Rafiqul Montu
@rafiqulmontu.bsky.social
Stories from the ground — Environment, Climate, Science, Coastal Communities, Public Health, Tech etc. Multi award winning independent investigative journalist & the pioneer of coastal journalism.
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh.
E-mail: rafiqulmontu@gmail.com
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh.
E-mail: rafiqulmontu@gmail.com
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'Why Coastal Journalism is necessary globally' - Media Career Services
Rafiqul Islam Montu, Coastal Journalism Specialist is an accomplished award-winning journalist. In this interview with Media Career Development Network
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‘Why Coastal Journalism is necessary globally’
In this interview with Media Career Development Network, Rafiqul Islam Montu explains the concept of Coastal Journalism he initiated and its impact among other issues.
Interviewed by @ Lekan Otufodunrin
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In this interview with Media Career Development Network, Rafiqul Islam Montu explains the concept of Coastal Journalism he initiated and its impact among other issues.
Interviewed by @ Lekan Otufodunrin
mediacareerng.org/why-coastal-...
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Tides affect the lives of all people. Some people's lives are disrupted by the impact of tides. They are displaced and have to change homes frequently. Rising sea levels are putting people on the margins at risk. We want to go deeper into the story of tides. Let's move forward.
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tides affect the lives of all people. Some people's lives are disrupted by the impact of tides. They are displaced and have to change homes frequently. Rising sea levels are putting people on the margins at risk. We want to go deeper into the story of tides. Let's move forward.
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On October 2, 2025, the University of Arizona organized a webinar on climate change and human rights for its students. I was fortunate to be a speaker at this webinar. I gave a presentation on climate change and human rights in the context of the coast of #Bangladesh.
October 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
On October 2, 2025, the University of Arizona organized a webinar on climate change and human rights for its students. I was fortunate to be a speaker at this webinar. I gave a presentation on climate change and human rights in the context of the coast of #Bangladesh.
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Coastal women in Bangladesh are on the front lines of the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels are making their livelihoods even harder.
October 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Coastal women in Bangladesh are on the front lines of the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels are making their livelihoods even harder.
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Panel discussion on ‘New Trends in Journalism: Creative Approaches’, part of the 10th Annual Conference of Communication and Journalism Educators Network (CJEN), Bangladesh, organized by DW Akademie and SACMID. I participated as a panelist
October 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Panel discussion on ‘New Trends in Journalism: Creative Approaches’, part of the 10th Annual Conference of Communication and Journalism Educators Network (CJEN), Bangladesh, organized by DW Akademie and SACMID. I participated as a panelist
Panel discussion on ‘New Trends in Journalism: Creative Approaches’, part of the 10th Annual Conference of Communication and Journalism Educators Network (CJEN), Bangladesh, organized by DW Akademie and SACMID. I participated as a panelist
October 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Panel discussion on ‘New Trends in Journalism: Creative Approaches’, part of the 10th Annual Conference of Communication and Journalism Educators Network (CJEN), Bangladesh, organized by DW Akademie and SACMID. I participated as a panelist
Coastal women in Bangladesh are on the front lines of the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels are making their livelihoods even harder.
October 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Coastal women in Bangladesh are on the front lines of the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels are making their livelihoods even harder.
On October 2, 2025, the University of Arizona organized a webinar on climate change and human rights for its students. I was fortunate to be a speaker at this webinar. I gave a presentation on climate change and human rights in the context of the coast of #Bangladesh.
October 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
On October 2, 2025, the University of Arizona organized a webinar on climate change and human rights for its students. I was fortunate to be a speaker at this webinar. I gave a presentation on climate change and human rights in the context of the coast of #Bangladesh.
Tides affect the lives of all people. Some people's lives are disrupted by the impact of tides. They are displaced and have to change homes frequently. Rising sea levels are putting people on the margins at risk. We want to go deeper into the story of tides. Let's move forward.
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tides affect the lives of all people. Some people's lives are disrupted by the impact of tides. They are displaced and have to change homes frequently. Rising sea levels are putting people on the margins at risk. We want to go deeper into the story of tides. Let's move forward.
The stories are about to begin................
September 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The stories are about to begin................
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Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
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Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
Climate change-driven saltwater intrusion into rivers and aquifers brings multiple health risks to the women of southwestern Bangladesh.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
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globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/sile...
Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/sile...
globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/sile...
Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
Climate change-driven saltwater intrusion into rivers and aquifers brings multiple health risks to the women of southwestern Bangladesh.
globalhealthnow.org
September 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Silent Killer: Saltwater Threatens Women’s Health in Coastal Bangladesh
globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/sile...
globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/sile...
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The city of millions that is being flooded every day
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
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Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
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The city of millions that is being flooded every day | D+C - Development + Cooperation
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country. With large par...
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September 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The city of millions that is being flooded every day
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
The city of millions that is being flooded every day
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
The city of millions that is being flooded every day | D+C - Development + Cooperation
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country. With large par...
www.dandc.eu
September 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The city of millions that is being flooded every day
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
Chittagong in Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest-sinking coastal cities in the world. Many people have moved to this city fleeing climate disasters in other places across the country.
by me in @dandc
www.dandc.eu/en/article/c...
Reposted by Rafiqul Montu
Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
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With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise across Bangladesh, more families are resorting to child marriage to make ends meet.
inkstickmedia.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
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"Across Gaza, life has become both a struggle to survive and a fight to live with dignity in a reality where even basic human rights are scarce. The Israeli war has taken everything people once cherished — homes, livelihoods, and dreams."
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Postcard from Gaza: Resilience in the Face of Israel's War
In the face of Israel's ongoing war on the besieged Gaza Strip, many Palestinians have refused to give in to pessimism.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Across Gaza, life has become both a struggle to survive and a fight to live with dignity in a reality where even basic human rights are scarce. The Israeli war has taken everything people once cherished — homes, livelihoods, and dreams."
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Our small, independent team is digging into the defense industry’s influence on local politics — secretive deals, corporate subsidies, misinformation, and surveillance.
But we can’t finish this work — or keep it free for everyone — without your support.
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But we can’t finish this work — or keep it free for everyone — without your support.
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🏆 Award-winning. Independent. Powered by You.
We just won an international podcast award (!!)
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August 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Our small, independent team is digging into the defense industry’s influence on local politics — secretive deals, corporate subsidies, misinformation, and surveillance.
But we can’t finish this work — or keep it free for everyone — without your support.
inkstick.substack.com/p/award-winn...
But we can’t finish this work — or keep it free for everyone — without your support.
inkstick.substack.com/p/award-winn...
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"This is not random violence. This is a systematic war against Palestinian mothers of all ages — young mothers, elderly mothers, widows, and those still holding their children close — waged with no regard for women’s rights, no respect for motherhood."
Motherhood in Gaza Is a Daily Act of Survival
Tens of thousands of pregnant and nursing women in Gaza have gone days at a time without adequate nutrition.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"This is not random violence. This is a systematic war against Palestinian mothers of all ages — young mothers, elderly mothers, widows, and those still holding their children close — waged with no regard for women’s rights, no respect for motherhood."
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Long read: For refugees and migrants trying to reach the European Union from Bosnia, leftover landmines and border violence haunt the journey.
Words: @connellyandrew.bsky.social & @ahnidzara.bsky.social
Photos: Maryam Ashrafi
Words: @connellyandrew.bsky.social & @ahnidzara.bsky.social
Photos: Maryam Ashrafi
Mines, Memory, and Migration on Bosnia's Perilous Border
Refugees and migrants have to navigate terrain laden with leftover landmines and unexploded ordnance on Bosnia's border with Croatia.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Long read: For refugees and migrants trying to reach the European Union from Bosnia, leftover landmines and border violence haunt the journey.
Words: @connellyandrew.bsky.social & @ahnidzara.bsky.social
Photos: Maryam Ashrafi
Words: @connellyandrew.bsky.social & @ahnidzara.bsky.social
Photos: Maryam Ashrafi
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My new book is out. It's based on nearly a decade of reporting on neo-Nazis and border violence in Greece. For years, editors would tell me readers had "refugee fatigue." I always hated that. I think these stories still matter. Order it from my favorite indie shop, @deepvellumbooks.bsky.social
You Can Kill Each Other After I Leave: Refugees, Fascism, and Bloodshed in Greece
Refugees, Fascism, and Bloodshed in Greece
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April 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My new book is out. It's based on nearly a decade of reporting on neo-Nazis and border violence in Greece. For years, editors would tell me readers had "refugee fatigue." I always hated that. I think these stories still matter. Order it from my favorite indie shop, @deepvellumbooks.bsky.social
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In an excerpt from her recent book, essayist and poet Adrianne Kalfopoulou reflects on borders, displacement, and the 're' in 'refuge.'
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On Borders, Refuge, and Maps of Various Tomorrows
This excerpt first appeared in poet and essayist Adrianne Kalfopoulou's 'The re in refuge,' an essay collection published by Red Hen Press.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In an excerpt from her recent book, essayist and poet Adrianne Kalfopoulou reflects on borders, displacement, and the 're' in 'refuge.'
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Refugees and migrants are increasingly taking a new, lengthier, and more dangerous sea route from Libya to Greece.
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As Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration
Greek authorities have turned hard to the right on migration, but boats continue to set sail from Libya with the hope of reaching Europe.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Refugees and migrants are increasingly taking a new, lengthier, and more dangerous sea route from Libya to Greece.
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Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise across Bangladesh, more families are resorting to child marriage to make ends meet.
inkstickmedia.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Deepening Climate Crisis Fuels Child Marriage in Bangladesh
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
With extreme weather events on the rise, more families are resorting to child marriage.
Story by me in @inkstickmedia.com
@patrickobrienstrickland.com
inkstickmedia.com/deepening-cl...
Handwritten Community Newspapers in Bangladesh: Concept and Strategy
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Handwritten Community Newspapers in Bangladesh: Concept and Strategy
Introduction
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August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Handwritten Community Newspapers in Bangladesh: Concept and Strategy
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How coastal communities are becoming landless
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by me in @thedailystar
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How coastal communities are becoming landless
‘We are surviving by fighting the river’s current,’ said Morjina Khatun, 50, of Katmarchar village in Koyra upazila of Khulna district, wiping away tears. Morjina Begum’s struggle began after her husb...
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August 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
How coastal communities are becoming landless
by me in @thedailystar
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by me in @thedailystar
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How coastal communities are becoming landless
‘We are surviving by fighting the river’s current,’ said Morjina Khatun, 50, of Katmarchar village in Koyra upazila of Khulna district, wiping away tears. Morjina Begum’s struggle began after her husb...
online.thedailystar.net
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
How coastal communities are becoming landless
by me in @thedailystar
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by me in @thedailystar
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