Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) on Thursday inaugurated 'Troubling Rain', a solo photography exhibition by award-winning photographer and educator Abir Abdullah, at its La Galerie in the capital’s Dhanmondi.

The opening ceremony was attended by prominent artist Dhali Al Mamoon, architect Saif Ul Haque, Ekhon TV editorial head Tushar Abdullah, and art critic Moinuddin Khaled.

In the exhibition, Abir captures the contrasting faces of Dhaka’s monsoon season — celebrated in Bengali literature for its beauty and romance, yet marked by disruption and hardship. Shot over two decades, his images portray flooded streets, overturned umbrellas, and fragile urban infrastructure under relentless rain, offering intimate glimpses into the resilience of the city’s residents.

Abir Abdullah, currently the Photography Workshop Coordinator at AFD, studied at the Bangladesh Photographic Institute and Pathshala, later advancing his skills through global workshops and documentary projects. His career has been recognised with prestigious honours including the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography and the Alexia Foundation professional grant.

His works have been published in The New York Times, Asiaweek, and TIME, and exhibited in cities including London, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Perpignan, Quebec, and Sharjah.

'Troubling Rain' will remain open to visitors until August 23, from Monday to Saturday between 3 pm and 9 pm, at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka.