Mehedi Haque

Mehedi Haque (; born 1984) is Bangladeshi cartoonist, comic book artist, and editor who is known for his contributions to the Bangladeshi cartoon and comic industry, notably as the founder of Dhaka Comics, the executive editor of the satirical magazine Unmad, and senior cartoonist at the daily New Age. He has been engaged in the cartoon and comic book industry of Bangladesh since 1997.

Early life Haque was born in Dhaka in 1984. He completed his undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Jahangirnagar University, followed by a master's degree at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). In 2023, Haque received a merit-based scholarship from the California College of the Arts for their post-graduate program on 'Comics'.

Unmad He joined the team at the satirical magazine Unmad in 1998 and currently serves as its executive editor.

Bangladesh Cartoonist Association (BANCARAS) Mehedi Haque has been actively involved with the Bangladesh Cartoonist Association (BANCARAS) since 2013. He previously served as a Joint Secretary of the association.

Style and themes Haque's work spans political cartoons, children's book illustrations, and comic book designs. He is known for using cartoons as a tool to highlight social and political issues, including authoritarianism, corruption, and lack of justice in contemporary Bangladesh. His political cartoons often employ satire and wit to convey messages, even in challenging environments where such art forms might be met with resistance.

Exhibitions In August 2024, Haque was a prominent participant in the "Cartoon Ey Bidroho" (Rebellion in Cartoons) exhibition held at Drik Picture Library in Dhaka. This timely exhibition celebrated the resurgence of political cartoons during the July Revolution in Bangladesh, particularly those created in the lead-up to the significant political changes of that year. The exhibition showcased the works of over 80 cartoonists, featuring 175 artworks that captured the spirit of defiance and satire against censorship and authoritarianism.

Recognition On 28 December 2016, Haque received the Narayan Debnath Award (2016). This award, named after Bengali comics artist Narayan Debnath and presented annually since 2014, was handed to him in person by Narayan Debnath himself.

In 2025, Haque and Nasreen Sultana Mitu were invited as speakers at Harvard University for ComSciCon’s flagship workshop.