Al-Shahriar Rupam

Led strategic crisis communication for IFRC, boosting media exposure during disasters. Crafted messaging, press releases, speeches, and talking points for top leaders with CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera coverage. Directed social media and digital storytelling, increasing engagement and donations. Managed internal briefings, media monitoring, and stakeholder updates. Mentored 100+ staff on crisis comms, produced multimedia content, and liaised with national Red Cross partners.

Managed content creation, event documentation, and social media updates for projects, ensuring timely and impactful communication with stakeholders and donors.

Directed communication efforts during WaterAid’s Rohingya emergency operation, producing and distributing compelling stories and visual content from the Camps of Cox’s Bazar. Supported the global team in increasing international visibility and donor engagement for the crisis response.

Managed social media, digital content and advocacy campaigns for wider outreach. Collected and created engaging photo stories, documentaries, and campaign materials.

Doctoral research at Universität Erfurt in the field of political communication, focusing on the role of media in youth-led uprisings and contentious politics. Research project: “Media as Contested Arenas in Contentious Politics: A Comparative Analysis of Youth-Led Uprisings in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.” • Comparative research on political communication, media and social movements across South Asia. • Examining how legacy and digital media shape political contestation.