On May 20^th, 2013, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts paid tribute to the late Safiuddin Ahmed on the first anniversary of his death.

Ahmed was a renowned painter whose creative works earned him several awards during his career. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of the modern art movement in Bangladesh and also played a key role in the creation of the printmaking industry in the country as well. The memorial programme at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts celebrated the life and work of this master artist.