Muhammad Shafiullah

Md. Shafiullah on official documents
Journalist · Public Health · Research
Senior Reporter, The Daily Ajker Patrika
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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PROFILE

Muhammad Shafiullah is a Bangladeshi journalist specializing in public health and science reporting. He is currently a Senior Reporter at The Daily Ajker Patrika, where he covers the health beat. With more than eight years in national journalism, his reporting focuses on healthcare systems, health policy, medical research, disease outbreaks, public accountability, and the social dimensions of health. His work also covers communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, reproductive and adolescent health, mental health, nutrition, medicines, vaccination and immunization, medical education, hospital management, pharmaceutical policy, and environmental health. His academic and research interests include public health, health behavior, medical anthropology, health communication, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare systems. He is the author of two books, including July Gono Obbutthan: Morodeho Gononar Koyekti Din (2026). Muhammad Shafiullah is a Bangladeshi journalist specializing in public health and science reporting. He is currently a Senior Reporter at The Daily Ajker Patrika, where he covers the health beat. With more than eight years in national journalism, his reporting focuses on healthcare systems, health policy, medical research, disease outbreaks, public accountability, and the social dimensions of health.

His work also covers communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, reproductive and adolescent health, mental health, nutrition, medicines, vaccination and immunization, medical education, hospital management, pharmaceutical policy, and environmental health.

His academic and research interests include public health, health behavior, medical anthropology, health communication, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare systems.

He is the author of two books, including July Gono Obbutthan: Morodeho Gononar Koyekti Din (2026).

AREAS OF COVERAGE

Public Health
Healthcare Systems & Policy
Science & Medical Research
Health Communication
Investigative Journalism
Health Economics
Epidemiology & Disease Outbreaks
Environment, Society & Development

JOURNALISM

10+
Years in Journalism
1000+
Reports & Features
150+
Interviews
100+
Op-eds
50+
Special Supplements

EXPERIENCE

2024—Present

Senior Reporter

The Daily Ajker Patrika

Health reporting, healthcare policy, science, investigations, features, and public-interest journalism. Covers the health beat.

2020—2024

Staff Reporter

The Daily Bonik Barta

Health reporting, investigations, features, policy coverage, and opinion writing.

2019—2020

Reporter — Online

Ekushey Television Limited (ETV)

Reported on health, environment, crime, education, and national affairs.

2013—2018

University Correspondent

The Daily Ittefaq · NTV Online · The Daily New Age

Began his journalism career as a university correspondent, covering education, student affairs, and public-interest issues.

RESEARCH

Research Interests

Public Health · Health & Behavioral Science · Health Communication · Healthcare Systems & Policy · Antimicrobial Resistance · Adolescent & Reproductive Health · Nutrition & Maternal and Child Health · Medical Anthropology

Selected Research

System of Maintaining Social Order among Char Communities

Hatiya, Noakhali · 2017

An anthropological study of social organisation and community life among char communities.

Migration: An Aspect of Survival

International Conference on Adaptation and Resilience in Climate Change Regime · University of Dhaka · 2016

Research examining migration as a strategy of adaptation and survival amid environmental and climatic pressures.

BOOKS

July Gono Obbutthan: Morodeho Gononar Koyekti Din

2026 · Oitijjhya

A nonfiction account of the July Mass Uprising based on first-hand reporting from protest sites, hospitals, and morgues.

Asmat Alir Onoshon

2017 · Sarnalipi Prokashan

A collection of 14 short stories exploring social inequality, human relationships, and power.

EDUCATION

Master of Social Science (MSS), Anthropology

Comilla University · 2018

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

National University, Bangladesh · 2025

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS), Anthropology

Comilla University · 2017

Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C), Humanities

Govt. Suhrawardy College, Pirojpur · 2010

Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C), Science

Pirojpur Town High School · 2008

AFFILIATIONS

Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum

Member · 2024—Present

Alliance for Health Reforms Bangladesh

Member · 2024—Present

Comilla University Journalist Association

President · 2017
General Secretary · 2016
Finance Secretary · 2014–2015

Comilla University Debating Society

Founding Member

Bangladesh National Cadet Corps

Cadet · 4 Mainamati Regiment, Comilla University Platoon

RECOGNITION

Selected Awards & Fellowships

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