Md. Mahdi-Al-Muhtasim Nibir (মো. মাহদী-আল-মুহতাসিম নিবিড়)
Assistant Professor
Address:
Room No: 3359, Mass Communication & Journalism Discipline, Social Science School, Second Floor, Kabi Jibanananda Das Academic Building, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
Md. Mahdi-Al-Muhtasim Nibir is an
Assistant Professor at Mass Communication and
Journalism Discipline, Khulna University,
Bangladesh. Before starting his journey as an academic, he served for several
national and international media organizations, namely the country’s
national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Bengali Service of the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and the country's largest English newspaper, The Daily
Star.
Mr. Nibir obtained his graduation (BSS) and
post-graduation (MSS) from the Department of Mass Communication and
Journalism, University of Dhaka.
Besides teaching, he does research in
different areas, including new media, health communication, media and culture, film studies, and journalism studies.
| Degree Name | Institution | Year | Major/ Specialization |
| Master of Social Sciences
(MSS) | University of Dhaka | 2018 | Mass Communication & Journalism |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences
(BSS) | University of Dhaka | 2017 | Mass Communication & Journalism |
| Higher Secondary
Certificate (HSC) | 2012 | Science | |
| Secondary School
Certificate (SSC) | 2010 | Science |
New Media || Health Communication || Media Culture & Society || Education || Journalism Studies || Film Studies
Current Research Project/Collaboration
| SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Research Project Available | |||||
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
| Designation | Discipline/Department | Organization | From | To |
| Assistant Professor | Mass Communication & Journalism | Khulna University | December 2, 2021 | Currently Employed |
| Lecturer | Mass Communication & Journalism | Khulna University | December 2, 2019 | December 2, 2021 |
| Correspondent | Reporting | Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) | February 1, 2018 | December 1, 2019 |
| Intern | BBC Bengali Service | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | August 1, 2017 | December 9, 2017 |
| Correspondent | Reporting | The Daily Star | July 1, 2015 | May 31, 2017 |
| Md. Mahdi-Al-Muhtasim Nibir attained the GOLD STANDARD of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award on February 19, 2022. |
| He obtained the Bangladesh Government’s scholarship based on the academic result of his Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS). |
| He received the "Campus Journalism Awards 2017" from the Manowar Ahmed Memorial Trust Fund for securing the 2nd position for an outstanding report published in The Daily Star. |
| He received the "Campus Journalism Awards 2017" from the Shaheed Shah Chisty Helalur Rahman Trust Fund for securing the 2nd position for a noteworthy report published in The Daily Star. |
Supervision
| SL | Title | Degree | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Supervision Available | |||||
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Journal
Articles
2025
12. Ghosh, P., Nibir, M. M. A. M. and Rahman, T., 2025. Mental Health of Women F-Commerce Entrepreneurs in South-West Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.01.1271-ss
11. Tamim, M. R. R. and Nibir, M. M. A. M., 2025. Public Relations in Bangladesh in the Digital Age: A Content Analysis of the Facebook Page of the Directorate General of Health Services. Khulna University Studies, 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.01.1287-ss
2024
10. Sultana, N. and Nibir, M.M.A.M., 2024. Popularity of Korean Pop Music among Young Adults in Bangladesh. Journal of Journalism and Media, 5(1), pp.39-53. https://doi.org/10.59185/jjm.v5i1.18
9. Saha, D.R., Nibir, M.M.A.M. and Islam, S.A., 2024. Influence of Social Media Advertisements on Purchasing Intention: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study on the Students of Khulna University, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 21(1), pp.343-353. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2024.21.01.1061-ss
8. Razu, S.R., Rabbi, M.F., Nibir, M.M.A.M., Hoque, F. and Islam, M.S., 2024. ‘We’re Losing Our Bread and Butter Like Never Before’: Journalism in Bangladesh in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Communicating COVID-19: Media, Trust, and Public Engagement (pp. 65-82). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41237-0_4 [Book Chapter]
2023
7. Islam, M. A., Sathi, N. J., Setu, S. P., Nahar, M. T., Khan, M. N. A., Hasan, M., Khan, A., Hossen, M. M., Nibir, M.M.A.M., Khan, B., Ali, M. S., Ali, H. M., and Hossain, M. T., 2023. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of university students toward monkeypox in Bangladesh. PLoS ONE 18(10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287407 (Q1: IF. 3.752)
6. Nibir, M.M.A.M.,
Hossain, S.M., and Tasin, T. T. 2023. Looking for the Female gaze in ‘Meghla Akash’ (The Cloudy Sky). Bangladesh
Film Archive Journal, 19, pp.80-89.
5. Hossain, S.M., Nibir, M.M.A.M. and
Rashid, M., 2023. Under Construction: The Female Gaze in Women
Director’s Film. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 38(2),
pp.15-24.
https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2023/v38i2821
2022
4. Lamenoor, K.N., Nibir, M.M.A.M. and Hossain, S.M., 2022. Bangladesher Sangbadpatra O Online News
Portale Songbedonbad Chorcha: Ekti Mullayon [Sensationalism in Newspapers and Online News Portals in Bangladesh]. Journal
of Journalism and Media, 4, pp.75-103.
3. Hossain, M.T., Ahammed, B., Jahan, N., Islam,
M.A., Rahman, M.M., Khan, B., Sarker, M.J.A., Nibir, M.M.A.M., Hasan,
M., Hasib, M. and Rahman, R., 2022. Prevalence and predictors of
pornography exposure during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A
web-based cross-sectional study on students in Bangladesh. Frontiers in
Public Health, 10, p.1046813. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1046813 (Q1: IF. 6.451)
2. Sheikh, M.S., Rashid, M., Nibir, M.M.A.M. and Rabbi, M.F., 2022. Exploring the Underlying Factors of Dropping Out at Secondary-Level Schools in Khulna, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 19(1). pp.26-42. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2022.19.01.2119-edu
2021
1. Islam, S.A., Rahman, G.M. and Nibir, M.M.A.M., 2021. Perceived factors influencing career choice of the undergraduate students of Public Universities in Bangladesh. Canadian Journal of Business and Information Studies, 3(4), pp.70-79. https://doi.org/10.34104/cjbis.021.070079
Razu, S.R., Rabbi, M.F., Nibir, M.M.A.M., Hoque, F. and Islam, M.S., 2024. ‘We’re Losing Our Bread and Butter Like Never Before’: Journalism in Bangladesh in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Communicating COVID-19: Media, Trust, and Public Engagement (pp. 65-82). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41237-0_4
Newspaper Reports
Nibir, M. A. M. (2018). Acid attacks survivors set trend of
inspirational self-employment venture. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
(BSS). https://wp.bssnews.net/bangla/?p=66305 https://wp.bssnews.net/?p=134749
Muhtasim, M. A. (2017). Short stories, big smiles. The Daily
Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/short-stories-big-smiles-1362886
Muhtasim, M. A. (2017). Capturing imagination for over 50yrs. The
Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/capturing-imagination-over-50yrs-1359832
Muhtasim, M. A. (2017). A rendezvous of poets and poetry
lovers. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/falling-love-poetry-1358758
Muhtasim, M. A. (2016). Female war victims still face social
stigma. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/female-war-victims-still-face-social-stigma-1315468
Muhtasim, M. A. (2016). Social Enterprise: Women's leadership
significantly higher. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/womens-leadership-significantly-higher-1296787
Muhtasim, M. A. (2016). Professor donates life's savings to DU. The
Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/professor-donates-life-savings-du-1248550
Muhtasim, M. A. (2016). DU saves on research. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/du-saves-research-1244920
Muhtasim, M. A. (2016). Early rush as seats scarce. The Daily
Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/early-rush-seats-scarce-1223011
Muhtasim, M. A. (2015). DU, JnU Entry Tests: 4 jailed, 23 detained
over cheating. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/4-jailed-23-detained-over-cheating-165004
Muhtasim, M. A. (2015). Poor sanitation facilities plague DU Arts
Building. The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/city/poor-sanitation-facilities-plague-du-arts-building-120997
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