Bangladesh Cartoonist Association (BANCARAS) is an organization of the cartoonists of Bangladesh established in January 2011. The aim of the organization is to work as a common platform for countrywide cartoonists. BANCARAS keeps cartoonists connected by gathering with the work and thought of them. BANCARAS plans to arrange several cartoon exhibitions every year focusing on different issues, including regular cartoon workshops.
Platform
Nowadays cartoons are a very popular medium in Bangladesh. But it was not so popular as it is now when it was just innovated in Bangladesh. First Bangladeshi cartoonist, Kazi Abul Kashem who started to draw cartoons in a magazine named "shawgat" in 1930s. In 1971s liberation war Quamrul Hassans cartoon "ei janowarder hotta korte hobe" influenced the freedom fighters deeply. In 1978, satire magazine "Unmad" was published and received high popularity among the people. In the 80's and 90's editorial cartoons was getting popular among general people through newspapers. After 2000, there was an increases in number of amateur cartoonist who grew up from the young generation. Presently, Bangladesh has a large number of newspapers where cartoons are a highly popular section.
Cartoon exhibition 2011 Bangladesh Cartoonist Association had arranged their 1st cartoon exhibition on 9-11 January 2011. The National Press Club compounded a three-day exhibition, which was a huge success followed by thousands of viewers. With this exhibition, Bangladesh Cartoonist Association started its voyage ceremonially.
Executive body
Advisor Rafiqun Nabi Advisor Ahsan Habib (cartoonist) Advisor Shishir Bhattacharjee Advisor Shahriar Khan President Zahid Hasan Benu Vice-president Shahriar Sharif Secretary Abu Hasan Joint Secretary Mehedi Haque Joint Secretary Kuddus Ahmed Treasurer Niaz Chowdhury Tuli Organizing Secretary Sadat Uddin AhmedPublicity Secretary Zonayed Azim ChowdhuryPublic Welfare Secretary Nasreen Sultana MituInternational Relation Secretary Syed Rashad Imam (Tanmoy)Office Secretary Biplob Chakroborty
References
External links Bangladesh Cartoonist Association