Est. 2020 — Bangladesh
Star PartyBangladesh
A non-profit community of 60,000+ astrophotographers chasing the Milky Way from Sajek, Saint Martin, Teknaf, and beyond.
Upcoming Star PartyAbout the Group
Star Party Bangladesh is a non-profit photography community dedicated to astrophotography, landscape, and long-exposure photography. Established in 2020 by three passionate astrophotographers — Tafsir Ahmed Khan, Ibtihaj Tafheem Rony, and Midhath Chowdhury — the group began as a small initiative to explore the night sky and capture its beauty.
It has grown into a vibrant community of around 60,000 members from across Bangladesh and beyond. Our events are not commercial; they are driven by a shared passion for the art of night-sky photography.
Despite the large public following, Star Party Bangladesh maintains a close-knit inner circle of exclusive members — photographers who have actively participated in one or more official star parties. They gain access to our private chat group where upcoming events are announced first.
Twelve major star parties have been organized so far in Sylhet, Sajek Valley, Saint Martin's Island, Jamalpur, Cox's Bazar, Teknaf, Thanchi, and Boga Lake — each planned around moon phases, weather, and dark-sky visibility.
The Founders
Three astrophotographers who started Star Party Bangladesh in 2020 around a shared frustration: the country had no community for night-sky photography. They built one.
Featured Members
Active photographers from past star parties — each with a dedicated portfolio page.
Mainul Islam
Hybrid creator, MediaVerse founder. Sony A7iii.
Dr. Nakib Shah Alam
Cardiac anesthesiologist; landscape, wildlife & aerial.
Meer Sadi
Cityscape, industrial & architecture pro, Dhaka.
Mazhar Nibras
Architect & landscape/macro visual storyteller.
Abdur Rahman Rahat
Wedding & food pro; travel + astro.
Muhammad Saidul Islam
Award-winning; worked with ZUMA Press.
K. M. A Jisan
Math student; landscape & astro hobbyist.
Rahat Khan Shakil
Cinematographer, regular SPB attendee.
Rakib Reza
Bangladesh Navy Lt. Cdr; landscape, cityscape & astro.
Rajib Khan
Cinematographer — weddings, commercial & aerial.
Saadnoor Salehin
Sr. software engineer & street photographer.
Md Shahedul Islam Sadik
Wildlife, travel & aerial; nationally recognized.
Full Star Party Participant List
Arup Khan
Ibtihaj Tafheem
Jubayer Bin Amdad
K. M. A Jisan
Mainul Islam
Mamunur Rahman
Mazhar Nibras
Md Moazzam Hossain
Md Mubassir Rahman
Md Zakir Hossain
Md. Rajib Khan
Md. Shahedul Islam Sadik
Meer Sadi
Midhath Chowdhury
Mohammed Rohan Jalil
Muhammad Saidul Islam
Musallim Chowdhury
Nakib Shah Alam
Nasif Ravenger
Rahat Khan Shakil
Raiyan Mahmud
Rizwan Araf
Rubaiat Rehman Khan
Saadnoor Salehin Shwapneel
Sakib Mahtab Khandaker
Sakibul Islam
Shahadat H Shahal
Sifat Shahriar
Tafsir Ahmed Khan
Tamjid Chowdhury
Tanmoy Debnath
Tonmoy Adhikary
Yusuf Himel
Past Star Parties
Twelve organized expeditions across Bangladesh's darkest skies.
| # | Date | Location | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | October 2020 | Sylhet | 3 |
| 02 | June 2021 | Sylhet | 4 |
| 03 | September 2021 | Sajek Valley | 8 |
| 04 | June 2022 | Sajek Valley | 13 |
| 05 | March 2023 | Saint Martin Island | 12 |
| 06 | December 2023 | Jamalpur | 15 |
| 07 | March 2024 | Saint Martin Island | 16 |
| 08 | September 2024 | Inani, Cox's Bazar | 12 |
| 09 | November 2024 | Sajek Valley | 12 |
| 10 | May 2025 | Shahporir Dwip, Teknaf | 16 |
| 11 | September 2025 | Thanchi, Bandarban | 12 |
| 12 | October 2025 | Boga Lake & Keokradong | 8 |
Announcement · September 2026
Milky Way Chasers Expedition
Escape the city lights, trek into the hill tracts, and spend three nights shooting beneath one of Bangladesh's darkest skies.
- Astrophotography
- Milky Way
- Star trails
- Landscape
- Timelapse
- Long exposure
- Steel wool
- Trekking & camping
Not a commercial tour. Every participant shares and bears their own expenses. Check the group information for full details. A detailed itinerary follows soon.
Get in Touch
Reach out to a founder for inquiries about future star parties, collaborations, or media.
Tafsir Ahmed Khan
Ibtihaj Tafheem Rony
Midhath Chowdhury
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