Chobi Mela International Photography Festival
| Chobi Mela | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Photography |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Location(s) | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Inaugurated | 30 November 2000 |
| Most recent | 5 March 2021 (Shunno edition) |
| Next event | 2025 (XI edition) |
| Participants | Photographers, artists, educators |
| Organized by | Drik Picture Library. and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute |
| Website | chobimela |
Chobi Mela (Bengali: ছবি মেলা) is a biennial international festival of photography held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2000 by Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, the festival is organized by Drik Picture Library and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. It provides a platform for photographers worldwide, particularly from the Majority World (Asia, Africa, and Latin America), to exhibit their work, engage in workshops, and discuss pressing social issues through visual narratives.