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Bangladesh’s ‘interest’ in joining Gaza security force comes with conditions
A Gunmaker’s Lobbying Shows How Trump’s Tariffs Changed the Game
States, Cities Face Funding Collapse Threat With Trump Cuts
Economy in Counties Trump Won Points to Governing Challenges
Hong Kong Finance Jobs Rebound to Record After Talent Push
Couche-Tard's 7-Eleven Overlaps to Face Skeptical US FTC Review
The Swing-State Economic Realities Shaping the US Election
Bangladeshi Politician's UK Property Empire Under Scrutiny
BODY COUNT: Extrajudicial Executions in Bangladesh
Pandemic Population Boom in Rural Hotspots Sparks Resentment
In a small French town where Houston-based LyondellBasell is a fixture, residents complain of unending pollution
In Bangladesh’s border with Myanmar, 2 Rohingya militant groups fight for dominance
Secret prisoners of Dhaka
5 years on, Rohingyas in Bangladesh face hostility and dwindling aid
Election deniers march toward power in key 2024 battlegrounds
Internet entrepreneurs far from the U.S. are inflaming political division on Facebook to sell T-shirts and coffee mugs
The U.S. Has a Police Brutality Problem. So Does Bangladesh.
Power corruption: All the state minister’s men
Infection and Repression
Coronavirus exposes the deep divide in Bangladeshi society
Covid-19 infections are rising fast in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
For Bangladesh, Recognizing Israel Is an Immoral Choice
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Executive Editor
- Help lead news coverage and editorial strategy at an independent, public-interest newsroom in Bangladesh.
- Oversee daily reporting, investigations, and long-form projects, with a focus on accountability, governance, and human rights.
- Manage editors and reporters, set editorial priorities, and ensure rigorous fact-checking and legal review.
- Guide data-driven and investigative work, including cross-border collaborations and multimedia storytelling.
US Economy Reporter
- Reported on the US economy with an emphasis on data-driven analysis of labour markets, public finance, and demographic change.
- Produced enterprise stories linking economic trends to political and policy outcomes.
- Used geospatial, statistical, and large administrative datasets to surface regulatory and market dynamics.
English-Language Editor
- Edited and shaped coverage of Bangladesh’s 2024 election, political violence, and democratic backsliding.
- Worked with correspondents across South and Southeast Asia to ensure accuracy, clarity, and policy relevance.
- Handled fast-moving breaking news alongside deeper analytical and enterprise pieces.
Reporting Fellow / Contributor
- Contributed to long-form investigative projects using data analysis, document review, and field reporting.
- Collaborated with editors and researchers on accountability reporting with national and international impact.
Reporting Fellow / Investigative Journalist
- Reported on investigative and data-driven projects under UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program.
- Worked on accountability reporting using public records, large datasets, and document-heavy investigations.
- Collaborated with editors, developers, and reporters on long-form investigations with national and international relevance.
- Applied verification, OSINT, and data analysis methods to stories on governance, public policy, and human rights.
Investigative Reporter & Deputy Editor
- Investigated corruption, governance failures, and human rights abuses in Bangladesh.
- Led the Body Count project on extrajudicial killings and co-reported Secret Prisoners of Dhaka.
- Oversaw editorial workflows and upheld investigative and ethical standards.
Editorial Assistant
- Supported newsroom operations at Bangladesh’s largest English-language daily.
- Assisted with editing, research, and coordination for national and international coverage.
Education
Master of Journalism (Investigative & Data Journalism)
Daffodil
International University
BSS (Journalism & Mass Communication)
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Honours
Fellowships
Berkeley Journalism Fellowship