Born: Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, 1954 

Professor(former) Fine Art Faculty, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; presently freelance visual artist. 

Chairman, Art Bangla Foundation
Member, Jury Board, Kodo Art Association, Japan
Former President, Graphic Design Alumni Association, University of Dhaka
Former Dean, Faculty of Design & Technology,
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Education: B.F.A. Fine Art Faculty, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1979; UNDER THE MONBUSHO SCHOLARSHIP, M.F.A. Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan, in 1987; AIEJ Research Fellowship, Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan, in 1997. 

Major Exhibitions: Participated in more than 100 national and international Exhibitions in Bangladesh and abroad, and received 18 prestigious awards; 41 solo exhibitions in Bangladesh and abroad. 

Major Awards & Grants: Received 3rd Prize from the 2nd EMAAR Internation al Art Symposium competition Dubai, UAE; 16th Shilpokala Academy National Best Award 2005; Awarded from the first Islamic Art Biennale, Tehran, Iran; Jury Award from the Montana International Miniature Art Competition USA in 1993; Best Award for Abstract Painting from the Georgia International Miniature Art competition USA in 1992; Grand Prize from Kodo Art Exhibition, Tokyo Japan in1989: Best Award from the 11th National Young Artists Art Exhibition and Best Award from “Victory day of Bangla desh”, Bangladesh Shilpokala Acade my, Dhaka Bangladesh in 1988. Zainul Abedin Best Award from Fine Art Faculty, Dhaka University in 1977. 

Collections: British Museum, National Museum, Dhaka Bangladesh/ Fukuo ka Art Museum Japan; Sudo Art Museum. Ja KEPZ Chittagong; Dhaka National Museum; Shilpokqlq Acade my Dhaka; Faculty of fine Art, Universi ty of Dhaka; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and many Prestigious Galleries and private collections in Bangladesh and Abroad. 

Studio: Road13, House12, Sec3, Uttara Dhaka1230, Bangladesh

 Email: eunus13@gmail.com

• 1978 – Bachelor of Fine Art, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1985 – Diploma in Japanese Language, Osaka University of Foreign Language Studies, Osaka, Japan
• 1987 – Master of Fine Art, Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan
• 1997 – Research Fellowship (AIEJ), Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan

• 1997 – 1st Solo Painting Exhibition, Saju Art Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1984 – 9th Solo Painting Exhibition, Divine Art Gallery, Chittagong, Bangladesh
• 1985 – 10th Solo Painting Exhibition, Yokohama Bank Gallery Space, Ikuta, Japan
• 1987/89 – 13th Solo Painting Exhibition, Zainul Art Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1991 – 12th & 15th Solo Exhibitions, We Gallery, Saitama, Japan
• 1992 – 17th Solo Painting Exhibition, Gallery Alpino, Saitama, Japan
• 1993 – 18th Solo Miniature Exhibition, La Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1993 – 20th Solo Exhibition, Gallery Tone, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1995 – 22nd Solo Exhibition, Gallery Novel, Ikebukuro, Japan
• 1996 – 26th Solo Exhibition, Gallery Neko, Tokyo, Japan
• 1995/97 – 29th Solo Exhibition, Space Shamiana, Kirkland, Washington, USA
• 1997 – 25th & 31st Solo Exhibitions, Gallery Sanjo, Kyoto, Japan
• 1987–1998 – 32nd Solo Exhibition, Anderson Glover Gallery, Kirkland, Washington, USA
• 1993–1998 – 11th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 28th & 34th Solo Exhibitions, Gallery Center Point, Tokyo, Japan
• 1999 – 35th, 33rd, 30th, 27th, 24th & 21st Solo Exhibitions, Divine Art Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 2004 – 36th Solo Exhibition, Gallery Shilpangon, Dhaka
• 2006 – 37th Solo Exhibition, Bengal Gallery of Fine Art, Dhaka
• 2007 – 38th Solo Exhibition, Nepal Art Circle Gallery, Nepal
• 2011 – 39th Solo Exhibition, Hamail Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
• 2017 – 40th Solo Exhibition, Dhaka Art Center, Dhaka
• 2017 – 41st Solo Exhibition, Edge Gallery, Dhaka

• 1975 – Best Award for Poster Design, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
• 1976 – Best Award for Oil Painting, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
• 1977 – Grand Prize (Zainul Abedin Best Award), Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
• 1982 – Best Award for Banner Painting, Language Remembrance Day Exhibition, University of Dhaka
• 1985–87 – Japanese “MONBUSHO” Scholarship, Tokyo, Japan
• 1986 – “Sho Rei” Encouragement Award, 41st Kodo Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
• 1987 – “Shin Jin” Newcomer Award, 42nd Kodo Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
• 1987 – Best Award, Victory Day Exhibition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
• 1988 – Best Award, 11th National Young Artists’ Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy
• 1989 – Grand Prize, Kodo Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
• 1991 – Best Award for Abstract Painting, 6th International Miniature Art Show, Georgia, USA
• 1992 – Jury Award in Oil Painting, 14th International Miniature Art Competition, Montana, USA
• 1993 – Honorable Mention, 14th Tone National Miniature Art Exhibition, Dhaka
• 1994 – Academy Best Award (A.B. Bank), 11th National Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy
• 1997 – Research Fellowship (AIEJ), Tokyo, Japan
• 1998 – Honorable Mention, 13th National Art Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy
• 2000 – Best Layout Design Award for the 273×13 ft terracotta mural Jonotar Deyal, Suhrawardy Udyan
• 2000 – Honorable Mention, Annual Exhibition, Saju Art Gallery
• 2001 – Third Prize, 1st Painting Biennale of the Islamic Art World, Tehran
• 2005 – Third Prize, 2nd EMAAR International Art Symposium Competition, Dubai
• 2005 – National Best Award, 16th National Art Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy
   

Eunus has represented Bangladesh in major international platforms, including:

• First Pakistan International Art Biennale (1987)
• 3rd Asian Art Biennale, Fukuoka, Japan (1989)
• International Miniature Art Competitions in Georgia, Florida & Montana (1991–1992)
• 7th & 8th Indian Triennale, New Delhi (1991/1994)
• Sharjah Art Biennale (1995/1999)
• 1st Painting Biennale of the Islamic Art World, Tehran (2000)
• Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka (1983, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003)
• EMAAR International Art Symposium, Dubai (2005)
• 59th Venice Biennale, Italy (2022)

Includes exhibitions at:

• Annual Exhibitions, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka (1971 to 1978)
• National Young Artists’ Exhibitions (1984, 1988)
• National Art Exhibitions at Shilpakala Academy (multiple years from 1978 to 2005)
• Bengal Foundation, D.D. Gallery, Saju Art Gallery, Tivoli Art Gallery, Alliance Française, Gallery Kaya, Veranda Art
• Zainul Abedin commemorative exhibitions
• Dhaka Art Summit & major thematic exhibitions (2010 to 2024)
• Recent shows include: Dispersion (2023), 10 Masters (2023), 75 Years of Charukola (2023), and multiple exhibitions since 1974

Participated in exhibitions across:
GDR (1978), Sweden (1979), China & Hong Kong (1981), Japan (multiple years), Zimbabwe & Zambia (1991), Paris (1992), New York (1992), Delhi (1992), Germany (1994), China (2000), Switzerland (2005), Qatar (2006), Korea (2008, 2009, 2014), Oman (2008, 2019), Belgium (2008), USA (various years), Nepal (2013, 2024), Myanmar (2015), Uk (2024),.Australia(2025)
Also participated in the 59th Venice Biennale (2022) and From Mountains to the Delta (Nepal, 2024).

Highlights include:

• Kodo Art Association Symposium, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (1990–1996)
• Terracotta Mural Workshop (268×14 ft) for Jonotar Deyal (2000–2001)
• India–Bangladesh Camps (Bengal Foundation, Nandanik)
• EMAAR International Symposium, Dubai (2005)
• Art camps in Florence, Santiniketan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Jaipur, Nepal, and virtual camps during Covid-19
• Recent: From Mountains to the Delta (Nepal, 2024), NSU Art Camp (2025)

• Creator of Bangladesh’s largest historical terracotta mural, Jonotar Deyal (273×14 ft), Shadhinotar Stambha, Suhrawardy Udyan.

• Executive Member & Jury, Kodo Art Association, Japan (1990–1996)
• Jury Member, National Art Exhibition (2007, 2011)
• Convener, Display Committee, Asian Art Biennale (2008–2016)
• Member Secretary, Decoration Subcommittee, International Mother Language Day, Dhaka University
• Curator, advisor & organizer of Bangla Art Festival (an International Art festival) in different rural areas of Bangladesh.
• Conducted workshops at various universities, including Shanto-Mariam University (2022)

Visited and exhibited in:
 USA, Japan, France, Italy, Iran, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Qatar, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Canada, UK, Australia.

His artworks are collected in:

• The British Museum, London
• Bangladesh National Museum
• Shilpakala Academy
• Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan
• Art Council Gallery, Nepal
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh
• EMAAR, Dubai
• SAARC Heads of State Collections
• Bengal Foundation
• Youngone Corporation, Korea
• KEPZ, Chittagong
• Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
• Neerja Modi Center, Jaipur
• Numerous private collections worldwide