Shamim Chowdhury

Shamim Chowdhury is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, documentary maker and author whose work spans global affairs, conflict reporting, diversity and social change. Drawing on a career shaped by resilience and lived experience, she speaks with insight and authenticity on topics including race, religion, gender, class, representation and inclusion.

Throughout her life and career, Shamim has faced significant challenges, both from within her community and wider society, experiences that have profoundly shaped her perspective and fuelled her passion for creating greater understanding around identity, equality and opportunity.

A highly respected international correspondent, Shamim produced and reported an exclusive five-part series for TRT World on Bangladesh’s rapidly growing economy, a pioneering project entirely conceived, planned and delivered by her, including securing exclusive interviews with leading figures across industry and business.

Alongside her journalism, Shamim has contributed to documentary projects and co-authored two books: The Refugee’s Messenger: Lost Stories Retold, which recounts her experiences covering the Rohingya refugee crisis, and Reporting War and Conflict in the 21st Century, offering insight into the realities and challenges faced by conflict reporters today.

Recognised for her contribution to media and storytelling, Shamim received a British-Bangladeshi Outstanding Achievement Award and has judged two of the most prestigious categories at the Asian Media Awards since 2013: ‘Journalist of the Year’ and ‘Best Investigation’, presenting awards to figures including Ross Kemp, Faisal Islam and Kim Sengupta.

Today, Shamim is increasingly focused on mentoring and inspiring future generations, helping organisations and audiences better understand diversity, inclusion and the power of representation through compelling storytelling and real-world experience.

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