Category: Food
The authentic flavors of Bangladeshi cuisine from all over the world are showcased in this category through plated dishes, street food, and homemade recipes. Foods like biryani, fish curries, pithas, and bhortas should be photographed in natural light and from attractive perspectives, whether they are taken in Bangladesh or overseas. Pay attention to the small details that distinguish each dish, such as color, texture, and spices. A compelling food photo tells the tale of who made the meal, where it was consumed, and why it matters by visually conveying flavor, aroma, and cultural significance. Images in our competition should highlight composition, authenticity, and the inventiveness with which Bangladeshi food is presented in various locales and cultures.
Category: Culture
This category focuses on the cultural events that surround Bangladeshi food worldwide, such as communal celebrations, religious holidays, family get-togethers, and cooking customs. Images may show friends enjoying food on special occasions, families cooking together, kids learning traditional recipes, or elders giving advice. Emotion, connection, and a feeling of inclusion in daily life should be highlighted in these pictures. Photographers can tell poignant tales about how shared meals and rituals preserve Bangladeshi identity by fusing food with cultural customs. Regardless of where Bangladeshi communities currently reside, this category honors the role food plays in fostering relationships, respecting heritage, promoting intergenerational learning, and upholding cultural traditions. For future generations around the world, such imagery upholds cultural expression, memory, pride, continuity, and resilience.
Category: Markets & Ingredients
The essential elements of Bangladeshi cuisine—spices, fresh fish, rice, vegetables, snacks, and traditional market displays—are captured in this category, whether they are found in Bangladesh or in foreign markets. Photographs of produce stalls, spice stands, or specialty stores selling South Asian goods should emphasize vivid color, fine detail, and careful arrangement. It is advised to pay attention to composition and lighting in order to highlight authenticity and freshness. This category aims to show how necessary ingredients are transported across borders and incorporated into daily cooking in homes all over the world. These pictures serve as an example of how Bangladeshi communities, no matter where they live or how far away they are from their homeland, continue to prepare familiar flavors, preserve culinary traditions, and maintain cultural identity.