The Tale of the Darkroom (ToD) is a flagship event of the AIUB Photography Club (AIUBPC). The name of the event was inspired by the most indispensable aspect of a photographer's life, the 'darkroom' that creates so many 'tales' within its captures. The first ever ToD event was initiated in 2017, followed by its second season held in 2018, both being national exhibitions with incredible photographs from various angles of life in a frame. The ‘Tale of the Darkroom (ToD), Season-III' comes after a long wait, delayed by the unfortunate pandemic, as a respite from our daily lives, being the first ever international edition of the ToD series.

The echoes of creativity reverberated as ToD Season-III unfurled its wings to the world, where a staggering 8047 submissions were made by photographers representing more than 260 different universities. Among this diverse collection of amazing images, we received the most submissions in the 'Phone Category, totaling 4239 photos, followed by an impressive 3,323 photos in the 'Camera Category. In the ‘Story Category’, 81 were crafted. From amongst all of them, our panel of judges, Dr. Abdus Samad Alim, Mr. Kudrat E Khoda, and Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad, along with the curator of the event, Mr. Jewel Paul, rigorously scrutinized and selected 127 picture-perfect submissions to be exhibited at this year’s ToD at the Gallery 7 of National Art Gallery, Shipakala Academy, Dhaka.

On Friday, January 26, 2024, Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member and Chairman, Board of Trustees, AIUB Inaugurated the most anticipated flagship exhibition, "TALE OF THE DARKROOM SEASON-III” at the Gallery 7, National Art Gallery, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, and Ms. Shanian Mahia Abedin, Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB were also present during the inauguration along with the Registrar, Proctor, Faculty Members, Officials and Students of AIUB.

The exhibition attracted people from all stages of life over two days - Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January 27, 2024. Such is the spirit of the event, where the darkroom is not just a place but a metaphor for the uncharted depths of imagination. The tale continues, as it shall, weaving together a journey through the lenses that everyone enjoyed and will continue to enjoy and witness!