Training & Academic Records
With a strong academic foundation in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Dhaka, I hold both Bachelor's (BSS) and Master's (MSS) degrees with commendable results. My academic journey emphasized critical areas such as investigative journalism, media management, digital storytelling, and cultural analysis—complemented by extensive research on multimedia journalism practices and political media narratives in Bangladesh.
Over the past decade, I have enriched my professional capabilities through more than 40 national and international training programs spanning editorial excellence, digital media strategy, social media optimization, data journalism, humanitarian communication, safety & security, and ethical reporting. These trainings were conducted by globally respected organizations including AFP, ICFJ, UNFPA, DW, and BBC.
This robust combination of academic insight and hands-on training has equipped me with the multidisciplinary expertise required to lead impactful communication initiatives across media, development, and humanitarian sectors.
EDUCATION
Master's in Social Sciences (MSS), Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Dhaka, Dhaka (2015 - 2016)
Result: CGPA: 3.44 (of 4.00)
Main Subjects: Communications, Media Economy & Management, Advanced Reporting & Editing, Investigative Journalism, Cyber Journalism, Television: Context & Content
Research: Media Research & Cultural Analysis (Courses); Practice of Multimedia Journalism in Bangladesh (Research Monograph)
Bachelor's in Social Sciences (BSS), Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Dhaka, Dhaka (2010 - 2014)
Result: CGPA: 3.35 (of 4.00)
Main Subjects: Communication Theories, Development Communication, Gender & Media, Political Institutions, Online Journalism, Language & IT Skills
Research: Info Dissemination to Grassroots (Field Research); Political Coverage during 2007-08 Caretaker Government (Research Proposal)
HSC (2009), Dhaka Board – Humanities – GPA: 5.00 (of 5.00)
SSC (2007), Dhaka Board – Business Studies – GPA: 5.00 (of 5.00)
Training Summary
Editorial: AFP Fact-checking (2023), IFCN Fundamentals (2023), Media Business Strategy (2023), Emergencies by UNFPA (2023), Multimedia Content (2022), Fact-checking, Data Journalism, Editorial Values, RTI in Media
Social Media: DW Social Distribution (2023), Twitter Best Practices (2022), YouTube Shorts & Reels, SEO for Social Media, Strategy Attachment London (2018)
Safety & Security: BESAFE by UN (2023), Hostile Environment (2022), Cyber Security (2021), Location Safety (2017)
Data & Tools: Tech & Journalism (2023), Dataminr, CrowdTangle, Google Trends, SEO, Chartbeat, Hootsuite, CMS
Visual Production: Digital Video Feedback, Canva, FCP, Photoshop, QuarkXPress
Norms & Ethics: Gender Reporting by UNFPA & IRC (2023), Safeguarding, Anti-bribery, Unconscious Bias, Inclusive Culture
Humanitarian & Development: UN Emergency Response (2023), GBV & SRHR, UN Logistics, Cross-cutting Themes