Md. Miraz Hossain

Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh miraz8395@gmail.com +880 1969 500739 linkedin.com/in/miraz-hossain

Research Interests

Algorithmic media systems · AI-mediated misinformation · Digital journalism ethics · Epistemic equity in South Asia · Internet governance and platform accountability

Education

BSS in Media Studies and Journalism
Sep 2023 – Aug/Sep 2027 (expected)
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Dhaka
CGPA: 3.99 / 4.00 — Dean's List: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025
Relevant courses: Methods of Social Research, Data Journalism, Communication Research, Introduction to Data and Statistics, Digital Audience, Media and the Law
BA in English
Jan 2017 – Jun 2023
University of Dhaka
CGPA: 3.08 — President, English Department Art and Literary Club (2022–23)

Professional Experience

Staff Feature Writer
Sep 2022 – Nov 2024; Jan 2026 – Present
The Business Standard, Dhaka
  • Produced 200+ in-depth features on governance, digital rights, technology, and freedom of expression.
  • Sub-edited 50+ stories; published across two bylines: tbsnews.net and tbsgraduates.net.
  • Named among TBS's Best Profiles 2022.
Staff Correspondent
Dec 2024 – Nov 2025
Netra News, Dhaka (Sweden-based outlet)
  • Investigated political corruption, military misconduct, and governance failures using OSINT and cross-source verification.
  • Applied digital forensics tools for open-source evidence gathering and fact verification.
Head of Investigations
May 2025 – Present
ForensIQ, ULAB
  • Lead investigations into misinformation and media propaganda; guide analysts on evidence-based reporting.
  • Trained 300+ journalists and fact-checkers in digital forensics, OSINT, and verification methodology.
  • Founded and manage Tools for Journalists (.com), an open platform addressing digital literacy gaps in South Asian newsrooms.
Instructor, Academic English
May 2025 – Present
Centre for Language Studies (CLS), ULAB
  • Responsible for one-third of course content and delivery across two undergraduate batches (two sessions per week).
  • Focus areas: academic writing structure, fossilized error correction, and critical communication skills.
English Instructor
Apr 2018 – Mar 2019
Eshikhon.com
  • Taught English language lessons for online learners, with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and written communication.
  • Prepared instructional materials and supported learners in improving academic and practical English skills.
Freelance Translator
Oct 2017 – Present
Independent — clients include World Bank, Waste Concern
  • Registered vendor, World Bank: providing English–Bangla translation for development sector documents and reports.
  • Specialises in development, governance, and policy terminology; regularly translates source statements at The Business Standard.
Freelance Tutor & Education Consultant
2017 – Present
Independent
  • Provide one-on-one tutoring in English language, academic writing, and university preparation.
  • Advise students on undergraduate and postgraduate applications, SOP editing, and study abroad pathways.
  • Formal role: Junior Education Counsellor, SI-UK Bangladesh (Sep 2021 – Aug 2022) — counselled 500+ students, edited 50+ SOPs, processed ~100 UK university applications.

Research

Ongoing Independent Research Project
2025 – Present
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
  • Algorithmic News Feeds and Misinformation Susceptibility Among Young Urban News Consumers in Dhaka: A Mixed-Methods Study — Proposal submitted to supervisor.
  • Employs computational methods (Python) and qualitative interviews; targeting regional academic conference submission (2026).
  • Supervisor target: Andalib Rubayat (ULAB); secondary contact: Haseeb Irfanullah PhD.

Skills & Technical Competencies

Research Methods Qualitative interviews, content analysis, mixed-methods design, literature review
Data & Technical Python (data handling, pandas), basic NLP, data visualisation, Google Colab, GitHub (beginner)
Journalism Long-form features, investigative reporting, OSINT, digital verification, sub-editing
Tools Flourish, Canva, NVivo (basic), Microsoft Office
Languages English (Fluent)    Bangla (Native)    Spanish (A2)
Other Touch-typing 60+ WPM, academic writing, lesson design, peer mentoring, translation (EN–BN)

Selected Certifications & Training (70+ total)

  • AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law — Oxford Saïd Business School + UNESCO (May 2026)
  • AI and Digital Transformation in Government — Oxford Saïd Business School + UNESCO (Nov 2025)
  • Research Methodologies — Coursera / Queen Mary University of London (Apr 2026)
  • Understanding Research Methods — Coursera / University of London & SOAS (Apr 2026)
  • AI For Everyone — Coursera / DeepLearning.AI (2020)
  • Introduction to Probability and Data with R — Coursera / Duke University (2020)
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy for Digital Citizens — Coursera / HKU & SUNY (2024)
  • Media Ethics & Governance — Coursera / University of Amsterdam (2024)
  • Fact-Checking Fundamentals (IFCN) — Poynter Institute (2023)
  • AFP / Google News Initiative — 7 modules in verification, OSINT, and source evaluation (2023)
  • Fellowship on Journalism in Different Media — EMK Center & BJIM, 3 months (2023)
  • English for Journalism — Coursera / University of Pennsylvania (2022)

Awards & Honours

  • Dean's List Scholarship, ULAB — Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025
  • TBS Best Profiles 2022 — The Business Standard
  • 3rd Prize, "Life in the Times of Corona" Literary Contest — Dept. of English, University of Dhaka (2022)
  • Honourable Mention (Top 10), SDG Essay Competition — ICE Center, University of Dhaka
  • 1st Division, Spanish Junior Certificate Course — Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka
  • 1st Prize, Book Review Contest 2018 — DYU Publications

Leadership & Community Engagement

  • President, English Department Art and Literary Club, University of Dhaka (2022–23)
  • Founder & Instructor, Lakshmipur English Club — built and ran a community English learning initiative
  • Threshold Inspiration — delivered career talks at 20+ schools across Bangladesh
  • Conducted 5 workshops on smart study techniques for rural students in Lakshmipur
  • Financial Secretary, Krishnachura Cultural Organisation, DU (2018–19)
  • Campus Leader, English Olympiad

References

Dr. Sarkar Barbaq Quarmal, PhD
Associate Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator
Dept. of Media Studies & Journalism, ULAB
sarkar.barbaq@ulab.edu.bd
Nazmul Ahasan
Executive Editor
Netra News
nazmul@netra.news