Syed Atik: Mohammad Abdul Matin, a journalist with more than three decades of experience spanning journalism, education and community service, has taken charge as the Australia Country Editor of Daily Kalbela.

Alongside his new editorial responsibility, Matin serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reliable College of Nursing (RCN), an Australian-registered education institution.

Matin began his journalism career with The Daily Star, one of Bangladesh’s leading English-language newspapers. Over the course of his career, he has worked with various national and international media organisations and covered major state institutions and political affairs, including the Bangladesh Secretariat, Jatiya Sangsad, Prime Minister’s Office and Bangabhaban.

His involvement in journalism and the media has continued in Australia. He is the editor of Australia-based Bangla online news outlet Bidesh-Bangla and president of the Australia Bangladesh Journalists Association (ABJA). He is also a member of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and the Local & Independent News Association (LINA). Earlier, he served as general secretary of the Sydney Press and Media Council.

Beyond journalism, Matin has extensive experience in education and professional services. He serves as a Justice of the Peace (JP) in New South Wales and as a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC). For years, he has been involved in matters concerning international students, education and training, and the wider Bangladeshi community in Australia.