Md Shahin Howlader
(Shahin Howlader)
Journalist and Columnist
+8801711264008
64/A Nijhum bari, Kakrail, Dhaka .
E-mail: sahinhowladar@gmail.com

Professional Overview – At a Glance

Experienced economic and business journalist specializing in reporting and investigative journalism on banking, insurance, multinational companies, and corporate affairs. Produced numerous investigative reports, special reports, and feature stories focusing on financial institutions, economic developments, and business issues. Authored hundreds of news reports and feature articles published in various national newspapers and magazines in Bangladesh throughout my journalism career.

Work Experience:

  • Weekly Desh Shomoy-Staff Reporter (2014-2015)
  • jamunanews24.com – Staff Reporter (2017 to 2018)
  • Daily Shomoyer Alo- Staff Reporter (2018-2021)
  • The Business Post -Staff Reporter (2021 to Till Now) 

Published articles in national newspapers in Bangladesh;

  • Weekly Desh Shomoy: More than 100 news reports and articles.

  • Daily Shomoyer Alo: More than 300 news reports and articles.

  • The Business Post: More than 150 news reports and articles.

Published Book :

Book Title: Banking Reporter Kala-Kausal (ব্যাংকিং রিপোর্টার কলাকৌশল)

Professional Description: Banking Reporter Kala-Kausal, a book focusing on banking journalism, reporting techniques, and practical approaches to covering the banking and financial sectors.

National and International Events & Professional Activities

  • Participated in numerous national and international seminars, conferences, and professional events.

  • Attended various national programs, including roundtable discussions, seminars, and conferences focused on banking, finance, and economic issues.

  • Participated in international events, including the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, and covered developments in the banking and financial sectors.

  • Attended the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2023) in New York and reported on issues related to Bangladesh.

  • Covered various international business and economic events.

List of Awards:

  • Global Youth Leadership Award 2023 (Dubai) – Received in March 2023 in Dubai in recognition of outstanding contributions to economic journalism, engagement with young people, and involvement in social activities. Abdullah Saleh, Secretary at the UAE Ministry of Finance, attended the award ceremony as the chief guest.
  • Mother Teresa Golden Award 2023 (Dhaka) – Honored for contributions to economic journalism, active engagement with young people, and participation in social and community activities. 
  • Honorary Award 2024 – Presented by the America-Bangladesh Press Club (ABPC) in recognition of outstanding contributions to business journalism in Bangladesh.

Select Body of Work:

  • Covering reports of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) all events, Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) and Association of Banks (ABB ).
  • Reported on Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) and Association of insurance Executives (AIE) all kind of events.
  • Economic Relations Division (ERD), Finance Ministry specially banking and insurance sector, Development partners like World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and The Asian Development Bank (ADB).
  • Reported on the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The Annual Meetings and other related ancillary meetings took place in Washington, D.C., from Monday, October l0, 2022 to Sunday, October 16, 2022.
  • Reported on 78th United Nations General Assembly 2023 which held on 16 September 2023 to 26 September 2023 in New York.
  • Participated in various seminars and business meetings in USA, Dubai and India.
  • Participated in various seminars on economic development including, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA),

Educational experience :

  • Master of Business Studies in Accounting,  Dhaka College