Recognized for contributions in documentary filmmaking and cultural research.
Awarded by various organizations for leadership in cultural activism and heritage conservation.
About me
I am a passionate Visual Documentary Maker with over 20 years of experience capturing landscapes, culture, and history through filmmaking, both domestically and internationally. I have also worked extensively on national/multinational corporate and government/non-government/development organizations social affairs documentaries.
As a UNESCO World Heritage volunteer, I have contributed to the preservation of historical sites. My work in cultural and humanitarian activism, organize, research, and writing is reflected in my involvement with esteemed organizations such as the American Spaces in Bangladesh (American Center, EMK Center), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Red Cross & Red crescent Society, Dhaka University Japanese Studies Alumni Association, Pan-Asian Research Institute and other social and cultural institutions.
Additionally, I have held leadership roles, including serving as the Past President of the Rotary Club of Gulshan Tigers, one of the most vibrant clubs in Rotary International District-3281. In this role, I led initiatives in community development, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and education.
Professionally, I work in University Administration, serving as a technical and administrative employee at the University of Dhaka, where I contribute dynamically to institutional development.
Professional Experience & Roles
1. Visual Documentary Maker
- Directed and produced numerous landscapes, cultural and historical documentaries in Bangladesh and abroad.
- Directed and produced numerous national/multinational corporate and government/non-government/development organizations social affairs documentaries in Bangladesh.
- Directed and produced numerous TV commercial, Radio commercial, TV spots etc. for corporate, noncorporate organizations and channels.
- Directed and produced numerous TV Programs, Dramas, TV Shows for TV Channels.
- Specialized on played a key role in setting-up all aspects of the News-gathering operation for TV channel.
- Specialized in heritage conservation documentaries and academic research-based visual storytelling.
Notable projects include:
- Global Islamic Travel Documentary “Musafir” (30 Episodes) on Spain (Upcoming)
- Global Islamic Travel Documentary “Musafir” (30 Episodes) on Turkey
- Global Travel Documentary “Global Traveler” (30 Episodes) on Turkey
- Global Travel Documentary “Global Traveler” (30 Episodes) on UAE
- Global Travel Documentary “Explore the World” for Tourism Board of Malaysia
- Global Travel Documentary “Explore the World” for Tourism Board of Nepal
- Global Travel Documentary “Explore the World” for Tourism Board of Bhutan
- Landscape TV Documentary named ‘Protidin Bangladesh’ for Bangladesh Television
- Landscape TV Documentary named ‘Dekha Odekha’ for Bangladesh Television
- Landscape TV Documentary named ‘NTV Dekhe Bolun’ for NTV
- Landscape TV Documentary named ‘Itihaser Poth Dhore’ for NTV
- Landscape TV Documentary named ‘Chokh Mele Dekhi’ for Channel 1.
- Corporate Documentary on Jalalabad Gas Transmission & Distributions ltd. 2025
- Corporate Documentary on Impulse Hospital
- Corporate Documentary on Universal Medical College Hospital
- Corporate Documentary on Comilla Trauma Center
- Corporate Documentary on Jalalabad Gas Transmission & Distributions ltd. 2018
- Corporate Documentary on Sonic Prime Group
- Corporate Documentary on Star Ceramics
- Corporate Documentary on Rakeen Development Ltd.
- Corporate Documentary on Mohammadi Steel
- Corporate Documentary on RAK Ceramics
- Corporate Documentary on RAK Tiles & Sanitary ware
- Corporate Documentary on RAK Pharmaceuticals
- Corporate Documentary on RAK Airways
- Corporate Documentary on BDNews24.com
- Corporate Documentary on Maxwell Housing
- Biographical Docum entary on Buddhist Legend Dr. Sukomal Barua
- Biographical Documentary on Legendary Dr. Juhora Kazi
- Biographical Documentary on Legendary Baul Abdur Rahman Boyati
- Gorobini Ma Award AV (Biographical 10 Fillers each year, since 8 years) for Universal Medical College Hospital
- Documentary on Department of Japanese Studies (Dhaka University)
- Documentary on Congenital Heart Disease & Brig Gen Dr Nurunnahar Fatema
- Documentary on Migrants & Parliamentarians Caucus.
- Documentary on UCEP activities in Barisal & Visit of British H.H. Prince Richard, UCEP Bangladesh
- Documentary on the visit of British Home Secretary Ms. Jacki Smith, DFID
- TV Documentary ‘Amar Bangladesh’ on aired at Channel I by USAID & MRDI
- Documentary on Elderly people of Manikganj, Bangladesh & Make 1000 copies of DVD to distribute to Donors worldwide, Elderly Initiative for Development (EID)
- Documentary on CSR Project `Cataract Surgery’ of Bank Asia
- Documentary on Joint collaboration visit of Chief adviser of H.H. Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Dr. Khater Massad with the government of Bangladesh, RAK Group
- Visual presentation on Chayakunjo Housing
- Visual presentation on Amin Mohammad Foundation
- Visual presentation on Dhaka University Japanese Studies Alumni Association (DUJSAA)
- Visual representation of Bangladesh [YWCA International Conference (Thailand)], YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association), Bangladesh
- Visual presentation on UNESCO world Heritage Volunteer Camp, Education & Cultural Society (ECS)
- TVC on Difa Detergent Powder
- TVC on Anwar City Magic Island
- TVC on MD Software company ltd.
- TVC on Hairobics hair style
- TVC on RAK Ceramics
- TVC on Rakeen Development
- TVC on Pizza Inn Bangladesh
- TVC on Sifang Power Tiller
- TVC on Gift Village
- TVC on Smartex
- TVC on DK Tower
- TVC on Fitline
- TVC on Bucchuch Energy Drink
- TVC on Daily Ittafaq anniversary
- TV Spot on Sexual & Reproduction Health Right, YWCA
- TV spot on Climate Change Trust Fund, Ministry of Environment and Forests
- TV Spot (3 spots) on CPR awareness at the time of Road Accident, sinking & Shock, Wadud-Maimunnesa Foundation
- awareness building TV Spot (8 spots) on Child labor, Women Right, Local Government, Maternity Leave, Disable Right & Legal support for helpless etc., Manusher Jonno Foundation (DFID)
- TV Spot on World Refugee Day by UNHCR, Bangladesh
- Radio Spot (8 spot) on Family Planning, The information, education and motivation (IEM) unit of the Directorate General of Family Planning
- TV talk show on Health issues (30 Episodes every year) in ATN Bangla, Boishakhi TV, SATV, Channel 9, Banglavision
- Ramadan Daily TV talk show on Islamic issues (30 Episodes every year) in ATN Bangla, Boishakhi TV, SATV, Channel 9, Banglavision
- Ramadan Daily TV talk show on Iftar Recipe (30 Episodes) in Boishakhi TV, SATV, Channel 9.
- International Midwives’ Day TV Talk Show Series ‘Nirapad Matritto, Sustho Nobojatak, Sustho Shishu, Sobol Jati’, UKaid & The White Ribbon Alliance
- TV Talk show ‘Bangladesh Songlap’ on aired at Channel I by USAID & MRDI
- TV Program `Look@Me’ (Glamour & lifestyle Magazine) at RTV
- Drama `Protishodh’ (Revenge) for Desh TV
- Drama `Akjon Shoilo Chikitsoker Golpo’ (Tale of a Surgical Doctor) for Desh TV
- TV Drama Serial `Shada Megh Kalo Megh’ for Banglavision
- TV Drama `Chhuti’ by Rabindranath Thakur for Ekushe Television
- Virtual & In-person online shoot & Documentary of Medical Workshop on ASD, PDA, VSD by Brigadier General Dr. Nurunnahar Fatema.
- Virtual & In-person online shoot & Documentary of Star Ceramics dealer Conference
2. UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer
- Actively participated in global and national heritage conservation projects.
- Contributed to visual documentation of UNESCO sites for awareness and preservation efforts.
3. Past President, Rotary Club
- Led cultural and community development projects during my tenure.
- Organized heritage preservation and cultural awareness programs.
4. Cultural Activist & Researcher
- Conducted research on historical sites and cultural traditions.
- Member of the Asiatic Society, contributing to cultural and historical studies.
- Engaged in cultural initiatives at EMK Center to promote knowledge sharing and awareness.
5. Writer & Academic Contributions
- Published articles and research papers on cultural heritage and documentary filmmaking.
- Conducted seminars and workshops on visual storytelling.
Key Projects & Portfolio
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Testimonials & Recommendations
James Thornton
"Rifat’s documentaries are not just films; they are historical records that bring cultures and landscapes to life."
James Thornton
"His work in heritage conservation is invaluable. His passion and expertise make a real impact."
