Environmental Journalist | Researcher | Project Manager

about me

Forward-thinking environment journalist and knowledge management specialist with advanced operational and technical knowledge of managing projects. Proven team leader and problem-solver, and competent in navigating complex situations. Manages assignments, schedules, and projects with an organized and detail-oriented mindset.



I am currently serving as Bangladesh's Contributing Editor for Mongabay.com. Earlier, I have worked with BRAC's Climate Change Programme as a Senior Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist. Additionally, I had worked for a number of the top national dailies, including The Business Standard, Dhaka Tribune and Daily Sun.

phone

+1 (403) 672 0244

email

siddique.aab@gmail.com

education

December 2023

master of Science in Project Management

Northeastern University

Toronto, Canada

August 2012

Certificate in Environmental Reporting

International Institute for Journalism

Berlin, Germany

June 2006

Master of Arts

university of Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh

skills

Operations management

90%

Deadline Management

85%

Self-Motivated

97%

Analytical and Critical thinking

90%

Conflict Resolution

90%

Planning and Coordination

85%

Interpersonal Communication

97%

Team Management

90%

experience

  • 2022 - Present

    Contributing Editor, Bangladesh

    Mongabay

    california, USA

    Manage Bangladesh’s portion of the environmental news and education platform. Develop stories and collaborate with the global team to finalize the issues to be published. Coordinate with freelancing teams to outsource stories from them.

  • 2019 - 2021

    Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management and Communications

    BRAC

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Develop knowledge management and communication strategy, and framework. Coordinate and organize technical events, meetings, and dialogues. Liaison with national, international, government, and private-sector entities to build networks and partnerships.

    2019 - 2021

    Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management and Communications

  • March 2019 to May 2019

    Senior Reporter

    The Business Standard

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Oversaw the Environment and Climate Change team, responsible for reporting on environmental, agricultural, and climate change issues.

  • 2012 - 2018

    Senior Reporter

    the Dhaka Tribune

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Responsible for reporting on Environment, Agriculture, Energy, and Climate Change. As Deputy Chief Reporter managed the 20-members reporting team. Managed the country's lone climate change-related monthly magazine "Climate Tribune."

    2012 - 2018

    Senior Reporter

  • 2010 - 2012

    Staff Correspondent

    Daily Sun

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Responsible for reporting on environmental issues.

journalism profile

research & projects

special project

The hungry children of Mother Ganges

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