Confusion of My Life
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37062
1 of 70
Critical Moment of My Life
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37064
2 of 70
Evils of My Veins
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37067
3 of 70
My Confession, Ending to Heaven
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37070
4 of 70
My Dream goes to Elsewhere
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37065
5 of 70
My Journey Starts
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37063
6 of 70
Smoke Brings Me Close to Death
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37069
7 of 70
Symbol of My Sex
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37066
8 of 70
Valuable Part of My Life
[Confusion or Confession]
n.d.
Digital image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37068
9 of 70
Not living in a normal condition. From their childhood they grow in between the stones and learn the hardship of life.
[Living Stone]
2006, 7 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37019
10 of 70
Alfaj Hossain is a stone collector living in Banglabazar, two and a half kilometers from Jaflong.
[Living Stone]
2007, 27 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37002 [Further details available]
11 of 70
Stone collectors washing stones along Piyain River in Jaflong, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
[Living Stone]
2007, 27 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37007 [Further details available]
12 of 70
Uses of modern machineries like cranes have caused stones to become extinct in some places in Piyain.
[Living Stone]
2007, 27 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37003 [Further details available]
13 of 70
"I was waiting for my son and he didn't turn up again. It's been 22 days now."
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37032 [Further details available]
14 of 70
"My husband always talked sweet as he was a sweets trader," enchanted the memory of her late husband who had sugarcane business.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37034 [Further details available]
15 of 70
57 years old, Dulduli Begum came here from Jamalpur since four years. She has one son and one daughter. She wants to go home but her son doesn't like it. But she wants to go to asking her son that who take care him when he was child.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37036
16 of 70
At the end stage of their life most are unable to calculate what they gain or lost through their entire journey of life.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37051
17 of 70
Do you know Kulsum Bibi (an active freedom fighter of our liberation warà) while you slogan for your corrupted leaders, claiming them "great freedom fighters"?
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37042 [Further details available]
18 of 70
Early in the morning most of the old aged people go to Mosque for the Morning Prayer since this is an important part of their daily routine.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37047
19 of 70
Everyone has a story to tell.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37041 [Further details available]
20 of 70
Fishing with nets is challenging. Either you get the inexperienced tiny ones, or you get the old, big, tired biggies. It's merely a mosquito net that is hung at night at the old age home to protect one from the mosquitoes.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37044
21 of 70
For when we start, we have to end. And this journey towards end is not slow. This happens in a flash.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37061 [Further details available]
22 of 70
He might have had several dreams and most of them, unfulfilled.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37056 [Further details available]
23 of 70
I don't have family since I am still a bachelor", smiled 73 years old, Mr. Ajim, and the barber cautioned him since he was being shaved.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37037 [Further details available]
24 of 70
Is this an end sleep! Who knows! There are always a sorrow feelings surrounding with old aged people who are neglected by their own family members.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37045
25 of 70
It's raining outside.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37055 [Further details available]
26 of 70
Not even a pillow.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37031 [Further details available]
27 of 70
Parents gave their best to children for their betterment but when they need that special care they found themselves alone.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37053
28 of 70
Praying in the sacred manner. In a misty moment to the mysterious God before the momentous meeting with the Almighty. When they pray, they think about their second life; after their death it will start. So they pray from their own soul.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37048
29 of 70
Preparing for the final destination through a deep prayer to God and expecting not to give these sorrows to any human being as like her.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37043
30 of 70
She feels her vulnerability in everywhere whether it is from dearest one or care giver of old home members which throw her in a lonely situation.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37052
31 of 70
The earth beneath is firm, the stick held by the hand is strong, the dry leaves on the floor are uprooted, and HER shadow distanced from HER homeà
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37030 [Further details available]
32 of 70
The lifeless things will remain still. They will remain silent. The users will come and go. The uses will sustain. Remembering those old users; who would live among us.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37040
33 of 70
The luminance in his eyes is still there. "I am happy with my life." says 72 years old, Shamsuddin Bhuiyan. "I pray for my children so that they live peacefully."
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37039
34 of 70
The room remains lit up at night even after they go to sleep.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37033 [Further details available]
35 of 70
The shadows are longer, more angular, more perfect and most beautiful ere sunrise. Few old people read 'The Holy Quran'.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37058
36 of 70
The signs of her feet are still there on her sandals she used to wear.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37054 [Further details available]
37 of 70
The trees are standing on the ground proudly, even grass. "We stood when we were young. Everyone will grow old if they are live." said 90 years old, Abdul Rahman.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37050
38 of 70
The world through their shabby eyes. 94 years old, Mohammad Shomsher Ali lived here from one year.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37049 [Further details available]
39 of 70
These eyes are dimming. They don't have any more hope. Neither from her family, nor from herself. Life is waiting to stop.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37057 [Further details available]
40 of 70
These nostalgic memories keep her alive where she could find some remembrance of her golden days through a journey to seeing these sweet memories which were captured in a frame once upon a time.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37035
41 of 70
They think almost the same. Both of them think about departure. One accepted the fact. Another saddened by the set back.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37038
42 of 70
This glass gives clear vision to see everything but failed to show the faces which he would like to see.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37059
43 of 70
Though they have one or two teeth but there are some essential things like "Meswak" (Hand made toothbrush) to keep with for their daily uses.
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37046
44 of 70
Untitled
[Tears of memories - Death of dreams]
2008
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37060 [Further details available]
45 of 70
Stone collector Abu Bakkar bathing at the bank of Piyain river after finishing his work.
[Living Stone]
2008, 13 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37012
46 of 70
Kobir Das (age 68) is a manual worker of stone. His village is in Dhirai. He is been working here for 10 years.
[Living Stone]
2008, 13 June
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37015 [Further details available]
47 of 70
Man and machine unites working day and night, to spin the life circle of the industry. Though there is light on the machines, but there is no emotion. On the other hand there is emotion in the labourers but a constant darkness is taking over their life.
[Living Stone]
2008, 14 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37029
48 of 70
Alya Begum, a stone crasher and mother of two children could not go to work because of illness. But without her wages she does not have money to buy food and medicine. Because there is no sick leave in this Stone Industry.
[Living Stone]
2008, 15 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37026
49 of 70
Probad Das (age 67) and Priti Rani Das (age 39) are couple working together as stone laborers.
[Living Stone]
2008, 15 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37004 [Further details available]
50 of 70
This industry is harmful to the environment; it is harmful for the health of workers, creates air pollution, sound pollution, and is destructive to the landscape, amongst other things. This broken stone represents the dire situation.
[Living Stone]
2008, 15 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37001
51 of 70
Women from Hindu community grinding rice for making cakes on 'Paus Shankranti' festival at the end of Bangle month "Paus". Hindu Stone workers do not go to work at that day.
[Living Stone]
2008, 15 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37025
52 of 70
Babul (age 32), Faruk (age 35), Manik (age 29) and Joinal (age 31) are loading a truck with broken down stone chips.
[Living Stone]
2008, 16 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37011 [Further details available]
53 of 70
Rajia Begum (age 48), a hard working stone labour. She is on her midday break, using the time to get some rest before she starts again.
[Living Stone]
2008, 16 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37022
54 of 70
Shapna (age 13) works as a stone collector. Sometime she does not work because of her childish pranks. She is not old enough for the work. Between working times, she travels by her brother's boat for fun.
[Living Stone]
2008, 16 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37024
55 of 70
Sufia Khatun (age 43) is working at a stone crasher machine, putting large stones into it. Sometimes she works through the night. This is hard work and she puts in as many hours as she can, without any "overtime" payment.
[Living Stone]
2008, 16 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37028
56 of 70
Kalam Ali (age 26) has been working at a stone crushing machine for last 4 years.
[Living Stone]
2008, 18 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37010 [Further details available]
57 of 70
Rajiv Das (age 42) is working at stone crasher machine.
[Living Stone]
2008, 18 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37009 [Further details available]
58 of 70
Along the utilization of modern machinery the women labourers work as hard as men do in this industry.
[Living Stone]
2008, 19 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37023
59 of 70
Many children are utilized in collecting stones.
[Living Stone]
2008, 20 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37021 [Further details available]
60 of 70
Uncontrolled stone-crushing at Jaflong, is posing a serious threat to environment, public health and agriculture.
[Living Stone]
2008, 6 July
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37017 [Further details available]
61 of 70
Working for their living, Abbas Ali, Mohammad Shah Alam, Saifur Rahman, Liakot Ali are stone collectors here for about 5 years.
[Living Stone]
2008, 7 April
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37006 [Further details available]
62 of 70
Piyain River is dry during winter, where for decades uncontrolled and hazardous stone extraction is going on.
[Living Stone]
2009, 18 February
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37020
63 of 70
During the winter season Piyain River becomes dry.
[Living Stone]
2009, 20 November
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37005 [Further details available]
64 of 70
Living situation of Stone laborers in Jaflong area.
[Living Stone]
2009, 21 November
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37018 [Further details available]
65 of 70
This is one trade which has a geological limit.
[Living Stone]
2009, 21 November
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37008 [Further details available]
66 of 70
The Stone laborers of Jaflong are facing a major drinking-water crisis.
[Living Stone]
2009, 25 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37013 [Further details available]
67 of 70
Local People said a vast area of Jaflong had been under the control of land grabbers for the last two decades.
[Living Stone]
2009, 29 October
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37016 [Further details available]
68 of 70
Utilization of modern machinery like cranes has taken over the use of primitive tools.
[Living Stone]
2009, 6 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37014
69 of 70
After finishing their work, some women laborers came back to their home at sunset. Women labourers are engaged more because their labors is less paid then men.
[Living Stone]
2009, 7 January
Black and white image
Provided by the artist - Khaled Hasan
LL/37027
70 of 70
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