This photo story examines the murals made during the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, whose government reportedly spent more than US$3 million installing murals of her father and other family members across the country. This series captures a fragile, emotional time that the photographer explains ‘reflected the rejection of her rule by the masses and their longing for a new beginning in Bangladesh in 2024.’

K M Asad (1983) is an independent documentary photographer and photojournalist born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Since graduating in photojournalism in 2008, he has worked tirelessly to document critical social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges with a focus on the impact on affected communities and individuals. Asad has received numerous honors and awards including the World Press Photo Award, UNICEF Picture of the Year, and the Picture of the Year International (POYI).