Salahuddin Sumon
Salahuddin Sumon | |
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| সালাহউদ্দিন সুমন | |
 Sumon in front of Everest Base Camp in Tibet 2025 | |
| Born | 28 December 1984 Bogra, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | YouTubing |
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| Subscribers | 3.3 million |
| Views | 726 million |
| Last updated: 13 August 2026 | |
Abu Mohammad Salah uddin (better know as Salahuddin Sumon) (born 28 December 1984) is a Bangladeshi journalist and YouTube content creator known for his travel documentaries and digital storytelling.[1] His work focuses on culture, history, and social life in different countries.[2][3]
Early life and education
Sumon was born on 28 December 1984 in Bogra District. His father is Md. Sekendar Ali and his mother is Meherun Nesa. He studied Mass Communication and Journalism at University of Rajshahi, where he completed both his bachelor's and master's degrees. He became involved in journalism during his university years and began reporting for national newspapers.[4][5]
Career
He began his professional career as a university correspondent for Daily Bhorer Kagoj. Later he worked as a divisional correspondent for Desh TV, covering news from Rajshahi Division. In 2011, he joined Somoy Television, where he worked for more than a decade as a special correspondent. During this period, he covered major national and international events. He also worked as a freelance broadcast journalist for BBC News Bangla.[6][7]
In 2021, Sumon left television journalism and began working full-time as a digital content creator. He started publishing travel documentaries on YouTube and Facebook under his own name. His content combines journalistic research with travel stories, with a focus on cultural heritage and social issues. His travel videos have gained popularity among Bangla-speaking audiences in Bangladesh and abroad.[8][9]
Published book
- Bhagirothi Theke Burigonga, 2022 [10]
Awards and achievements
See also
References
- ↑ Halder, Deep (October 21, 2023). "Bangladeshi Muslim YouTuber solved oldest Durga Puja riddle. He's a star with 1.63m subscribers". ThePrint.
- ↑ "Salahuddin Sumon's Rise to Global Travelogue Writer's Status | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh". The Asian Age.
- ↑ Bhowal, Tiasa (March 30, 2023). "What was Bangladesh's most famous YouTuber Salahuddin Sumon doing in India?". India Today.
- ↑ সুমনের ইতিহাস অনুসন্ধানী দৃষ্টি. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Remarkable Journey of Salahuddin Sumon as a Travel Content Creator". The Daily Sun. July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "সালাহউদ্দিন সুমনের ক্যামেরার লেন্সে দুনিয়া দেখতে যেমন". Bangladesher Khabor (in Bengali). Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ জনকণ্ঠ, দৈনিক. "সাংবাদিকতা থেকে কনটেন্ট ক্রিয়েটর হওয়ার গল্প". দৈনিক জনকণ্ঠ || Daily Janakantha. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Journey to Lhasa via the world's highest railway". The Financial Express. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Salahuddin Sumon travel vlog | Bangladeshi travel vloggers YouTube | travel vlogging and storytelling techniques | impact of travel vlogs on local tourism | Bangladeshi passport travel challenges | Salahuddin Sumon and stories a map cannot tell | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "ভাগীরথী থেকে বুড়িগঙ্গা - সালাহউদ্দীন সুমন". www.rokomari.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ Monitor, The Bangladesh. "Salahuddin Sumon bags Best Travel Vlog award". www.bangladeshmonitor.com.bd.
- ↑ "Salahuddin Sumon bags 2025 best travel vlogger award". Dhaka Tribune.