Nasima Khan Monty

Nasima Khan Monty
Born	21 February 1977
Citizenship	Bangladeshi
Education	Bachelor (Honors) Master's degree
Alma mater	University of Dhaka University of Chittagong
Occupation	Journalism
Years active	1998–present
Employer	Editor-in-Chief
Organization	Amader Arthaniti
Spouse	Nayeemul Islam Khan
Awards	Bangladesh Online Media Association Award (2017)

Nasima Khan Monty (born 21 February 1977) is a Bangladeshi journalist and writer. ^[1] She is the editor of the national Daily Amader Arthaniti. ^[2] For her special contributions to journalism and online media, she was honored by the Bangladesh Online Media Association on 7 October 2017, where Bangladesh's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal presented the award. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Early life

Monty completed her bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of Chittagong and later earned a master's degree in Gender Studies from the University of Dhaka. She has been involved in journalism since her student life and has held various positions in print and electronic media. ^{[4] [6]}

Career

While studying at the University of Chittagong in 1997, Monty began her journalism career as a university correspondent for the daily newspaper Ajker Kagoj (1997–1998). Alongside practical experience, she pursued higher degrees in film and media studies. She is also associated with the research and training institute Bangladesh Center for Development Journalism and Communication (BCDJC). ^{[3] [7]}

Monty later worked in the news division of Bangladesh's private television channel ATN News for several years. After leaving ATN News, she became the editor of AmaderShomoy.com. She is the editor-in-chief of the English daily The Our Time and the Bengali daily Amader Notun Shomoy. ^[8] She has also worked with Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD). ^{[9] [10]}

Monty signed a letter in September 2023 condemning an open letter by 171 global leaders calling for halting legal proceedings against Muhmmad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank. ^[11]

Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus imposed a travel ban on her, her husband, and their three daughters. ^[12] Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit investigated their bank accounts. ^[13] Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib of Dhaka Metropolitan imposed a travel ban on her and her family following a petition of the Anti-Corruption Commission. ^[14]

Personal life

Monty is married to Nayeemul Islam Khan, press secretary to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ^{[15] [16]}

References

1. "Court orders to freeze tax files of Nayeemul Islam, his wife". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
2. "The Brave Woman of the Times: Nasima Khan Monty". Print edition. Daily Jugantor. May 14, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
3. "Nasima Khan Monty: A New Lighthouse in Women Journalism". The Our Time. February 21, 2019. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
4. "Nasima Khan Monty: A Multi-Dimensional Personality". The Independent (Bangladesh). June 3, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
5. "NTV Online Awarded as Best Online Portal in Bangladesh". NTV. October 7, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
6. Monty, Interview. "'Journalists Need Cooperation'". Bangla Tribune. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
7. "Nasima Khan Monty: A New Lighthouse in Women Journalism". Amader Shomoy Dot Com. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
8. tareq (2020-12-01). "Nasima Khan Monty is now Editor of Daily Our Time". OurtimeBD. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
9. "Nasima Khan Monty in Women Journalism". Daily Manab Zamin. May 5, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
10. "Nasima Khan Monty: Journalism is Tough for Women". Jago News . Retrieved June 21, 2019.
11. "50 editors protest 171 global leaders' call to halt legal action against Dr Yunus". The Business Standard. 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
12. "Travel ban imposed on Nayeemul Islam Khan, family -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
13. "BFIU detects Tk 386cr deposits at accounts of journalist Nayeemul Islam Khan, family". www.newagebd.net. Archived from the original on 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
14. "Nayeemul Islam Khan, family members barred from leaving country". Risingbd.com . Retrieved 2025-03-08.
15. "Court orders to freeze tax files of Nayeemul Islam Khan, his wife". Prothomalo. 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
16. "Court orders to freeze tax files of Nayeemul Islam Khan, his wife". The Business Standard. 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2025-03-08.