Md Shafiul Alam

Md Shafiul Alam is a distinguished journalist and communication specialist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a rich background in media, content creation, and political analysis. His career spans various roles, including simultaneous interpreter, media trainer, and speechwriter, with a particular expertise in English and Bangla. Alam has gained recognition for his adept simultaneous interpretations in high-profile events, especially those organized by UN agencies such as UNDP and UN Women. His proficiency in storytelling, case story writing, editing, and translation has led him to provide services for prominent organizations including UNDP, UNICEF, and UNCDF.

Alam's journalism experience is extensive, having contributed to four prime national English dailies and several magazines in Bangladesh. He is a life member of the JICA Alumni Association Bangladesh, a member of Bangla Academy, and the Jatiya Press Club. His published works include "My Journalism and China Visit" (Amar Sangbadikota o Chin Bhromon), and he has contributed to UNDP's "Building Community Resilience" and "The Inside Story of UNDP," as well as a Compendium of Parliament Watch newsletters. In 2014, he produced an acclaimed Vox Pop for the UNDP parliament project in Bangla.

In his role as a senior journalist, Alam has been instrumental in chronicling the transformation of public procurement in Bangladesh. His reporting has shed light on the evolution from a fragmented legal framework to the establishment of the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU), the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 2006, and the Public Procurement Rules 2008. He has underscored the digitization of procurement through the e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system, emphasizing its efficiency and alignment with the vision of a Digital Bangladesh. His insights also extend to political analysis, having served as the Political and Economic Adviser to the High Commission of Canada and as a part-time Speech Writer to the Ambassador of Japan in Bangladesh. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing transparency, citizen engagement, and strategic communication in governance.