“Mehditoonz.” The name is associated with a Bangladeshi cartoonist and content writer, Julkernain, who has created educational and humorous cartoons under the “mehdiTooNz” brand. He has a presence on social media and has been involved in various projects, including conducting workshops on illustration and storytelling and creating Bangla cartoons related to education and social issues.
ছোটবেলায় ছবি আঁকার জন্য আলাদা কোনো সুযোগ পাওয়া সম্ভব ছিল না। গণিতই ছিল একমাত্র বিষয়, যেটার হোমওয়ার্ক খাতায় অংকের জন্য পুরো পৃষ্ঠা প্রয়োজন হতো না। পৃষ্ঠার খালি জায়গায় আঁকিবুঁকি করতাম। ধীরে ধীরে স্কুল, কলেজ, বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় পেরিয়ে কর্মজীবন শুরু হলো। প্রফেশনাল কন্টেন্ট রাইটিং এর পাশাপাশি কার্টুন আঁকার ইচ্ছাটাকেও এগিয়ে নেয়ার চেষ্টা করে যাচ্ছি। As a child, I didn’t have a dedicated space or opportunity for drawing. Math was the only subject that left enough room in my notebooks, so I used to doodle in the blank spaces next to the sums. Over time, as I moved through school, college, and university, I eventually entered professional life. Now, alongside my work in professional content writing, I am continuing to pursue my passion for drawing cartoons.
Julkernain started drawing cartoons at a young age without formal training and has since continued to hone his craft. He has made a significant impact in the Bangladeshi cartooning community by blending his passion for storytelling and art.
Key highlights about him include:
Background: Julkernain was born in Dhaka but spent most of his life in Chittagong. His professional career started as a translator and content writer in 2013, while he continued learning cartooning on the side.
Cartoon Career: His breakthrough came in 2021 when he facilitated a workshop on illustration and storytelling for Rohingya volunteers in collaboration with organizations like UNHCR, Brac, and Action Aid Bangladesh. This experience was transformative for him, as it deepened his understanding of the power of cartoons as a tool for storytelling.
Freelance Work: Julkernain is a freelance cartoonist for Bangladesh’s largest newspaper, Prothom Alo. He teaches cartoon drawing and storytelling through online platforms like LEAD Academy.
International Work: He is part of the MediBang official ambassador team in Japan, showcasing his work on a global platform.
Julkernain’s work demonstrates how cartoons can be used for education, social change, and creative expression. His career blends art, education, and writing, reflecting his mission to inspire others through creativity.
