Bangladeshi photographer, Gazi Nafis Ahmed, has been capturing the lives of the LGBT community in his country for the past few years.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed
His studies in college reminded him of the oppression against the LGBT community in Bangladesh made him want to speak up about the topic.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed

Gazi Nafis Ahmed
He returned home after his undergrad in Denmark to document the community.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed

Gazi Nafis Ahmed
"I explore personal space and expressions by capturing seemingly unsuspecting private moments that reveal the manifestations of their emotional lives," Ahmed explained.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed

Gazi Nafis Ahmed
"In a conservative country like Bangladesh, it's not easy for the LGBT community to practice their freedom of expression," Ahmed explained.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed
His work has been showcased internationally in Spain and U.K. as well.

Gazi Nafis Ahmed