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Mir Sabbir

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Mir Sabbir is a distinguished Bangladeshi journalist and the Editor at BBC Bangla[1], with over a decade of experience in online, television, and radio journalism. Sabbir has played a pivotal role in shaping the editorial direction of BBC Bangla[2], particularly in its digital transformation. Since joining the BBC in 2012, he has contributed significantly to the Bengali Service, both as a reporter and a leader, known for his innovative content strategies and high-impact reporting. His work includes notable coverage of major events such as the Rohingya crisis [3]and the Bangladesh National Elections[4], establishing him as a key figure in South Asian journalism.

Early Life and Education

Mir pursued his higher education at the University of Dhaka, where he earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communication . He later completed a Master of Social Science in the same field from the same university .

Career

Mir Sabbir is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in online, television, and radio journalism. His career at the BBC began in April 2012 as a Broadcast Journalist for the BBC Bengali Service in Dhaka[5]. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to both the Bengali and English services of the BBC, producing original content for online, radio, and TV. He was a regular presenter and producer of BBC Bangla's popular morning radio programs.

In September 2017, Mir Sabbir was promoted to Senior Broadcast Journalist. In this role, he was instrumental in planning and managing the deployments of BBC Bengali Service reporters across Bangladesh and India. He played a key role in coordinating projects between BBC Bangla and the BBC's other language services, including BBC World News TV and BBC World News Online.[1] His efforts helped shape the multimedia content strategy for BBC Bangla, particularly in its transition from radio-focused to digital and TV-focused media.

Since November 2022, Mir Sabbir has been serving as the Acting Bureau Editor of the BBC's Dhaka Bureau.[2] In this capacity, he manages editorial staff, oversees content production, and ensures that all content adheres to the BBC's editorial guidelines. He is responsible for managing editorial expenses and supporting budget management. Under his leadership, BBC Bangla has seen a significant increase in its digital audience, with a large following on YouTube and Facebook.

Professional Accomplishments

Mir Sabbir is recognized for his leadership and innovation in journalism. He was the first to take on the role of Planning Lead for the BBC Bangla Service, where he successfully implemented a planning structure for online, social media, TV, and radio outputs.[2] He led a digital video production team that contributed to a substantial increase in digital audience numbers, including over 3 million YouTube subscribers and 14 million Facebook followers, making BBC Bangla the second most followed news media outlet in Bangladesh.

His work has had a significant impact on global reporting, including high-profile coverage of the Rohingya crisis, sexual violence, and human rights abuses. His reports have been translated into multiple languages, prompting international attention and advocacy.

Notable Works

  • Reporting on the Rohingya Crisis: Sabbir's coverage of the Rohingya crisis brought global attention to the plight of the refugees, with his work being featured across various BBC platforms.[6][7]
  • High-Impact Reporting on Sexual Violence: His reporting on sexual violence in Asia was widely recognized for its depth and sensitivity.[8]
  • Bangladesh National Election 2018: Sabbir played a key role in the BBC's coverage of the 2018 Bangladesh national election, overseeing the production of content that reached millions of viewers.[9]
  • Coverage of Bangladesh's Quota Reform Movement: Under Sabbir's leadership, BBC Bangla was widely recognized for its coverage of Bangladesh's quota reform movement, a significant event that contributed to the eventual downfall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[10]

Skills and Expertise

Mir Sabbir is highly skilled in management, broadcast journalism, leadership, copy editing, web management, social media management, content planning, online writing, video production, and audio production. His ability to commission and supervise a team of multimedia journalists has been pivotal in producing high-quality content for the BBC.

Personal Life

Mir Sabbir is passionate about news, media, and technology, and he thrives on taking on new challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of journalism.

External Links

  • LinkedIn Profile[5]
  • BBC Profile[2]

References

  • BBC News Article - High-Impact Reporting on Sexual Violence[11]
  • The Report Live - BBC Bangla Gets Mir Sabbir as New Boss[1]


  1. ^ a b c Desk, The Report (2023-04-02). "BBC Bangla gets Mir Sabbir as new boss". https://thereport.live/. Retrieved 2024-08-17. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |website= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d "বিবিসি বাংলা: আমাদের সম্পর্কে". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ^ Mir Sabbir (2018-06-10). Rohingya Crisis from Cox's Bazar 29/08/2017. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "সংসদ নির্বাচন ২০১৮: নির্বাচনের সব খবর". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  5. ^ a b "Mir Sabbir".
  6. ^ Mir Sabbir (2018-06-10). Rohingya Crisis from Cox's Bazar 29/08/2017. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Swazo, Norman K. (2020-10-28), "The Rohingya crisis", The Rohingya Crisis, Routledge India, pp. 1–33, doi:10.4324/9780429324109-1, ISBN 978-0-429-32410-9, retrieved 2024-08-17
  8. ^ Sears-Greer, M; Meston, C (June 2024). "(023) the Impact of Title Ix Mandatory Reporting Policy on Undergraduates' Likelihood of Reporting Sexual Violence". The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 21 (Supplement_5). doi:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae054.023. ISSN 1743-6095.
  9. ^ "The construction of election news at the BBC (1979)", The Crisis of Public Communication, Routledge, pp. 130–146, 2002-09-11, doi:10.4324/9780203181775-13, ISBN 978-0-203-18177-5, retrieved 2024-08-17
  10. ^ "কোটা আন্দোলন". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  11. ^ Sears-Greer, M; Meston, C (June 2024). "(023) the Impact of Title Ix Mandatory Reporting Policy on Undergraduates' Likelihood of Reporting Sexual Violence". The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 21 (Supplement_5). doi:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae054.023. ISSN 1743-6095.
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