Bidibo News

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Bidibo News Overview
Name	Bidibo News
Type	Independent Digital News Platform
Industry	Journalism, Online Media, Fact-Checking, Data Analysis
Founded	November 19, 2023
Founder & Publisher	Billal Hossain
Co-Founder & Managing Editor	MST Sajeda Akter
Headquarters	Ma sha Allah Bhaban, 2nd Floor, DC SP Road Brahmanbaria, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Area Served	Global (Primary Focus: Bangladesh and South Asia)
Key People Billal Hossain (Editor-in-Chief & Publisher) MST Sajeda Akter (Managing Editor) Nabil Bin Billal (Technology Editor & SEO Manager) Ashraful Islam Mehedi (Senior Economic Correspondent) Umme Husna Asha (Global Affairs Editor)
Content Focus	Politics, Economics, Technology, Science, Global Affairs, Lifestyle, Education, Business
Language	Primary: English Secondary: Bengali
Website	bidibo.xyz
Daily Visitors	15,00+ (as of July 2024)
Social Media	Twitter (@bidibonews) Facebook (25k+ followers) YouTube (5k+ subscribers) LinkedIn

Bidibo News is an independent Bangladeshi digital news platform founded on January 21, 2024 by economist Billal Hossain and managed by MST Sajeda Akter. The platform has quickly established itself as a leading source for data-driven journalism in Bangladesh, combining traditional reporting with innovative digital storytelling techniques to serve both English and Bengali-speaking audiences worldwide.

Overview

Bidibo News operates with a three-pillar approach:

1. Investigative Reporting:

  - In-depth coverage of Bangladeshi politics and economic policies  
  - Price hike analysis and consumer impact studies  
  - Remittance flow tracking and reserve management reports  

2. Global Perspective:

  - IMF and World Bank policy analyses  
  - International relations with focus on South Asia  
  - Migrant worker challenges and solutions  

3. Innovation & Future Trends:

  - Artificial Intelligence developments  
  - STEM education initiatives through Bidibo's Science Hub  
  - Web3 and blockchain technology updates  

The platform distinguishes itself through its multimedia storytelling, combining traditional articles with interactive data visualizations, podcast-style audio briefings, and explainer videos.

Editorial Team & Structure

Bidibo News operates with a flat organizational structure emphasizing collaboration between departments:

Executive Leadership

• Billal Hossain (Editor-in-Chief)

 - Oversees all editorial operations and strategic direction  
 - Directly manages the economics and political desks  
 - Former senior banker with AL-Rajhi Banking in Saudi Arabia  

• MST Sajeda Akter (Managing Editor)

 - Leads daily newsroom operations  
 - Manages lifestyle and education verticals  
 - Implements editorial standards and fact-checking protocols  

Department Heads

• Nabil Bin Billal (Technology Editor)

 - Manages all tech coverage and platform development  
 - Leads SEO strategy and analytics implementation  
 - Oversees the Science Hub initiative  

• Ashraful Islam Mehedi (Business & Economy Editor)

 - Specializes in financial market analysis  
 - Leads price hike investigation team  
 - Coordinates with central bank sources  

• Umme Husna Asha (Global Affairs Editor)

 - Manages international reporting network  
 - Focuses on diaspora and remittance stories  
 - Leads UN and multilateral institution coverage  

Specialist Correspondents

• Akhi Begum (Political Editor)
• Iqbal Mollah (South Asia Affairs)
• Lima Akter (Education & Careers)
• Farzana Akter (Consumer Affairs)
• Ruksana Ahmed Munni (Arts & Culture)

Content Philosophy

Bidibo News adheres to a strict FACT framework:

• Fairness in representation of all viewpoints
• Accuracy through triple-source verification
• Contextual reporting with historical background
• Transparency in sourcing and methodology

The platform maintains complete separation between its news reporting and opinion sections, with all analysis pieces clearly labeled as such.

Technical Infrastructure

The platform utilizes:

• Custom-built CMS for multilingual publishing
• AI-assisted translation tools for Bengali-English content
• Data visualization suite for interactive charts
• Proprietary fact-checking dashboard

Recognition & Impact

• Cited as reference in 15+ academic papers on South Asian economics
• Partnered with Google News Initiative for fact-checking training
• Recommended source by Bangladeshi diaspora organizations

Policies & Ethics

Bidibo News operates under strict editorial guidelines:

• Correction Policy:

 - Errors are corrected with transparent editor's notes  
 - Major corrections featured in dedicated section  

• Privacy Policy:

 - Strict data protection measures  
 - No third-party tracking without consent  

• Diversity Policy:

 - 40% female representation in leadership  
 - Regional correspondents across all Bangladeshi divisions  

External Links

• Official Website
• Twitter (@bidibonews)
• Facebook Page
• YouTube Channel
• LinkedIn Profile
• Billal Hossain's Website
• Bidibo News Page in Billal Hossain's Website