Sardar Ronie

Sardar Ronie – Ex-BBC Journalist | Multimedia Storyteller | Producer | Fixer |

I am a Bangladesh-based journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience reporting, producing, and leading editorial teams for outlets including BBC, The Daily Star, and New Age. I specialize in political affairs, human rights, climate change, the Rohingya crisis, gender, health, and regional diplomacy, producing in-depth, data-driven journalism across platforms.

Currently, as a freelance journalist and Bangladesh producer for BBC World, I contribute to English-language stories on Bangladesh’s political transitions, India-Bangladesh relations, minority rights, extremism, and the humanitarian fallout from shifting global aid. My work includes exclusive reporting on secret detention centers, attacks on religious minorities, and bans on women’s participation in sports.

I bring deep access to field-level sources and institutions across Bangladesh, with strong investigative and verification skills both on the ground and online. My reporting blends trust-based sourcing, data analysis, and compelling human narratives to make underreported issues resonate with wider audiences.

Previously, I led multimedia and digital editorial teams, managing high-impact coverage on elections, public health, labour rights, and social justice issues. I’ve also introduced digital innovations like Messenger BOTs, short-form videos, and explainers tailored for mobile and social media audiences.

Trained in editorial ethics, OSINT, HEFAT, and social media strategy, I combine traditional newsroom rigor with emerging media tools. I am available for freelance assignments, including reporting, producing, and editorial consulting on South Asia, human rights, and global development issues.