Department of Graphic Design

Faculty Profile

Dr. Farjana Ahmed
Associate Professor

Dr. Farjana Ahmed

Department of Graphic Design
Faculty of Fine Art
ahmedfarzana84@du.ac.bd 01777533007
Degree Name Group/Major Subject Board/Institute Country Passing Year
Masters Graphic Design University of Dhaka Bangladesh 2005
Bachelor Graphic Design University of Dhaka Bangladesh 2003
Title Organization Location From Date To Date
Associate Professor Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art University of Dhaka Jul 2022 Present
Assistant Professor Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art University of Dhaka Jan 2016 Jul 2022
Part-time Teacher Department of Craft, Faculty of Fine Art University of Dhaka Nov 2014 Jul 2019
Part-time Residential Teacher Samsun Nahar Hall University of Dhaka Jan 2014 Jan 2024
Lecturer Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art University of Dhaka Dec 2013 Jul 2019
Part-time Teacher Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art University of Dhaka Oct 2010 Dec 2013
Senior Design Consultant and Research Associate Kay Kraft Dhaka Apr 2009 Jul 2015

Research Interest

Subject Description Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator)
Art and Culture

Research work on art and culture
Children Illustration and book design
Book Cover
Lifestyle Design Having been engaged with several research works on textile, fabric and fashion design, I have found the way to acquire knowledge, experience and data for further exploring in the field of Lifestyle Design.

Project/Research Supervision

Level of Study Title Supervisor Co-Supervisor(s) Name of Student(s) Area of Research Current Completion
No project/research supervision is found

Project/Research Work

Subject Project Name Source of Fund From Date To Date Collaboration
Dissertation 2003 Graphic Design and my art work 21-03-2021 Dept. of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
Research Project ফাউন্ডেশনে সংগ্রহে থাকা দারুশিল্প: ডিজাইন বৈচিত্রের সামগ্রিক পর্যালোচনা Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh 20-03-2021 31-03-2022 Bangladesh Folk Art & Crafts Foundation

Invited Talk

SL Invited Talk
No invited talk is found
SL Collaboration & Membership Name Type Membership Year Expire Year
1 Bangladesh Asiatic Society General member 2022
2 Academic Council, University of Dhaka 2021
3 Graphic Design Alumni Association, DU Office Secretary 2019 2021
4 Graphic Design Alumni Association, DU Life Member 2015 Life Time
Journal Article
1
Farjana Ahmed : Bangladesher Dorshoknondito Chalochitrer poster, Bangla poster dui banglar lekha o chabi , pp.220 , 2020 .
2
Farjana Ahmed : Bornomalar udvob o er prayogik poriprekhit, Dhaka Bishobiddalay Potrika , vol.91-93 , no.July 2013- June 2014 , pp.95 , 2015 .
3
Farjana Ahmed : Zainuler rang, Zainul jonmoshotobarshiki seminar, Carukala , 2015 .
Exhibition

Solo Exhibitions

2011: Jubilation of color, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Group Exhibitions

International
2006: 8th Contemporary Young Artists Exhibition, Chuwa Gallery Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
: Contemporary Artist 4 Exhibition, Chuwa Gallery Ginza, Chou-ku, Tokyo, Japan
: "Jaala' 15th Japan Asia Africa Latin-America Cultural Exchange Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
: Eternal Asian Art Exhibition, Chuwa Gallery Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
: Sholo Kala, Kalkata Metropalitan gallery, Kalkata, India
National
2017: National Fine Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2015: National Fine Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2011: National Fine Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2009: National Fine Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2016: 17th Asian Art Biennale, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2012: 15th Asian Art Biennale, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2008: 13th Asian Art Biennale, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2018: 20th Young Artists' Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2014: 19th Young Artists' Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2012: 18th Young Artists' Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
: 17th Young Artists' Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2011: Academic Exchange Program Exhibition, University of Dhaka and Kala Bhaban, Viswa-Bharati, Bengal Gallery of Fine Art, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Award Type Title Year Country Description
National International Mother Language Award, Padak Design 2021 Bangladesh

Gold Medal Design
International Logo 2019 India

মনোনীত লোগো, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ ইতিহাস পরিষদ।
Local Logo 2019 Bangladesh

মনোনীত লোগো, বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক সমিতি ফেডারেশন।
Local 51st Convocation logo, University of Dhaka 2018 Bangladesh

Logo of 51st Convocation, University of Dhaka.
Local Book Scholarship 2014 Bangladesh B.F.A and M.F.A- Book Scholarship from University of Dhaka based on 2003 B.F.A and 2005 M.F.A highest result.
National 17th Young Artists' Art Exhibition logo 2010 Bangladesh

1st award in the logo of 17th Young Artists
National Anti Drug Campaign Poster 2010 Bangladesh

2nd award in poster competition arranged by the Directorate of Drug Administration.
Local Dhaka University Alumni Association 2008 Bangladesh

Award to be given by Alumni Association of University of Dhaka.
Local Monnejan Award 2008 Bangladesh

Monnejan Trust Fund Award for Golden Honors Result.
Local Artist Aminul Islam Award 2005 Bangladesh

Award for Fine Art Background.
Local Quamrul Hasan Award 2004 Bangladesh Poster Design in the Annual Art Exhibition, Institute of Fine Art, Dhaka University.
Local Shahid Amit Bashak Award 2002 Bangladesh Annual Art Exhibition, Institute of Fine Art, Dhaka University.
National Logo 2001 Bangladesh

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University.
Workshop/Camp

Conducted Workshops

No Conducted workshops is found.

Participated Workshops

Local
(01 July 2017 - 30 April 2018)
Curriculum, ParticipationIQAC, University of Dhaka, Curriculum 2018 of Department of Graphic Design UGC and IQAC, DU
(01 July 2016 - 30 May 2007)
Self-Assessment Report, ParticipationIQAC, University of Dhaka, DU UGC and IQAC, DU
2015 (19 May - 25 May)
Life style fashion design, ParticipationKay Kraft, Kay Kraft weaving, textile design and fashion design
(13 November 2026 - )
Art Camp, ParticipationDHL Group, Gulshan
(13 November 2026 - )
Art Camp, ParticipationNetherlands Embassy, Gulshan
(13 November 2026 - )
Tempera Workshop, ParticipationFaculty of Fine Art, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
(13 November 2026 - )
Raku, Art Camp, ParticipationBritto, Department of Sculpture, University of Dhaka.
(13 November 2026 - )
Art Camp, ParticipationShako (Women's Association), Gulshan
National
2006 (06 June - 25 September)
Children Illustration Book art camp 2006, ParticipationSave the Children-USA, Sylhet Illustration of the books of Fishing Community.
International
(13 November 2026 - )
Painting Art Camp 2017, ParticipationSAARC, Nepal high commission and Bangladesh cultural ministry, Group Painting Workshop, Nepal
Seminar/Symposium
No Seminar/Symposium History is found
Name & designation Dr. Farjana Ahmed Associate Professor
Department Department of Graphic Design Faculty of Fine Art
Email ahmedfarzana84@du.ac.bd
Phone 01777533007