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
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................
Journalism for coastal communities,
Words lead to story ideas
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Words lead to story ideas
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May 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Journalism for coastal communities,
Words lead to story ideas
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Words lead to story ideas
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In coordination with countries around the world, the Global Climate Strike-2025 was observed in Bangladesh today. This strike was organized by various youth organizations including YouthNet Global.
April 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
In coordination with countries around the world, the Global Climate Strike-2025 was observed in Bangladesh today. This strike was organized by various youth organizations including YouthNet Global.
Tobacco cultivation and
elephant death trap
On February 12, the Forest Department recovered a dead elephant from a tobacco field on the side of a hill in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Local residents said that the elephant died in an electric trap set to protect the tobacco field.
elephant death trap
On February 12, the Forest Department recovered a dead elephant from a tobacco field on the side of a hill in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Local residents said that the elephant died in an electric trap set to protect the tobacco field.
February 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Tobacco cultivation and
elephant death trap
On February 12, the Forest Department recovered a dead elephant from a tobacco field on the side of a hill in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Local residents said that the elephant died in an electric trap set to protect the tobacco field.
elephant death trap
On February 12, the Forest Department recovered a dead elephant from a tobacco field on the side of a hill in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Local residents said that the elephant died in an electric trap set to protect the tobacco field.
Journalism for Coastal People
The world people know that the people of coastal area of Bangladesh living here are gradually being affected by climate changing. Fighting with hazardous environment is an everyday affair.
Read Story: medium.com/@sanubd/jour...
The world people know that the people of coastal area of Bangladesh living here are gradually being affected by climate changing. Fighting with hazardous environment is an everyday affair.
Read Story: medium.com/@sanubd/jour...
February 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Journalism for Coastal People
The world people know that the people of coastal area of Bangladesh living here are gradually being affected by climate changing. Fighting with hazardous environment is an everyday affair.
Read Story: medium.com/@sanubd/jour...
The world people know that the people of coastal area of Bangladesh living here are gradually being affected by climate changing. Fighting with hazardous environment is an everyday affair.
Read Story: medium.com/@sanubd/jour...
Scientific American Magazine
February 2025, Volume 332, Issue 2
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February 2025, Volume 332, Issue 2
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February 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Scientific American Magazine
February 2025, Volume 332, Issue 2
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@sciam.bsky.social
February 2025, Volume 332, Issue 2
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Why Thousands Are Fleeing The River Islands Of Bangladesh
"Our house will be washed away one day. We can't stay here at all in the rainy season. But where do we go?" — Marina, who lives on the island of Kutubdia, coast of Bangladesh.
by me in @indiaspend.com
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"Our house will be washed away one day. We can't stay here at all in the rainy season. But where do we go?" — Marina, who lives on the island of Kutubdia, coast of Bangladesh.
by me in @indiaspend.com
www.indiaspend.com/climate-chan...
February 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Why Thousands Are Fleeing The River Islands Of Bangladesh
"Our house will be washed away one day. We can't stay here at all in the rainy season. But where do we go?" — Marina, who lives on the island of Kutubdia, coast of Bangladesh.
by me in @indiaspend.com
www.indiaspend.com/climate-chan...
"Our house will be washed away one day. We can't stay here at all in the rainy season. But where do we go?" — Marina, who lives on the island of Kutubdia, coast of Bangladesh.
by me in @indiaspend.com
www.indiaspend.com/climate-chan...
Women in coastal Bangladesh's climate-vulnerable households are making a living through small-scale initiatives. For this, women have to struggle a lot and face many risks. Many women have to bear the burden of the entire family with risks. The stories of those risks of women remain hidden.
February 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Women in coastal Bangladesh's climate-vulnerable households are making a living through small-scale initiatives. For this, women have to struggle a lot and face many risks. Many women have to bear the burden of the entire family with risks. The stories of those risks of women remain hidden.
Gutting stories of tiger widows, women who lost their husbands to Bengal tigers in Bangladesh’s Sundarbans
Story by me in @GaonConnetion
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Story by me in @GaonConnetion
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February 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Gutting stories of tiger widows, women who lost their husbands to Bengal tigers in Bangladesh’s Sundarbans
Story by me in @GaonConnetion
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Story by me in @GaonConnetion
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The story of the lost forest of the seashore. The sea is becoming increasingly agitated. The sea is swallowing villages, houses, infrastructure. Biodiversity is under threat. The people of the seashore are moving back. They are looking for a place to live elsewhere.
@the-revelator.bsky.social
@the-revelator.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The story of the lost forest of the seashore. The sea is becoming increasingly agitated. The sea is swallowing villages, houses, infrastructure. Biodiversity is under threat. The people of the seashore are moving back. They are looking for a place to live elsewhere.
@the-revelator.bsky.social
@the-revelator.bsky.social
The struggle for livelihood of fishermen on the coast of Bangladesh has become more difficult due to the impact of climate change. The battle with natural hazards has increased more than before. Still, the expected fish are not found. They risk their lives to survive by casting nets into the sea.
February 2, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The struggle for livelihood of fishermen on the coast of Bangladesh has become more difficult due to the impact of climate change. The battle with natural hazards has increased more than before. Still, the expected fish are not found. They risk their lives to survive by casting nets into the sea.
Heartbreaking—In just 1 week during the breeding season, 151 dead olive ridley sea turtles have washed up on the coast of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The breeding grounds of Olive Ridley turtles in Bangladesh are all along the coast of Cox's Bazar.
@johnrplatt.bsky.social @the-revelator.bsky.social
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February 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Heartbreaking—In just 1 week during the breeding season, 151 dead olive ridley sea turtles have washed up on the coast of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The breeding grounds of Olive Ridley turtles in Bangladesh are all along the coast of Cox's Bazar.
@johnrplatt.bsky.social @the-revelator.bsky.social
@johnrplatt.bsky.social @the-revelator.bsky.social
The struggle for livelihood of fishermen on the coast of Bangladesh has become more difficult due to the impact of climate change. The battle with natural hazards has increased more than before. Still, the expected fish are not found. They risk their lives to survive by casting nets into the sea.
January 31, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The struggle for livelihood of fishermen on the coast of Bangladesh has become more difficult due to the impact of climate change. The battle with natural hazards has increased more than before. Still, the expected fish are not found. They risk their lives to survive by casting nets into the sea.
''The hungry sea is swallowing us. Our homes and forests are gone. We are becoming insecure. Our struggle for survival is becoming increasingly difficult. Maybe one day we will have to move from here to somewhere else.''
— Abdul Jalil, fisherman, coast of Bangladesh
— Abdul Jalil, fisherman, coast of Bangladesh
January 31, 2025 at 6:48 AM
''The hungry sea is swallowing us. Our homes and forests are gone. We are becoming insecure. Our struggle for survival is becoming increasingly difficult. Maybe one day we will have to move from here to somewhere else.''
— Abdul Jalil, fisherman, coast of Bangladesh
— Abdul Jalil, fisherman, coast of Bangladesh
TNH marks 30 years, Congratulations!!
I have been following this prestigious media outlet since IRIN. I'm proud to have a byline on TNH.
TNH (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social) CEO Tammam Aloudat (@tammam.bsky.social) tells us more in this article.
Link: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/Letter-from-...
I have been following this prestigious media outlet since IRIN. I'm proud to have a byline on TNH.
TNH (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social) CEO Tammam Aloudat (@tammam.bsky.social) tells us more in this article.
Link: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/Letter-from-...
January 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
TNH marks 30 years, Congratulations!!
I have been following this prestigious media outlet since IRIN. I'm proud to have a byline on TNH.
TNH (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social) CEO Tammam Aloudat (@tammam.bsky.social) tells us more in this article.
Link: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/Letter-from-...
I have been following this prestigious media outlet since IRIN. I'm proud to have a byline on TNH.
TNH (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social) CEO Tammam Aloudat (@tammam.bsky.social) tells us more in this article.
Link: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/Letter-from-...
All the forces of the world are defeated by nature. We see devastating natural disasters again and again around the world. We are making the earth angry. The angry earth is returning destruction to us. California is burning. Let us pray, the danger in California will end soon.
January 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
All the forces of the world are defeated by nature. We see devastating natural disasters again and again around the world. We are making the earth angry. The angry earth is returning destruction to us. California is burning. Let us pray, the danger in California will end soon.
January 2025 update: La Niña is here
La Niña conditions emerged in the tropical Pacific in December. There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May.
www.climate.gov/news-feature...
La Niña conditions emerged in the tropical Pacific in December. There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May.
www.climate.gov/news-feature...
January 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
January 2025 update: La Niña is here
La Niña conditions emerged in the tropical Pacific in December. There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May.
www.climate.gov/news-feature...
La Niña conditions emerged in the tropical Pacific in December. There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May.
www.climate.gov/news-feature...
Happy New year 2025, new dreams. Hope to uncover more stories of climate-vulnerable people on the coast of Bangladesh in the new year.
December 31, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Happy New year 2025, new dreams. Hope to uncover more stories of climate-vulnerable people on the coast of Bangladesh in the new year.
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, I am reminded of the people of Kalabogi village, located in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh.
The ‘hanging village’ of Bangladesh: A glaring reminder of climate change refugees
My story about Kalabogi village is on Gaon Connection.
en.gaonconnection.com/reportage/th...
The ‘hanging village’ of Bangladesh: A glaring reminder of climate change refugees
My story about Kalabogi village is on Gaon Connection.
en.gaonconnection.com/reportage/th...
December 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, I am reminded of the people of Kalabogi village, located in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh.
The ‘hanging village’ of Bangladesh: A glaring reminder of climate change refugees
My story about Kalabogi village is on Gaon Connection.
en.gaonconnection.com/reportage/th...
The ‘hanging village’ of Bangladesh: A glaring reminder of climate change refugees
My story about Kalabogi village is on Gaon Connection.
en.gaonconnection.com/reportage/th...
"All our land has been lost. Where will we grow our food now? We buy all our food from the market. Natural hazards have made our struggle for survival even more difficult. We are living on the embankment at great risk."
Words of Khadija Begum, who lost everything in Bangladesh's coastal erosion.
Words of Khadija Begum, who lost everything in Bangladesh's coastal erosion.
December 14, 2024 at 11:07 AM
"All our land has been lost. Where will we grow our food now? We buy all our food from the market. Natural hazards have made our struggle for survival even more difficult. We are living on the embankment at great risk."
Words of Khadija Begum, who lost everything in Bangladesh's coastal erosion.
Words of Khadija Begum, who lost everything in Bangladesh's coastal erosion.