Abu Kalam Azad
Editorial Leadership & Digital News Strategy
Driving accuracy and credibility in digital newsrooms across Bangladesh. Experienced in television, print, and online journalism leadership.


Abu Kalam Azad
Editorial Leadership & Digital News Strategy
Driving accuracy and credibility in digital newsrooms across Bangladesh. Experienced in television, print, and online journalism leadership.
Editorial Focus & Coverage Areas
Professional Bio
Abu Kalam Azad is a seasoned editorial leader and journalist with over a decade of experience shaping news narratives across Bangladesh's top digital and broadcast platforms, based in Dhaka. Currently serving as In-Charge at RTV Online, he directs daily news operations, overseeing editorial standards and digital strategy for a high-traffic news portal. His career is defined by a commitment to accuracy and public-interest storytelling, ensuring that breaking news meets international journalistic standards.
Previously, Azad held key leadership roles at The Daily Kalbela, where he served as Deputy In-Charge and Shift In-Charge, managing newsroom workflows and strategic decision-making. His background as a Senior Reporter at Somoy Television Ltd. provided him with deep expertise in visual storytelling and fast-paced broadcast environments.
With foundational experience at Dhaka Tribune and The Daily Samakal, Azad combines deep political insight, grounded in his academic background in Government & Politics, with modern digital newsroom management skills. Alongside this, he works to influence government policymaking and raise public awareness by presenting issues related to environmental, wildlife conservation, and climate change through digital media.

Abu Kalam Azad
In-Charge, RTV Online
Specializes in newsroom management, editorial judgment, and high-impact digital storytelling.
Experience
Timeline
In-Charge
April 2025 – PresentRTV Online
- ›Leads daily digital news operations and editorial strategy
- ›Supervises newsroom teams to ensure accuracy and speed
- ›Manages cross-platform content distribution and audience engagement
Deputy In-Charge
June 2024 – March 2025The Daily Kalbela
- ›Oversaw shift operations and editorial decision-making processes
- ›Coordinated breaking news coverage across digital channels
- ›Mentored junior reporters on verification and style guidelines
Shift In-Charge
May 2023 – June 2024The Daily Kalbela
- ›Managed news desk workflows during high-pressure cycles
- ›Ensured strict adherence to editorial policies and style guides
- ›Monitored real-time audience trends to optimize content reach
Senior Reporter
April 2021 – April 2023Somoy Television Ltd.
- ›Reported live on breaking political and national events
- ›Produced in-depth television features and video packages
- ›Collaborated with production teams for 24-hour broadcast news
Sub-Editor
May 2019 – March 2021Dhaka Tribune
- ›Edited copy for clarity, accuracy, and house style
- ›Fact-checked complex reports for English-language readership
- ›Curated content for critical print and digital editions
Sub-Editor
January 2017 – April 2019Priyo.com
- ›Sub-edited fast-moving digital news content for engagement
- ›Optimized headlines and copy for online readership
- ›Monitored social media for emerging news trends
Reporter
February 2016 – November 2016The Daily Samakal
- ›Conducted field reporting on local and national issues
- ›Developed feature stories for the daily print edition
- ›Built a network of sources for reliable information
Editorial Philosophy
"Journalism is the discipline of verification. In an era of information saturation, the primary duty of an editor is to distinguish truth from noise."
My approach prioritizes accuracy over speed, believing that public trust is earned through consistent, fact-based reporting. I advocate for a newsroom culture where ethical standards are non-negotiable, and every story serves the public interest with clarity, context, and unwavering responsibility.
Selected Work
The Evolution of Digital Newsrooms in Dhaka
An in-depth analysis of operational shifts in modern media.
Political Shifts & Public Perception
Investigative feature on voter trends and governance.
Broadcast to Broadband: Media Transition
Exploring the integration of TV and digital workflows.
Technical Skills
- Editorial Judgment
- Newsroom Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Digital Journalism
- Audience Trend Analysis
- Social Media Strategy
- Feature Writing
Languages
Professional Gallery
Visual moments from a decade of editorial excellence and newsroom leadership















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