Who is Tuhin Sarwar

Tuhin Sarwar is a Bangladeshi investigative journalist, editor, author, and researcher based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He currently serves as editor at Article Insight and works as an investigative journalist with an OSINT specialization.

With more than 10 years of experience in investigative journalism and over 5 years of editorial experience at Article Insight, his documented professional work focuses primarily on human rights, climate change, the Rohingya crisis, and investigative journalism.

His work combines field reporting, investigative research, editorial development, analytical writing, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).

Professional Experience

Tuhin Sarwar has more than a decade of experience in investigative journalism, including field-based reporting, investigative research, evidence assessment, and analytical work.

At Article Insight, he has worked in an editorial capacity for more than five years. His responsibilities include editorial development, content strategy, manuscript development, press liaison, publication planning, and supporting local creators in presenting their work to wider audiences.

His earlier professional and research experience also includes investigative research, social research, and media strategy.

Investigative Focus

His principal areas of professional work are

  • Human rights
  • Climate change
  • Rohingya crisis
  • Investigative journalism

These areas form the core of his documented journalistic and research output.

Investigative Methodology

Tuhin Sarwar’s investigative practice combines field verification and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).

The primary method involves field verification and the use of OSINT satellite data, where satellite imagery and other publicly available geographic information can contribute relevant evidence to an investigation.

Depending on the subject, his work may also involve documentary research, publicly available digital information, geolocation, image and video analysis, cross-checking, and contextual assessment.

OSINT is used as an investigative method alongside reporting and verification, with attention to the provenance, context, and limitations of available information.

Selected Investigative and Analytical Work

The Hidden Side of Cox’s Bazar’s Tourism Industry: The Exploitation of Rohingya Teenage Girls

This investigation examines the exploitation and vulnerability of Rohingya teenage girls in Cox’s Bazar.

Cox’s Bazar: Rohingya Girls at the Crossroads of Trafficking and Exploitation

An investigation examining trafficking and exploitation risks affecting Rohingya girls in and around the refugee-hosting region.

Libya’s Stolen Bangladeshi Girls

An investigative work examining the experiences and vulnerabilities of Bangladeshi women and girls in Libya.

Libya’s Bangladeshi Women Enslaved

An investigation concerning the exploitation and conditions experienced by Bangladeshi women in Libya.

The Algorithmic Landlords: Inside Bangladesh’s Digital Sharecropping System

An analytical investigation of algorithmic management, platform work, and technological rent in Bangladesh’s digital economy.

LinkedIn Bangladesh: The Digital Labor Frontier of South Asia

An analytical work examining LinkedIn, digital labor, and the changing structure of professional and platform-based work in Bangladesh and South Asia.

Research Publications

Tuhin Sarwar’s research record includes publications deposited in Zenodo, which have persistent DOI records.

Digital Landlords and Algorithmic Tenants: A Comparative Analysis of Technological Rent and Algorithmic Management in Bangladesh’s Ride-Hailing Sector—https://zenodo.org/Sector-https://zenodo.org/records/19210778

Type: Journal article
Year: 2026
Repository: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo. 19210778
Research record: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19210778

Exposing Adult Romantic AI Companions: Socio-Technical, Privacy, and Ethical Perils in South Asia

Type: Research report
Year: 2026
Repository: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19646358
Research record: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19646358

Left-Wing Ideas in a Neoliberal World: Balancing Equality, Labor Rights, and Social Justice

Type: Journal article / research resource
Year: 2025
Repository: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo. 19476888
Research record: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19476888

Academic Background

Tuhin Sarwar’s academic background is associated with Jahangirnagar University, with study and research interests connected to journalism, media studies, mass communication, investigative research, and social research.

His public academic records identify an association with Jahangirnagar University’s Journalism and Media Studies and connect his academic profile with journalism and research.

Academic and Research Profiles

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1651-5193

Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jd1T7f4AAAAJ&hl=en

Academia.edu
https://juniv.academia.edu/TuhinSarwar

Professional Profiles

Public professional records associated with Tuhin Sarwar include:

These profiles provide additional records of his professional, journalistic, research, and publishing activities.

Editorial and Accountability Framework

Tuhin Sarwar’s editorial and investigative work is guided by six practical principles:

Accuracy—distinguish established information from claims, interpretations, and analyses.

Field Verification—examine relevant circumstances directly where field reporting is appropriate.

Responsible OSINT—assess publicly available digital and satellite information for provenance, context, relevance, and limitations.

Fair Representation—present people and communities with appropriate context and without unnecessary distortion.

Transparency—explain relevant methods and limitations when they materially affect an investigation.

Corrections and Accountability—acknowledge and correct material errors when identified.

Professional Objective

Tuhin Sarwar’s professional objective is to produce investigative journalism and research that document matters of public interest, examine evidence behind important claims, and provide sustained attention to issues affecting people and communities.

His editorial work also aims to create opportunities for local creators to develop and publish substantive narratives for wider audiences.

Public Records and Publishing Presence

Official Website

Tuhin Sarwar | Editor and OSINT Investigative Journalist

Research and Academic

Professional and Publishing

Contact

Email: info@tuhinsarwar.com

Official website: https://tuhinsarwar.com/

Profile Reference

Name: Tuhin Sarwar
Current role: Editor, Article Insight; Investigative Journalist (OSINT specialization)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Primary professional areas: human rights, climate change, Rohingya crisis, investigative journalism
ORCID: 0009-0005-1651-5193
Official source: tuhin­sarwar.com