Hi, I'm Abu Syed, a senior Cameraman and video journalist with over 22 years in broadcast journalism and video production. I excel in camera operation, lighting design, sound recording, and editing, and I have hands-on experience covering VVIP events and high-profile assignments. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of videographers and journalists in Bangladesh and helping raise media education standards. In my roles at Deepto TV and across major networks, I’ve blended technical excellence with creative storytelling, collaborating with editors and directors to deliver compelling visual narratives under tight deadlines. I’m committed to continuing growth in the field and to sharing knowledge so others can tell powerful stories with integrity.

Abu Syed

Hi, I'm Abu Syed, a senior Cameraman and video journalist with over 22 years in broadcast journalism and video production. I excel in camera operation, lighting design, sound recording, and editing, and I have hands-on experience covering VVIP events and high-profile assignments. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of videographers and journalists in Bangladesh and helping raise media education standards. In my roles at Deepto TV and across major networks, I’ve blended technical excellence with creative storytelling, collaborating with editors and directors to deliver compelling visual narratives under tight deadlines. I’m committed to continuing growth in the field and to sharing knowledge so others can tell powerful stories with integrity.

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July 15, 2026

Hi, I’m Abu Syed, a senior Cameraman and video journalist with over 22 years in broadcast journalism and video production. I excel in camera operation, lighting design, sound recording, and editing, and I have hands-on experience covering VVIP events and high-profile assignments. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of videographers and journalists in Bangladesh and helping raise media education standards.

In my roles at Deepto TV and across major networks, I’ve blended technical excellence with creative storytelling, collaborating with editors and directors to deliver compelling visual narratives under tight deadlines. I’m committed to continuing growth in the field and to sharing knowledge so others can tell powerful stories with integrity.

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Language

Bengali
Fluent
English
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Cameraman (News and Program) at Deepto Tv
July 1, 2015 - Present
Coordinated media coverage for national and international events, produced and edited content for news stories, documentaries, talk shows, and live programs; directed live broadcasts and mentored junior cameramen.
Senior Photojournalist at The Weekly Desher Khobor
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Collaborated with editorial teams, captured compelling photo narratives, edited and processed images, mentored junior photographers, covered breaking events and built exclusive sources.
Senior Cameraman (News and Program) at Diganta Television
October 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Live reporting, cinematography, and news production including PKG, VO, VOSOT; location scouting; maintaining camera equipment and mentoring juniors.
Cameraman at Diganta Television
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009
Managed HD camera operations for news and documentaries; shot interviews, live events; trained juniors; equipment maintenance.
Boom operator & Sound recordist at BBC World Service Trust
October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Location sound capture for broadcast documentaries; operated audio equipment; trained staff; troubleshooting on live broadcasts.
Cameraman at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - June 1, 2007
Freelance camera operator for Bangladeshi and international projects; set up and operate cameras; collaborate with directors; post-production support.

Education

Masters of Philosophy at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Second Class Investigative Journalism at Jagannath University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017
Videography Training at Diganta Television
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Masters of Philosophy at Philosophy Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Second Class Investigative Journalism at Philosophy Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Television Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Basic Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Training For Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Masters of Philosophy at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Second Class Investigative Journalism at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Basic Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017
Videography Training at Diganta Television
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007

Qualifications

Development Journalism Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Investigative Journalism Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Television Broadcasting Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Development Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Television Broadcasting Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
News Production Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Studio Operations Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Investigative Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017
Videography Training
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Basic Journalism Training (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Development Journalism Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Investigative Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Telecommunications, Government