Abdullha Al Imran
Ottawa,ON
Summary
An award-winning investigative journalist from Bangladesh, formerly with Channel 24, lately at CBC. At CBC, contributed to uncovering the whereabouts of Bangladesh's first president's convicted murderer and investigated garment industry worker conditions. Known for excellent writing, communication, and research skills, with demonstrated creativity and courage across all media forms. Trained for four years under Canadian journalist Julian Sher and completed training at New Canadian Media.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
The Fifth Estate, CBC News
04.2023 - Current
- Involved from the conception of ideas to each level of production, transforming them into long-form stories for online platforms in Bengali and English.
Investigative Reporter (Intern)
Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB), U Of T
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Participated in various data journalism projects, focusing on medical-related investigations.
Senior Reporter
Channel 24
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Investigated cases of corruption, fraudulence, money laundering and organized crimes.
Staff Reporter
The Daily Shokaler Khabor
01.2011 - 08.2017
- Conducted general reporting and investigative reporting on human trafficking, corruption, special report on elections, and aviation.
Reporter
The Daily Kaler Kantho
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Reports and features on national and international politics, assignment reporting.
Education
Master of Social Science (MSS) in Sociology -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2013
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Sociology -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2012
Skills
- Skills include those desired from an Associate Producer by The Fifth Estate (English Services)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Awards
- TIB (Transparency International Bangladesh) Investigative Journalism Awards 2022 for a report titled "Jannati Palace" on money laundering by a Bangladeshi lawmaker to Canada
- Outstanding Journalism Award given by CID of Bangladesh Police for investigating and unearthing important public exams question leak and identifying the gangs
- Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) Best Report 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024 for investigative reporting on money laundering, digital fraudulence, Covid scams, and online predators
References
- Julien Sher, Author and Journalist, sher.julian@gmail.com
- Mark Kelley, Investigative Journalist and Host, mark.kelley@cbc.ca
- Timothy Sawa, Investigative Journalist, timothy.sawa@cbc.ca
Timeline
Associate Producer
The Fifth Estate, CBC News
04.2023 - Current
Investigative Reporter (Intern)
Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB), U Of T
01.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Reporter
Channel 24
09.2017 - 12.2022
Staff Reporter
The Daily Shokaler Khabor
01.2011 - 08.2017
Reporter
The Daily Kaler Kantho
11.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Social Science (MSS) in Sociology -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Sociology -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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