Adil Sakhawat

With 7+ years of experience as a Researcher at an international rights-based organization and an additional 7 years in professional journalism and writing, I have developed a strong skill set in investigating and documenting rights violations in Bangladesh, particularly within refugee camps and other districts. My work focuses on reporting extensively on refugee, migration, and human rights issues, while engaging directly with marginalized communities such as Rohingya individuals, trafficking victims, sex workers, and transgender people. I have demonstrated the ability to take calculated risks in my investigations, including crossing into northern Rakhine to report on the refugee crisis and uncovering corruption cases. Additionally, I possess skills in generating innovative ideas, conducting thorough research, analyzing information, and producing high-quality written content through meticulous editing and proofreading. I also have experience working on wildlife and environmental issues. My strong communication skills allow me to effectively engage with individuals from government entities, non-government organizations, political parties, and various stakeholders. Known for building trust and establishing rapport with diverse actors, I consistently strive for excellence in my work. Exceptional communication abilities in both Bangla and English languages.

• Workshop of South Asian journalists on Migration & Media, 08/14/15 to 08/16/15, Kathmandu, Nepal, Refugee and Migratory Research Unit (RMMRU) and the Migrating out of Poverty Research Program Consortium(RPC) at Sussex University.
• Media workshop on Women: Agents Of Change Or Victims Of Abuse?: Reporting Labour Migration, 10/03/15 to 10/06/15, Bangkok, Thailand, Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women International Secretariat (GAATW-IS).
• Consultation on Abu Dhabi Dialogue and related processes, 01/22/17 to 01/24/17, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Solidarity Center in collaboration with Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA).
• Workshop on Media Coverage of Countering Violent Extremism, 01/30/17, Press Section of the U.S. Embassy, Bangladesh.
• Global Investigative Journalist Conference, 2017, Johannesburg, South Africa, Attended as a human trafficking fellow, jointly organized by Global Investigative Journalism Network and University of the Witwatersrand.

• IVLP Edward R Murrow Fellow 2018, United States Department of State, Washington DC, USA
• Asia Journalism Fellowship, 2018, Attended the programme at Temasek Foundation International Institute of Policy Studies of National University of Singapore from 07/16/18 to 10/05/18.
• Brac Media Award on Migration, 2017, 2016, National level-Print Category for investigating Bangladeshi migration to Italy via Libya, with a focus on women migration.
• Bandhu Media Fellowship, 2016, Funded by UNDP under Global Fund Regional Program for two stories on ensuring the rights of a sexual minority population (Transgender).
• Featured by the International Journalists' Network, By Award-winning journalist and Professor Emeritus at the Indiana University School of Journalism Sherry Ricchiardi for investigative writing on the new insurgent Rohingya group and the recent Rohingya crisis.