of Bangladesh and Three Artists: Safiuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Kibria and Monirul Islam (1948-2008))
University of Rajshahi, Bangladeshi 2007-2011 2011
Masters
(MFA (Master of Fine Arts))
Institute of Fine Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts), University of Dhaka, 1995
Bachelor/Honors
(BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts))
Institute. of Fine Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts), University of Dhaka, 1993
Higher Secondary
(Pree- BFA (Preliminary Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Result not Found 1990
Higher Secondary
(HSC (higher Secondary Certificate))
Shahid Smriti govt. College, Muktagacha, Mymensingh Dhaka Board 1988
Secondary
(SSC (Secondary School Certificate))
Result not Found 1986

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2021-09-01 to 2024-08-31 Dept. of Painting, Oriental Art and Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts Chairman
2019-05-05 to 2036-06-29 Department of Painting, Oriental Art and Printmaking , Faculty of Fine Arts PROFESSOR
2013-12-24 to 2019-05-04 Dept. of Fine Arts and Painting, Oriental Art & Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts Associate Professor 2013-12-24 2019-05-04
2009-07-02 to 2013-12-23 Dept. of Fine Arts Asistant Professor
2006-07-02 to 2009-07-01 dept. of Fine Arts Lecturar

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2003-06-24 to 2004-06-24 Artist SM Sultan Memorial Gallery, Narail. (A Unit of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy project ). . Founder Curator
2000-03-01 to 2003-02-15 KothaLolitkola Academy, Badda, Gulshan,Dhaka. Parttime Fine Art instructor
1997-11-01 to 2003-06-23 Bangladesh Television, TV Bhavon, Rumpura, Dhaka Graphic Designer
1997-02-05 to 2003-02-15 Navy Ladise Club, Navy Head Quarter, Banani, Dhaka. Parttime Fine Art instructor
1993-01-01 to 1997-03-01 Nondonkanon, Solmulla road, Mohammodpur, Dhaka. Parttime Fine Art instructor

Book

1. Dr Hira Sobahan "Deep of Heart" ISBN 978-984-94637-2-6, Prokriti-Prottoy Prokason, 322 ( 4th floor, a), Panoroma, Padma abasik, vadra, Chandrima, Rajshahi.

Published: February 2022
2. Grontho chinton Edited by Khan Mahbub, Katha prokash, 37/1 Banglabazar, Dhaka, 1100. "Obivokta Banglay Mudronshilper Uttaron" ISBN: 984 70120 0764.

Published: February 2018
3. Dr. Hira Sobahan "Fine Art Printmaking" Published by Prothom Prokashon, ,109 Green Road (4th floor), Orchid plaza-2, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215.

Published: February 2017
4. Dr Hira Sobahan "Technique of Printmaking" Published by Prothom Prokashon, ,109 Green Road (4th floor), Orchid plaza-2, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215.,February,2017

Published: February 2017

Journal

1. Bangladesh Asiatic Soceity Journal (Bangla), Nimtoli, Dhaka. "Printmaking of Bangladesh (1948-71) : Subjects & Stylies" Vol. 38 (1), June 2020.,

Published: June 2019
2. Dr Hira Sobahan ","Uropio Chapchitra kala : Akti Porjalochona", Journal" Shilpakola, shanmasik bangla Research journal, Dept. of Research & Publication, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, year :35, 1-2 issu,

Published: January 2019
3. Research journal of Music, Dept. of Music, University of Rajshahi. "Chapai Chobir Shilpodhara : Prosanggo kolkater Nobbo-Bonggio Kalashilpo" Volume-4, ISSN: 23

Published: December 2018
4. A journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (Bangla), Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi. "Shilpi Safiuddin Ahmed ar Woodengraving Chapai Chobi" Volume-25 (1424 bs), ISSN 1561-798-X,

Published: June 2018
5. A Research journal, Faculty of Arts, University of Rajshahi. "Pratishdhanik Charukala ShikkherUnmesh o Bikash : PrekkhitBangladesh Published-" Volume-22, Session-2016-2017,ISSN 1813-0402

Published: November 2016
6. A Research journal, "Bottalar Chapai Chobir Shorup Onneshon : Prekkhit Uponebashik Bangla,Faculty of Arts, University of Rajshahi." Volume-16, Session-2010-2011,ISSN 1813-0402

Published: November 2010

Report

1. Pro, Dr Abu Taher & Prof. Dr Hira Sobahan "Artist of Two Bengal Safiuddin Ahmed and Somnath Hore : Life and Work" RU Research Project , 2019

Published: November 2021
2. Dr Hira Sobahan "Woodcut Printmaking (1948-2002)" RU Research Project 2020

Published: November 2021
3. Prof. Dr Abu Taher & Prof. Dr Hira Sobahan "Woodengraving & woodout Prints of Bangladesh" UGC Research Project 2015

Published: May 2021

Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended

1. Co-odinator : Prof. Dr. Hira Sobahan (Printmaker, Painter, Researcher, writer & Editor) "1st International Webinar 2020 , CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES IN INSTITUTIONAL ART EDUCATION : CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES" Organized by Department of Painting, Oriental art & Printmaking Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 27 december 2020, Bangladesh at 7.00 pm., India at 7.30 pm. Department of Painting, Oriental art & Printmaking Faculty of Fine Ar

Published: May 2020
2. Dr Hira Sobahan "Japanese printmaking (Intaglio- Etching)workshop ,2019" under Japanese Artist Toshihkio Ikeda, Cosmos Atelier71, Printmaking Cosmos Centre, Dhaka.

Published: May 2019
3. Dr Hira Sobahan "Monoprint workshop 2014 under American printmaker Andrew Saftel," US Department of State & Bengal Foundation, Department of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi.

Published: June 2014
4. Dr Hira Sobahan "workshop 2011 Akusshotokeya Bisshabiddaloy porjaloyauchana Shikkha o Shikkhokar Bhoumika, Cenate Bhabon," Cenate vabon, Rajshahi University Teacher's Somity

Published: December 2011
5. Dr Hira Sobahan ". Prantik-er Prakitajan Art (North)-Art Camp 2010" Palpur, Godagari, Rajshahi, Britto Arts Trust.

Published: June 2010

Exhibition

1. Dr Hira Sobahan "Imagg of Timeword -01" Monoprint or Uniqueprint on paper, 6'x7', 25th National Art Exhibition 2023, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: November 2023
2. Dr. Hira Sobahan, Annual Art Exhibition, Dept. of Painting, Oriental Arts & Printmaking, University of Rajshahi. "Sawtal pear, Acrylic boart cut print on paper" 01

Published: March 2023
3. Dr. Hira Sobahan, Soceity oF Fine Arts, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka "Image of Dream-3 Media : mixedmedia on paper, h 71 x w 56cm." 12

Published: March 2023
4. Dr Hira Sobahan "Image-3, etching & aquatint, 8.5x10cm." Microtopia International Art Fest 2021-2022, Bangladesh, Gallery Chitrak, Dhanmondi, Dhaka; Chittagong Art Ciab.

Published: March 2022
5. Dr Hira Sobahan "Zainul Birth Anneversary 2021 & Indepindent of 50's year Artwork Exhibition" Zainul Gallery, Mymensingh, Mymensingh Divitional Fineartist Council.

Published: December 2021
6. Dr Hira Sobahan "The Fish-6, Digital art,,60cm." 1.Akhrabari 1st annual vartual online an International art Exhibition 2021, Kolkata, India.

Published: March 2021
7. Dr Hira Sobahan "4th International online Solo Art Exhibition 2021" Art Family, Kalkata., India.

Published: February 2021
8. Dr.Hira Sobahan "1. Face to Face-1, 2. Image-32" Monoprint or Unique print (p.v.c. board), h45xw60cm. 2020. PRINTMAKING TODAY, An International online Printmaking Exhibition 2020. Org by: DAG, Kolcata, India, Display in FACEBOOK, On: 2nd December 2020 At: 8pm (IST)

Published: November 2020
9. Dr. Hira Sobahan "Cox's bazar-2" Acrylic on paper, h 22 x w17inc., 5th International online Tone of Art Festival 2020 (Guest Artist), Focus Bangladesh, Promotion of Arts & Crafts, Dhaka.

Published: September 2020
10. Dr. Hira Sobahan "Image of covid 19" Monoprint or Unique print (p.s platte)h43xw65cm. 2020, World Renowned Artist S M Sultan 96th Birthday Celebration International online Art Exhibition 2020 https://smsultan.org/clovid-19-by-prof-dr-hira-sobahan/

Published: August 2020
11. Dr. Hira Sobahan "The Image Nerrative of Time" 3rd solo miniature Art Exhibition, La galerie, Alliance Francaise de dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: July 2019
12. Dr Hira Sobahan "solo miniature Art Exhibition, La galerie, Alliance Francaise de dhaka, Bangladesh" 3rd

Published: July 2019
13. Dr Hira Sobahan "23th National Art Exhibition,2019" Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: June 2019
14. Dr Hira Sobahan "Artist Rashed Smriti porshod’s 13th Art Exhibition and Competition 2019," Artist Rashed Smriti porsged’s & Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: March 2019
15. Dr Hira Sobahan "Art Exhibition in commemoration of the 43th Death Anniversary the Father of the Nation, 2018" Organized by Ntional Meuseum, Shabag, Dhaka.

Published: August 2018
16. Dr Hira Sobahan "Art Exhibition in commemoration of the 42th Death Anniversary the Father of the Nation, 2017" Ntional Meuseum Gallery, Organized by the National Mourning Observance Council Facultyof Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

Published: August 2017
17. Dr Hira Sobahan "4th International online Art Exhibition 2021 1. Art Family, Kalkata., India." 4th

Published: February 2017
18. Dr Hira Sobahan "Gallery Shorong 4th Shishu-Kishore Art Exhibition’2016," Organized Gallery Shorong, Dinajpur.

Published: December 2016
19. Dr Hira Sobahan ". Rang Art Exhibition, 2015" Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi

Published: July 2015
20. Dr Hira Sobahan "21th National Art Exhibition,2015" Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: June 2015
21. Dr Hira Sobahan "Image of Nature-25, mixedmedia, 7x7.5cm." . 5th Tone International Miniature Art Biennale 2015 Tone Art Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

Published: February 2015
22. Dr Hira Sobahan "Kahal Art Fair 2015, Bangladesh" Kahal Art Group and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Published: February 2015
23. Dr Hira Sobahan "Birth Anniversary of Shilpacharja Zainul Abedin and 36 Anniversary of Department of Fine Arts, 2014" Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi, Catushkun Art Wave

Published: December 2014
24. Dr Hira Sobahan "Urban Experiences, A group exhibition of monoprints, 2014," US Department of State & Bengal Foundation, Bengal Art Lounge, Dhaka.

Published: June 2014
25. Dr Hira Sobahan "Annual art Exhibition, 2011" Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi

Published: November 2011
26. Dr Hira Sobahan "19th National art Exhibition, 2011" Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: June 2011
27. Dr Hira Sobahan "Annual art Exhibition, 2010" Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi

Published: November 2010
28. Dr Hira Sobahan "Annual art Exhibition, 2009" Department of fine arts, Presently Faculty of Fine Arts University of Rajshahi.

Published: December 2009
29. Dr Hira Sobahan ". Printmaking Exhibition, 2009" Organized by Gallery Shilpangon, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Published: February 2009
30. DrHira Sobahan "13th Asian Art Biennial Bangladesh, 2008" Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: December 2008
31. Dr Hira Sobahan "Art Exhibition, 2008, Brihottoro Mymansingh Charushilpi Somonnoy Porishad," Shilpacharja Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala Gallery,Mymansingh.

Published: December 2008
32. Dr Hira Sobahan "Art Exhibition of Teacher`s , 2008" Jointly organized by Department of fine arts, University of Rajshahi & Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

Published: August 2008
33. Dr Hira Sobahan "Artist Rashed Smriti Art Exhibition, 2008" Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy &Artist Rashed Smriti Porishad , Dhaka.

Published: June 2008
34. Dr Hira Sobahan "Artist Rashed Smriti Art Exhibition, 2008" Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy &Artist Rashed Smriti Porishad , Dhaka.

Published: March 2008
35. Dr Hira Sobahan "20. Grand Exhibition , 2007" Saju Art Gallery, Gulshan, Dhaka.

Published: December 2007
36. Dr Hira Sobahn "Pohela Boishakh Art Exhibition, 2007" Faculty of Fine Arts, Rajshahi University.

Published: April 2007
37. Dr Hira Sobahan "17th National Art Exhibition, 2007" Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 20. Grand Exhibition , 2007

Published: February 2007
38. Dr Hira Sobahan "Printmaking Exhibition,2006" Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.

Published: December 2006

1.. Japanese printmaking (Intaglio- Etching)workshop ,2019

Under Japanese Artist Toshihkio Ikeda, Cosmos Atelier71, Printmaking Cosmos Centre, Dhaka.

2. Monoprint workshop 2014

under American printmaker Andrew Saftel, US Department of State & Bengal Foundation,Department of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi.

3. workshop 2011

Akusshotokeya Bisshabiddaloy porjaloyauchana Shikkha o Shikkhokar Bhoumika, Cenate Bhabon, University.

Art Camp 2010

Prantik-er Prakitajan Art (North)-Art Camp 2010 Palpur, Godagari, Rajshahi, Britto Arts Trust.

TV set Design Course, 2003

Organized by National institute of Mass Communication. Darus Salam, Mirpur road, Dhaka.

Self-management for Artists, 2002

under Artist IlsHilpart from Germany Organized by German Embassy and Gallery 21, Dhaka.

Printmaking Workshop, 1997

under renowned Artist Shahid Kabir residin in Madrid, Spain, organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

8. Printmaking Workshop, 1994

under Japanese Professor TusiokiSirioki organized by Institute of Fine Arts (presently Faculty of Fine Art), University of Dhaka.

 

Honour &  Awards:

1.Bishakobi Rabindranath Dhakur Peace Award-2023

for Contibuted in Education & Arts Research in Bangladesh, Org. by India-Bangladesh Cultureal Council & Amar Asha Foundation, Barasat, Kolkata, India.

2. Netaji Sumbash chandra bose Int.Peace Award-2022

for Contibuted in Education & Fine Arts in Bangladesh, India-Bangladesh Friendship Association, Mahabodhi Society Auditorium Kolkata, India.

3. Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Award-2022

for Contibuted in Education & Research in Bangladesh, Org. by Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Society, Mauhangid Auditorium, Katmondu, Nepal.

4. India-Bangladesh Friendship Award-2022

for Contibuted in Education & Research in Bangladesh, Bengal Education Development Foundation, Kolkata, India.

5. Mahatma Gandhi International Award-2022

for Contibuted in Fine Arts & Education in Bangladesh, All-India Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Cumputer Science & Technology & by the Bengal Education Development Foundation, Kolkata, India.

6. Jastoce Sayed Mahbub Morshad Memorial Gold medal=2022

for Contibuted in Fine Arts in Bangladesh, Jastoce Sayed Mahbub Morshad Memorial Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7. Independent Memorial Meda-2022

for Contibuted Painting & Writer in Bangladesh, Sadhin Bangla Sansad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

8. Mother Teresa Memorial Honour-2022

for Contibuted Socieal-welfare in Bangladesh, Saarc Cultural Forum, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

9. Poet Kazi Nozrul Islam Memorial medal-2021

for Contibuted Education & Socieal-welfare in Bangladesh, South Asia Social Education Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

10. Golden Jabiles Award-2021

for Contibuted Education & Fine Arts in Bangladesh, Saarc Cultural Forum, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

11.Humen Rights Peace Award-2021

for Contibuted Welfare of men in Bangladesh, Asia Humen Rights Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

12. Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Vasany Memorial Honour-2021

for Contibuted Writer & Researcher in Bangladesh,Wridoya 71 Sangscritic Porishad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

13. Sadhinatar Subornajoyanti Sonmanona Award-2021

for Contibuted Fine Arts in Bangladesh, Sadhinata Sangsad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

14. Bonggobir General M A J oSMANI Golden Award-2021

for Contibuted Education & Socieal-welfare in Bangladesh, South Asia Social Education Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

15. International Mother’s Lengoes Day Honour Award-2021

for Contibuted Fine Arts in Bangladesh, Sadhinata Sangsad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

16. Sher-A-Bangla Gold Medal-2020

for Contibuted Fine Arts in Bangladesh, Sher-A-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Hoque Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

18.Ser-A-Bagla Goldmedal honour 2020

for Contibuted in Painting of Bangladesh, A k ser-a-a Bangla Fazlul haque Research council, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

19. Honour  Award 2020

for Contibuted in Printmaking of Bangladesh by Mymensingh zila somiti, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi.

20.Mosi gunijon honour 2020

for Contibuted in Painting of Bangladesh by Mosi Sahitta Porishad & Manobojibon Porttika Dhaka, 2020.

21.105th Barth Anniversary of Shilpacharcha Zainul Abedin Memoriel honour Award 2019

for Contibuted in Printmaking of Bangladesh by Canvas of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

22.43th dead Anniversary of mozlum jononeta mawlana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasane Memorieal honour Award 2019

forContibuted in Printmaking of Bangladesh by Swadhinata Sangsad, Bangladesh, Dhaka.

23.25th dead Anniversary of Eminent Artist S M Sultanhonour 2019

for Contibuted in Printmaking of Bangladesh by Canvas of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

24.Jagment honour 2008

Bangladesh Muktijudha Sonsad, Bangladesh Bank Pratishanik thana comound, Rajshahi.

25. Teacher’s honour 2006

Department of Fine Arts, Rajshahi Univewrsity.


 

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