Subrata Shuvro (born 12 May 1981) is a Bangladeshi independent artist, activist. He is notable for his voluntary and social development works in many rural places.

Early life and education Subrata Shuvro was born in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Grown up in Munshiganj and Dhaka. He was given his birth name Subrata Saha by his paternal grandfather.

He received his BFA degree from University of Development Alternative Bangladesh.

Career He started his career as an animator in his early student life at GlobeKids Digital Ltd by GP in 2002. From 2004 to 2007 he was also Animator and CG Director at Asiatic MCL in nationwide show 'Sisimpur' by project of Sesame Street USA & Asiatic MCL. In 2009 he started advertising agency as his own business due to support his nationwide voluntary and social development works.

Voluntary & Social Development Works In 2004 He founded Tongdhaine Library at Lama Palitul, Bandarban to support local indigenous community for education. He also initiated to found Marma Language Club in 2006 with his Marma friends. In 2007 after SIDR cyclone he founded emergency voluntary teams at Dhaka University with young artist students and started street art show to raise funds for cyclone victims. He took responsibility of 9 victim villages for rehabilitation along with his team 'Batighor' also known as 'Valobashar Batighor'. Bangladesh Government invited him to join as Member of National Advisory Board at SIDR Rehabilitation National Strategic & Planning Committee. He and his team stayed 16 months and during this time they have supported 3 months medical team, rebuilt 110 houses, 26 k.m. dam-road, 15km cannel and monthly cultural activities.

He also has done remarkable rehabilitation works after Cyclone Aila. Right now he is working for Tea-Garden Workers beside doing his private job.

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