Md Ibrahim Khalilullah
@journalibrahim.bsky.social
Investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and media expert based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Winner: Covering Climate Now Journalism Award 2025 🏆
Finalist: Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2021 🏆
Winner: Covering Climate Now Journalism Award 2025 🏆
Finalist: Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2021 🏆
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I'm thrilled to share that I've won the 2025 @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award in the Displacement and Migration category for my documentary, Taken by the River! 🌍🏆
This prestigious global award, selected from over 1,200 entries across 65 countries, recognizes outstanding climate journalism.
This prestigious global award, selected from over 1,200 entries across 65 countries, recognizes outstanding climate journalism.
Interactive Story:
A large climate budget, but no usable map of fairness. Bangladesh has identified Tk51,746 crore for climate-related activities in FY2026–27.
@coveringclimatenow.org
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A large climate budget, but no usable map of fairness. Bangladesh has identified Tk51,746 crore for climate-related activities in FY2026–27.
@coveringclimatenow.org
interactive.renewearth.news/climate-budg...
Does Climate Money Follow Risk?
Mapping the visible half of Bangladesh’s climate-tagged development budget exposes a major transparency gap and signs that several high-risk districts may be receiving too little.
interactive.renewearth.news
September 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Interactive Story:
A large climate budget, but no usable map of fairness. Bangladesh has identified Tk51,746 crore for climate-related activities in FY2026–27.
@coveringclimatenow.org
interactive.renewearth.news/climate-budg...
A large climate budget, but no usable map of fairness. Bangladesh has identified Tk51,746 crore for climate-related activities in FY2026–27.
@coveringclimatenow.org
interactive.renewearth.news/climate-budg...
I had the privilege of serving as one of the judges for the @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2026.
Judging for such a significant platform is both challenging and a profound honor.
Congratulations as well to all the journalists and teams. It is an honor to receive this award. 🎊🎉🏆
Judging for such a significant platform is both challenging and a profound honor.
Congratulations as well to all the journalists and teams. It is an honor to receive this award. 🎊🎉🏆
September 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
I had the privilege of serving as one of the judges for the @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2026.
Judging for such a significant platform is both challenging and a profound honor.
Congratulations as well to all the journalists and teams. It is an honor to receive this award. 🎊🎉🏆
Judging for such a significant platform is both challenging and a profound honor.
Congratulations as well to all the journalists and teams. It is an honor to receive this award. 🎊🎉🏆
It's wonderful to work with the @earthjournalism.bsky.social again.
Details: theclimatewatch.com/journalist-m...
Details: theclimatewatch.com/journalist-m...
July 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
It's wonderful to work with the @earthjournalism.bsky.social again.
Details: theclimatewatch.com/journalist-m...
Details: theclimatewatch.com/journalist-m...
Story of a Tinny Forest 🌳
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Lautala's small forest: A place of healing in a concrete city | The Climate Watch
Lautala Forest shows how Dhaka’s reclaimed green spaces offer healing, biodiversity, inclusion, and climate resilience.
theclimatewatch.com
July 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Story of a Tinny Forest 🌳
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Four years since Nairobi.
On this day, I remember one of the most meaningful journeys of my journalism career, receiving the Earth Journalism Network Asia-Pacific Fellowship to cover the UNCBD 4th Working Group Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2022.
On this day, I remember one of the most meaningful journeys of my journalism career, receiving the Earth Journalism Network Asia-Pacific Fellowship to cover the UNCBD 4th Working Group Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2022.
June 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Four years since Nairobi.
On this day, I remember one of the most meaningful journeys of my journalism career, receiving the Earth Journalism Network Asia-Pacific Fellowship to cover the UNCBD 4th Working Group Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2022.
On this day, I remember one of the most meaningful journeys of my journalism career, receiving the Earth Journalism Network Asia-Pacific Fellowship to cover the UNCBD 4th Working Group Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2022.
Read Full Story: theclimatewatch.com/women-farmer...
June 24, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Read Full Story: theclimatewatch.com/women-farmer...
In 2020, I was honored to receive the @ire.org Conference Fellowship from Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 2021, I voted as an IRE member in the Board of Directors election. Those moments reminded me journalism matter.
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected 2026–27 IRE Board of Directors.
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected 2026–27 IRE Board of Directors.
June 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM
In 2020, I was honored to receive the @ire.org Conference Fellowship from Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 2021, I voted as an IRE member in the Board of Directors election. Those moments reminded me journalism matter.
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected 2026–27 IRE Board of Directors.
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected 2026–27 IRE Board of Directors.
New Story 📰 🗞️
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Women farmers drive climate resilience in coastal Bangladesh yet remain invisible
Women farmers drive climate resilience in coastal Bangladesh but remain excluded from land rights, support and recognition.
theclimatewatch.com
June 9, 2026 at 6:43 AM
New Story 📰 🗞️
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My New Story...
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Ships Sail on Dulu Aladar's Land — The Three | The Three
A reported essay on river erosion, climate displacement, and the corruption draining Bangladesh's climate funds before they reach the people who need them.
thethree.org
April 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
My New Story...
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thethree.org//articles/du...
Cambodia International Film Festival CIFF 2026
TAKEN BY THE RIVER screening schedule :
March 27th, 6:00 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
March 28th, 5:30 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
#CIFF2026 #JointheJoy #Cambodiaiff
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TAKEN BY THE RIVER screening schedule :
March 27th, 6:00 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
March 28th, 5:30 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
#CIFF2026 #JointheJoy #Cambodiaiff
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TAKEN BY THE RIVER - Cambodia International Film Festival
Cambodia International Film Festival -
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March 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Cambodia International Film Festival CIFF 2026
TAKEN BY THE RIVER screening schedule :
March 27th, 6:00 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
March 28th, 5:30 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
#CIFF2026 #JointheJoy #Cambodiaiff
cambodiaiff.com/taken-by-the...
TAKEN BY THE RIVER screening schedule :
March 27th, 6:00 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
March 28th, 5:30 pm at Rosewood Phnom Penh
#CIFF2026 #JointheJoy #Cambodiaiff
cambodiaiff.com/taken-by-the...
Apply to @coveringclimatenow.org Now Journalism Awards 2026, entries are open now.
March 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Apply to @coveringclimatenow.org Now Journalism Awards 2026, entries are open now.
Reposted by Md Ibrahim Khalilullah
🏆 The 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards are now open! 🥇
🆓 There is no fee to enter
⏳ Entries will be accepted through March 31 at 11:59pm US ET
🌍 Work published anytime in 2025, from anywhere in the world, is eligible
🔗 Learn more and apply: coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
🆓 There is no fee to enter
⏳ Entries will be accepted through March 31 at 11:59pm US ET
🌍 Work published anytime in 2025, from anywhere in the world, is eligible
🔗 Learn more and apply: coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🏆 The 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards are now open! 🥇
🆓 There is no fee to enter
⏳ Entries will be accepted through March 31 at 11:59pm US ET
🌍 Work published anytime in 2025, from anywhere in the world, is eligible
🔗 Learn more and apply: coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
🆓 There is no fee to enter
⏳ Entries will be accepted through March 31 at 11:59pm US ET
🌍 Work published anytime in 2025, from anywhere in the world, is eligible
🔗 Learn more and apply: coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
Submit your best stories. It's an incredible opportunity! 👏
📣 Submissions are now OPEN for the 2026 CCNow Journalism Awards! 🔔
February 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Submit your best stories. It's an incredible opportunity! 👏
The much-awaited National Election 2026 in Bangladesh have concluded. As a journalist, I had the opportunity to cover this election. I was impressed by the interest people showed in the election. I will remember this unprecedented moment for a long time!
#BangladeshElection #SBSNewsAustralia
#BangladeshElection #SBSNewsAustralia
February 18, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The much-awaited National Election 2026 in Bangladesh have concluded. As a journalist, I had the opportunity to cover this election. I was impressed by the interest people showed in the election. I will remember this unprecedented moment for a long time!
#BangladeshElection #SBSNewsAustralia
#BangladeshElection #SBSNewsAustralia
Desired 'Award Certificate' has come already!
A huge thank you to the @coveringclimatenow.org team, my colleagues at @cnn.com academy, and everyone who supported this work. Climate storytelling matters now more than ever.
Grateful beyond words! 🌍🏆
#CoveringClimateNow #CCNowAwards
A huge thank you to the @coveringclimatenow.org team, my colleagues at @cnn.com academy, and everyone who supported this work. Climate storytelling matters now more than ever.
Grateful beyond words! 🌍🏆
#CoveringClimateNow #CCNowAwards
January 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Desired 'Award Certificate' has come already!
A huge thank you to the @coveringclimatenow.org team, my colleagues at @cnn.com academy, and everyone who supported this work. Climate storytelling matters now more than ever.
Grateful beyond words! 🌍🏆
#CoveringClimateNow #CCNowAwards
A huge thank you to the @coveringclimatenow.org team, my colleagues at @cnn.com academy, and everyone who supported this work. Climate storytelling matters now more than ever.
Grateful beyond words! 🌍🏆
#CoveringClimateNow #CCNowAwards
Happy Victory Day for Bangladesh 🇧🇩
December 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy Victory Day for Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Amazonia Story...
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Amazonia Story...
Met with @maximanzoni.bsky.social!
The two @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025 winners met at COP 30, Belém. What a great event! 🏆🎉
The two @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025 winners met at COP 30, Belém. What a great event! 🏆🎉
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Met with @maximanzoni.bsky.social!
The two @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025 winners met at COP 30, Belém. What a great event! 🏆🎉
The two @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025 winners met at COP 30, Belém. What a great event! 🏆🎉
She has come home! 🏆 🎉
World most prestigious climate journalism award @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025" finally reached out my home from US.
Documentary "Taken by the River (CNN)" explored climate-induced migration in Bangladesh and won this award from over 1,200 entrie.
World most prestigious climate journalism award @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025" finally reached out my home from US.
Documentary "Taken by the River (CNN)" explored climate-induced migration in Bangladesh and won this award from over 1,200 entrie.
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
She has come home! 🏆 🎉
World most prestigious climate journalism award @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025" finally reached out my home from US.
Documentary "Taken by the River (CNN)" explored climate-induced migration in Bangladesh and won this award from over 1,200 entrie.
World most prestigious climate journalism award @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Award 2025" finally reached out my home from US.
Documentary "Taken by the River (CNN)" explored climate-induced migration in Bangladesh and won this award from over 1,200 entrie.
Reposted by Md Ibrahim Khalilullah
In Bangladesh, more than 7 million people have been displaced due to climate change-linked disasters. This short documentary by @journalibrahim.bsky.social introduces viewers to two brothers who are struggling to survive after losing their homes and livelihoods. edition.cnn.com/world/video/...
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In Bangladesh, more than 7 million people have been displaced due to climate change-linked disasters. This short documentary by @journalibrahim.bsky.social introduces viewers to two brothers who are struggling to survive after losing their homes and livelihoods. edition.cnn.com/world/video/...