Journalism · Documentary · Storytelling

Stories that reveal the human side of a changing world.

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah is an investigative journalist and climate storyteller documenting the human realities of environmental change, displacement, and social justice.

Investigative Journalist · Climate Storyteller · Documentary Filmmaker

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The Collection

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Reporting, recognition, mentorship, and visual stories from a changing world.

01 / Introduction

Profile

The journalist, his professional background, biography, and areas of focus.

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02 / Journalism

Stories

Published journalism, investigations, reported features, and verified articles.

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03 / Recognition

Awards

Verified journalism awards, distinctions, and professional recognition.

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04 / Development

Fellowships and Scholarships

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05 / Knowledge-sharing

Journalism Mentor

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06 / Film & video

Videography

Documentary films, video journalism, and audiovisual storytelling.

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07 / Visual reporting

Photography

Documentary photography and field photographs.

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08 / Reflections

Thoughts

Reflections, essays, and editorial perspectives on journalism and a changing world.

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Featured Documentary

Taken by the River

A short documentary produced through CNN Academy on climate-driven displacement in Bangladesh. It follows two brothers who lost their homes and livelihoods: one in crowded, poorer corners of Dhaka, the other on a farm in Barisal where the rivers keep widening.

Winner — 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards, Displacement & Migration

Directed and produced — Md Ibrahim Khalilullah · CNN Academy

Cinematography — Tanvir Mijan · Editing — Arif Al Erfan

Selected Stories

01 / Documentary

Taken by the River

CNN Academy. Two brothers, two very different places, one cause: a short film on how erosion and flooding push families into displacement across Bangladesh.

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02 / Reporting

Inadequate Loss and Damage funds for climate migrants decried

The Climate Watch · 12 December 2024. A report from a post-COP29 policy workshop in Dhaka, where experts said existing funds overlook displacement and non-economic losses.

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Recognition

Awards and Fellowships

Winner

Covering Climate Now Journalism Award

Displacement & Migration · 2025 · for Taken by the River

Finalist

Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award

Top ten finalist · Environment · 2021

Programme

CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Program

Supported by the Rockefeller Foundation · 2023 to 2024

Fellowship

Internews Earth Journalism Network

2022 · to report on the UN Biodiversity Conference in Nairobi

Fellowship

WaterAid Media Fellowship

2021 · investigative reporting on Bangladesh’s water crisis

Visual Storytelling

Stories Beyond Words

Videography

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Photography

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Knowledge & Perspective

Learning, Sharing, Reflecting

Since 2020 Ibrahim has served as a journalism mentor with Investigative Reporters & Editors, and he is a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. This is also where his written reflections on journalism and the stories behind environmental change will live.

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