Atifa Anjuman Aktari
Dhaka
Summary
Looking for a responsible arena at national and international level where I can express myself, utilize my knowledge and show my capability & performance. To work in an environment where there is an opportunity of self-assessment and self-improvement in both individual and group-based work that will ultimately lead to the further development of organization and me.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Journalist and News Presenter
Independent Television
Dhaka
05.2016 - Current
-Televisions live news presentation and program anchoring in “Taroka Adda & Eid Adda”.
-Monitoring local & international news media and researching with writing information based materials for the television.
-Maintaining liaison with other electronic and print media professional.
-Maintaining effective working relationship with the people in the media and internal coordinating amongst various departments involved in news output.
-Writing news report, articles and features stories for television and media on topics of public interest.
-News editing, preparing and giving voices of the packages for the television news.
-Press release for any events with critically discussing daily topics as breaking news in television.
-Collecting and analysing facts about news worthy events from interviews and observation.
-Interviewing guests in the studio, by telephone, video call or on location.
Newsroom Editor
Maasranga Television
12.2011 - 05.2012
-Writing news report, articles, commentaries and features stories for television and media on topics of public interest.
-News editing, preparing & giving voices of the packages for the television news.
-Writing advertisements for televisions, live news presentation and program anchoring (Cinenama & Binodon Saradin).
-Act as a desk reporter in central desk, national desk and international desk by shift and work under the supervision of senior news editor and coordinate the overall desks for report presentation in news bulletin and other news program.
-Determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management.
-Monitoring local & international news media and researching with writing information based materials for the television.
-Press release for any events with critically discussing daily topics as breaking news in television.
-Making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines.
-Collecting and analysing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations and observation.
-Reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story and accuracy, legality and probity of content.
-Writing, translating and editing information and prepare news copies.
Maintaining effective working relationship with the people in the media and internal coordinating amongst various departments involved in news output.
Sub Editor
The Daily People’s View
01.2009 - 11.2011
-Gathering news information from different sources.
-Monitoring local and international news media.
-Writing/translating/editing information and prepare news copies.
-Report writing.
-Producing analytical reports
Anchoring a Television programme named “SAAJBELA”.
Education
Master of Social Science (MSS) - Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Chittagong01.2011
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) - Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Chittagong01.2010
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -
Rajshahi Education Board
Rajshahi 01.2004
Publications
1. Analyzing political Bias in Mainstream Media: Impact on Public Perception and Democracy. International Social Sciences and Educational Journal, 3(1), 79-93. https://doi.org/10.61424/issej.v3i1.240
2. Balancing Truth and Privacy: Ethical and Legal Boundaries in Undercover Reporting in the Digital Age. International Journal of Law and Societal Studies, 2(1), 01-15. https://doi.org/10.61424/ijlss.v2i1.239
3. A Survey on Causes of Extreme Heat and its Physical & Climate Effects in Bangladesh in International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Sciences 15(2),2025
4. Investigating Threats to Journalist in Conflict Zone – work in progress. Already submitted to International Q3 journals.
Media Features & Profiles
- New Generation Always Ready to Fight to Secure Their Rights, The Daily Observer, Jan 17 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/507736 - How to Rise from Trauma to Triumph, The Daily Observer, Jan 26 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/509096 - It’s Time to Save Buriganga from Pollution, The Daily Observer, Feb 4 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/510506 - Decongest Crowded Dhaka, The Daily Observer, Feb 11 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/511583 - Print & Digital Media Battle for Dominance, The Daily Observer, Feb 16 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/512278 - Impacts of July Movement on Protesters’ Mental Health, The Daily Observer, Feb 21 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/513136 - How to Overcome Educational Inequality in Bangladesh, The Daily Observer, Feb 27 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/514031 - Our Flood Management System Must Be Improved, The Daily Observer, Mar 9 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/515665 - Major Public Health Challenges in Our Country, The Daily Observer, Mar 15 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/516637 - How Social Media Is Linked to Journalism, The Daily Observer, Mar 22 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/517802 - War Correspondents in Conflict Zones Under Grave Threat, The Daily Observer, Mar 28 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/518788 - Climate-Induced Poverty Is a Global Crisis, The Daily Observer, Apr 7 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/519771 - Financial Models for Sustaining Independent Journalism, The Daily Observer, Apr 20 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/521692 - Impact of Salinity Intrusion on Our Agriculture, The Daily Observer, Apr 28 2025
https://www.observerbd.com/news/523026 - Unspoken Struggles: Mental Health after the Student Movement in Bangladesh, The Bangladesh Today, Feb 9 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/archive/2025-02-09/4 - From Local to Global: The Transformation of Broadcast Journalism in Bangladesh, The Bangladesh Today, Feb 19 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-02-19/8275 - Global Perspectives of Malnutrition in Pre-Schoolers, The Bangladesh Today, Mar 2 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-03-02/8384 - Rural-to-Urban Migration in Bangladesh: The Burden on Infrastructure, The Bangladesh Today, Mar 9 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-03-09/8464 - Youth Movement on the Issue of Road Safety, The Bangladesh Today, Mar 16 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-03-16/8547 - Impact of Social Media on Conventional Journalism Practice in Bangladesh, The Bangladesh Today, Mar 23 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-03-23/8628 - Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities, The Bangladesh Today, Apr 9 2025 & Apr 20 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-04-20/8816 - Bangladesh’s Role as a Climate-Vulnerable Country in Global Forums, The Bangladesh Today, Apr 28 2025
https://epaper.thebangladeshtoday.com/edition/2025-04-28/8900 - Beyond Bias: Youth Uniting for an Inclusive Bangladesh, The Daily People’s View, Jan 19 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/beyond-bias-youth-uniting-for-an-inclusive-bangladesh/ - Nutritional Deficiency: Its Impact on Child Health and Development, The Daily People’s View, Jan 31 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/nutritional-deficiency-its-impact-on-child-health-and-development/ - The Way of Transforming Crisis into Opportunities, The Daily People’s View, Feb 5 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/the-way-of-transforming-crisis-into-opportunities/ - From Print to Pixels: Public Mind and Media Influence Across Borders, The Daily People’s View, Feb 12 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/from-print-to-pixels-public-mind-and-media-influence-across-borders/ - Restoring Buriganga: Can the River Be Saved?, The Daily People’s View, Feb 24 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/restoring-buriganga-can-the-river-be-saved/ - The Rise of Private Television Channels and Their Impact in Bangladesh, The Daily People’s View, Mar 4 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/the-rise-of-private-television-channels-and-impact-in-bangladesh/ - Gridlock Nightmare: The Daily Traffic Struggles of Dhaka City, The Daily People’s View, Mar 9 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/gridlock-nightmare-channels-and-impact-in-bangladesh/ - The Role of Government in Reducing Education Gaps in Bangladesh, The Daily People’s View, Mar 15 2025
http://peoplesviewbd.com/the-role-of-government-in-reducing-education-gaps-in-bangladesh/ - The Impacts of Air Pollution in Bangladesh, The Daily People’s View, Mar 25 2025
https://peoplesviewbd.com/the-impacts-of-air-pollution-in-bangladesh/ - From Protest to PTSD: Understanding the Emotional Toll on Students, The Daily People’s View, Apr 7 2025
https://peoplesviewbd.com/from-protest-to-ptsd-ubderstanding-the-emotional-toll-on-students/ - Cities Struggle to Accommodate Influx of Migrants, The Daily People’s View, Apr 2025
https://peoplesviewbd.com/cities-struggle-to-accommodate-influx-of-migrants/
Professional Development
- Workshop for journalists on reporting in times of violence and disaster organized by ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)
- Skill development training on journalism organized by News Network with assistance from Free Voice
- News presentation and anchoring course from BIJEM (Bangladesh Institute of Journalism and Electronic Media)
Honors And Awards
- Asian Excellence Achievers Award Kathmandu, Nepal
- South Asian Leadership Award
- Mother Teresa Golden Award
- Women Power Leadership Award
- Red Cross award
Skills
Experience in facilitating public affairs function
Experience of cultural and publicity activities for the organization
Excellent communication skills
Have good relations with key media contacts
Prepared speeches, correspondence and media releases
Experience in presenting papers in seminars and press release
Ability to provide professional support and advice to managers
Ability to use information from a variety of sources to inform decision making
Good knowledge of and experience working in the Bangladesh media environment
Good facilitation, influencing and persuasive skills, with ability to build strong, credible relationships and to communicate and transfer information to a wide audience
Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner and to identify and develop
Timeline
Broadcast Journalist and News Presenter
Independent Television
05.2016 - Current
Newsroom Editor
Maasranga Television
12.2011 - 05.2012
Sub Editor
The Daily People’s View
01.2009 - 11.2011
Master of Social Science (MSS) - Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) - Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -
Rajshahi Education Board
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