ZUMA’s Muhammad Amdad Hossain has recieved two recognitions at the 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2026, organised by Rossiya Segodnya in Moscow, Russia. Hossain won First Place in the Top View – Singles category for his photograph Floating Friday Prayers and received a Jury Honourable Mention in the Top News – Series category for his documentary project FLOOD CRISIS.
The winning photograph, above, documents Muslim worshipers performing Friday prayers on floating platforms during Biswa Ijtema in Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh, on January 31, 2025.
The FLOOD CRISIS series, above, examines the devastating impact of recurring monsoon floods in Bangladesh, documenting displacement, loss of life, and damage to homes and infrastructure while highlighting the resilience of affected communities.
Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press
