Jasim Haroon on Muck Rack

Jasim Haroon

(He/Him)
Dhaka Division
Covers:  Bank, insurance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, corporate, capital market, Health, climate change, environmental economics,agriculture, corporate,
Doesn't Cover: Sports and cultural affairs

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

The Bangladesh Observer now defunct

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, during pre journalistic period

How is social media changing news?

Spot or daily events are losing out fast.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Tintin

What does it mean to be a journalist?

A round the Clock aware man

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Not seen

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

People interest

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

MS word, MS Excel

What's your favorite social network?

YouTube

Who do you wish followed you?

All

Why did you become a journalist?

To know more

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Not applicable in Bangldesh

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Business stories and climate change

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Reading news articles from globally reputed newspapers

When's the best time to pitch you?

Early morning when walking on park

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Best yet come

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

None

What's your favorite drink?

Russian vodka

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Taking rest and walking on the park

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The financial Times or FT

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Inflated economic data

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