Syed Badrul Ahsan

Syed Badrul Ahsan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London, where he focuses on Asia, media, and news analyses. A prominent Bangladeshi journalist and columnist, he divides his time between Dhaka and London, contributing to major publications across South Asia.

His research interests center on Media Studies and South Asian Politics, with specialized expertise in Bangladeshi affairs and Commonwealth-related media dynamics. Ahsan analyzes geopolitical narratives through journalistic practice, examining how news framing shapes regional perceptions in South Asia.

His career spans decades of high-impact journalism, including regular contributions to Dhaka Tribune, The Business Standard, The Financial Express, and bdnews24.com. He also writes for Indian outlets like the Indian Express, OPEN magazine, and Observer Research Foundation, while reviewing books for Asian Affairs (Royal Society for Asian Affairs).

Ahsan previously served as Minister (Press) at the Bangladesh High Commission in London (1997-2000) and has appeared on BBC World Service, BBC Urdu/Hindi Services, VOA Bengali, and major South Asian television networks. He has participated in media conferences across Delhi, Kathmandu, Colombo, Lahore, Islamabad, and Kolkata.