GHEA21 Faculty

Fahmidul Haq

Fahmidul Haq is currently a faculty member at Bard College, and also served as a Visiting Professor at Bard College and Visiting Research Professor at the University of Notre Dame, USA. In addition, he dedicated nearly two decades to teaching in the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His academic interests include film studies, new media culture, and critical media studies. Fahmidul has publications spanning both English and Bengali languages, and his books include 'Identity, Cinema, and Bangladesh Independent Cinema' (2022) and 'Cinema of Bangladesh: A Brief History' (2020). Beyond his academic career, Fahmidul Haq is recognized as a human rights defender, digital content creator, and public intellectual. His online activism revolves around the cultural and political landscape of Bangladesh, making him a dynamic and influential figure in both academic and public spheres.