Meet Our Team

We are a group of passionate individuals working together.

Kuntal Barai - Adviser & Editor

Freelance artist, adviser, editor & founder member of Gallery Halkhata. He completed his BFA and MFA at the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Bangladesh. He received an Honorable Award at the 17th Asian Art Biennale of Bangladesh, among other distinctions.

Bitu Bakshi - Senior Editor

Freelance translator and Senior Editor of Gallery Halkhata. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English at Brojomohun College, Barishal.

Pritam Pitu - Creative Designer

Visual artist, creative designer, videographer & founder member of Gallery Halkhata. He completed his BFA and MFA at the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Bangladesh.

Bappy Linkon Roy - Coordinator

Visual artist, coordinator & founder member of Gallery Halkhata. He completed his MFA at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) and BFA at the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Bangladesh.

Rina Rani Ray - Social Media Manager

Visual artist, Social Media Manager of Gallery Halkhata. She completed her BFA and MFA at the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Bangladesh.

Suman Biswas - Author

Visual artist, author of Gallery Halkhata. He completed his MFA in Painting at RabindraBharati University, India and BFA at the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Bangladesh.