Redwan Ahmed is a freelance journalist and fixer/local producer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He reports on human rights, the readymade garments industry, and climate change issues. He also covers any breaking news.

Shamsuddin Illius is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He is the Chittagong Bureau Chief at The Business Standard and writes for AFP as a stringer. His stories are rooted in climate change, environment, biodiversity, climate migration and Rohingya refugee. 
Read moreHe received the '2023 Climate Journalism Award' from the European Journalism Centre and the Google News Initiative. Iliius is a Diversity Fellow for 2023 and a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and The Uproot Project. His story received an honorable mention for the 2022 Covering Climate Now Award.

He is one of the fellows of the World Press Institute in 2022; Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Journalism Fellowship Scheme in 2018. He covered COP26 from the ground in Glasgow in 2021 as a CCMP Fellow supported by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN).  In 2022, he participated in a global cross-border investigation with journalists from six different countries— ‘The Sinking Cities Project’ that examines how sea-level rise is affecting major cities.  

Illius is a story grant fellow of EJN—reporting on Zoonotic Diseases in 2021, Reporting on Biodiversity in 2020, and Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation in the Bay of Bengal in 2019.  He is an alumnus of the Thomson Reuters Foundation -Reporting on Migration. He completed a short course on Refugee and Advocacy from Jain University, Bangalore in India.

As a field journalist, he frequently visits remote coastal areas of Bangladesh to collect news about people living there, their livelihood, health, and education. He has to report- how their livelihood, lifestyle, culture, and customs are being changed due to the impacts of climate change.

His stories appeared at AFP, The Third Pole, The Scotsman, Unbaise The News, The Independent, Scroll.in, The Business Standard and more media outlets.
Personal Blog: https://shamsuddinillius.com/

Mohammad Tauhidul Islam
Special Correspondent, Business Desk, Maasranga Television

Mohammad Tauhidul Islam is Dhaka (Capital of Bangladesh) based broadcast journalist, popularly known as Mohammad Tauhid. He spent 10 years in TV journalism; specialize in business and economic news.  External Read moretrade relations, international organization i.e. IMF, World Bank, WTO issues related to Bangladesh, commodity and money market is his area of work. He is also interested in climate change and development challenge.
Last few years, he turned his focus on governance and corruption related stories.  He was awarded best reporter in 2012 for investigating Niko bribery Scandal in Bangladesh and Canada by Economic Reporters Forum (ERF). He trained in International Anti-corruption Academy (IACA) to enhance his knowledge base in corruption fighting and journalistic purpose.  He was awarded UN  RAF memorial journalist fellowship in 2015. As a fellow joined  70th general assembly and SDG summit in UN .
Mr. Islam completed his graduation on International Relations from Dhaka University. After completion of graduation, part time feature reporter turned to a journalist. Now it is passion for him to uncover new stories which, serves peoples interest and raise policy debate.  34 years old Mr. Islam served two tv station previously (NTV and Banglavision) and covered Rana Plaza disaster, WTO eighth ministerial conference in 2011, US Presidential election in 2008, global commodity market volatility and rice crisis and many more important event.  He is also alumni of Reuters foundation.

Kayes Sohel is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with over two decades of experience in both print and digital media. His career has spanned several prominent media outlets, including bdnews24.com, The Dhaka Tribune, The Financial Express, The Independent, The Independent Read moreTelevision, The New Nation, and The Bangladesh Today. Sohel's expertise lies in a broad array of topics, with a particular emphasis on economic policy, banking, stock market trends, environmental conservation, and social issues. His investigative reporting skillfully uncovers the nexus between government actions and their effects on the economy and society, and his work is characterized by a commitment to uncovering the truth and engaging storytelling that resonates with both editors and readers.

In addition to his journalism, Sohel has also served as a media advisor, offering his skills to public relations agencies and multinational firms. His versatility extends to crafting compelling stories on branding, conducting interviews, and writing press releases. His role as a business intelligence consultant for various organizations worldwide further showcases his ability to analyze and communicate complex information effectively. Sohel's reporting on the Bangladesh government's initiatives, such as the implementation of electronic cash register (ECR) machines and the non-establishment of a Banking Commission, demonstrates his deep understanding of financial systems and regulatory frameworks.

Sohel's journalistic style adds color and interest to his pieces, making them highly sought after by both editors and readers. His dedication to high-quality journalism is evident in his calls for political activism and social responsibility, particularly through his passionate articles about environmental issues like the Sundarbans mangrove forest and the Rampal power plant. His coverage of the social challenges faced by workers in Bangladesh, the impact of COVID-19 on employment, and local sports events like the KFC Independence Cup, further illustrate his diverse reporting skills and his commitment to informing and inspiring the public.

A Visual Journalist based in Bangladesh working with Climate Change, Human Rights, Social issues, Child Labor, Transgender and Public Health, etc.
 Work published in TIME, The Guardian, Telegraph, The New Humanitarian, Wall Street Journal, Paris Match, Mirror, etc.

Sohan Rahat is a Documentary photographer, News & Docu Producer and Writer based in Bangladesh. Interested in topics like climate change, Migration and Statelessness, Women Trafficking, Child Marriage, History, Travelling, and the ever-changing narratives of human society.

In his 8 years career, Read morehe worked with major news and media houses around the world. ITN, Channel 4 News UK, Skynews, National Geographic, Aljazeera, Earthrise, UNHCR are some of the big names he has been working with very closely on a regular basis. 

Channel 4 News team was nominated for the British television Award and Sky News won the scoop of the year award and Amnesty International Award for the coverage of the Rohingya issue while he was closely working with them on the field.

After studying in engineering college he decided to pursue his long time passion as a documentary photographer and completed his post-grad diploma in Photography. His works have been published in major Local and International Platforms. 

Things started to change dramatically since the Rohingya refugee crisis began in September 2017. He got a call from a British Television house to assist in their major coverage on the Rohingya issue. Since then he has been working as more of a local producer, fixer, cameraman, and journalist on behalf of international media houses. 

He believes in transparency and honesty in the work. Sensitivity and sensibility of the subject matter and quick to response are some of the key factors he proposes when he works for his clients.

Kazi Riasat Alve is a Bangladesh-based visual journalist who encompasses his works on documentary photography, photojournalism, and video production. His works focus on issues like human displacement, climate justice, social justice, and counterculture. Kazi Riasat Alve is a business graduate but Read morehe pursued photography as he wanted to tell the stories that mattered for telling the stories of human life. He has been working for a wide range of editorial outlets and development agencies as a visual storyteller. He is a freelancer for the New York Times. Apart from that his works have been published in international media outlets such as National Geographic Magazine, Time Lightbox, New Yorker Magazine, Huffington Post, VICE, Guardian, ELLE, Der Spiegel, The Sunday Times, BBC website, Deutsche Welle and many more international media outlets. In 2013 New Yorker Magazine featured Kazi Riasat Alve as one of the young emerging pho

Kazi's Awards and recognition are: 

Nominated for the Joop Swart Masrerclass 2018 and 2014, Finalist at HIPA 2018, Finalist at Environmental Photographer of the year 2015, Commended at Ian Parry Scholarship 2013, Grand Prize winner at National Geographic Channel-Canon Explore to inspire contest 2014, Featured in The New Yorker Magazine “Photo Booth” as Emerging Photographer, Shorlisted in Sony World Photography Awards 2013 and Commended in 2014, Award winner at People & Planet International photography Contest 2011, ,Shortlisted in “Protect the human” photo contest jointly organized by Amnesty International and International School, Dhaka (ISD), Shortlisted in FEI Solidarity World Photography Contest, France.

Md. Aftab Uddin is a journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Md Aftab Uddin Toufiq is a Bangladeshi actor, Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer,influencer  and cyber security expert. He has worked for Coatord Limited,  Aftab Digital Media, and Coatord  IT,  Coatord Software As well as being the founder of Read moreNazeric Digital, where he brought together a group of people who are all anti-social media and looking for people who love to work. Professionally IT field. She volunteered at various social media groups called Black Cyber ​​Forest Hackers-BCFH to help people in various ways.

He is one of the most successful digital entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Aftab has been working for a long time to create digital entrepreneurs. It is training thousands of young people as trainers. Aftab's "Nazeric Digital" agency is solving all the problems very well.


This young entrepreneur has established ‘Nazeric Digital’ through his own efforts. Hundreds of young people are working under his leadership. As a result, hundreds of young people have found employment opportunities. They are constantly making money here. Since Aftab's company has created employment for hundreds of young people, customers are getting their services very easily. Aftab Uddin's love for the IT sector since childhood so he was walking in the place of choice.

Mushfiqul Alam is an award winning Photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Dhaka Bangladesh. Mushfiq generally covers sociopolitical issues, climate change and Rohingya refugee crisis. 
His work has appeared in The New york Times, Days Japan, PDN, The Guardian, The Wall Street Read moreJournal, The Huffington Post, NewsWeek, MSNbc, Yahoo news, Wired, Dodho magazine etc.
Photographic Awards 
Year 2015
•	Shortlisted in Sony World Photography Awards
•	Hourly winner in Urban Photographer of the Year 
Year 2016
•	Honorable Mention in The Prix de la Photographie, Px3
•	Honorable Mention in The Black and White Spider Awards in silhouette category
•	Honorable Mention in International Color Awards in Children Of The World category
•	Honorable Mention in International Color Awards in Portrait category
Year 2017
•	Honorable Mentions in The Black and White Spider Awards in sports category
•	Honorable Mentions in The Black and White Spider Awards in Children Of The World category
Year 2018
•	Special Prize by Jury in DAYS JAPAN International Photojournalism Awards 2018
•	Nominated – Joop Swart Masterclass, World Press Photo 2018 – The Netherlands
•	2018 PDN Photo Annual Winner - student Category, USA
•	Marty Forscher Fellowship Fund Award for Humanistic Photography, presented by Parsons School of Design and PDN, USA
•	New Best Talent of the Year award in "The Prix de la Photographie, Paris" Px3 2018.
•	Gold Winner - General News Category in "The Prix de la Photographie, Paris" Px3 2018.
•	Highly commended in Ian Parry Scholarship 2018 Award
•	1st Prize in Young Reporter category in Prix Bayeux-Calvados Awards for war correspondents 2018. The first from Bangladesh to receive this award. 
•	Gold under Portrait category in 73rd College Photographer of the Year Award.
•	Gold under General News category in 73rd College Photographer of the Year Award.
•	Silver under Documentary category in 73rd College Photographer of the Year Award

Journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh for the last ten years writing for various international media including Al Jazeera, the Daily Telegraph, Scroll.in, New York Times. Previously, worked for Bangladesh newspaper, New Age, and as a TV documentary producer in the UK, and produced radio packages Read morefor Asia Calling