, April 4 -- Appreciating renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun's photography, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet has said literature and arts have always held a central place in cultural life, shaping thought, identity, and dialogue across generations in France, as in Bangladesh.

"In the hands of a photographer such as Nasir Ali Mamun, photography becomes not only an artistic expression but also an act of cultural preservation," said the Ambassador, adding that his black-and-white portraits reveal a remarkable mastery of light and shadow.

The inaugural ceremony of Mamun's 66th solo exhibition was held at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka on Friday featuring rare portraits and moments of eminent poets Shamsur Rahman and...