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Salahuddin Sumon
সালাহউদ্দিন সুমন
Sumon in front of Everest Base Camp in Tibet 2025
Born
Bogra, Bangladesh
Alma materUniversity of Rajshahi
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • YouTuber
  • Influencer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2011–present
Known forYouTubing
YouTube information
Channel
Genres
  • Travel
  • Digital Storytelling
Subscribers2.96 million
Views616 million
Last updated: 17 December 2025

Salahuddin Sumon (Bengali: সালাহউদ্দিন সুমন) 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

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Sumon was born in Bogra District in Bangladesh. He studied Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Rajshahi, where he completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. During his university years, he became involved in journalism and began reporting for national newspapers.[4]

Career

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He started his professional career as a university correspondent for The Daily Bhorer Kagoj. Later he worked as a divisional correspondent for Desh TV, covering news from the Rajshahi division. In 2011, he joined Somoy Television.[citation needed]

In 2021, Sumon left television journalism and began working full-time as a digital content creator. He launched travel documentaries on YouTube and Facebook under his own name. His content combines journalistic research with travel storytelling and focuses on cultural heritage and social narratives.[5]

Published book

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  • Bhagirothi Theke Burigonga, 2022 [6]

Awards and achievements

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  • Best Travel Vlogger by The Bangladesh Monitor [7]
  • Best Travel Vlogger of the Year 2025 [by whom?] [8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Halder, Deep (October 21, 2023). "Bangladeshi Muslim YouTuber solved oldest Durga Puja riddle. He's a star with 1.63m subscribers". ThePrint.
  2. ^ "Salahuddin Sumon's Rise to Global Travelogue Writer's Status | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh". The Asian Age.
  3. ^ Bhowal, Tiasa (March 30, 2023). "What was Bangladesh's most famous YouTuber Salahuddin Sumon doing in India?". India Today.
  4. ^ সুমনের ইতিহাস অনুসন্ধানী দৃষ্টি. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).
  5. ^ "Journey to Lhasa via the world's highest railway". The Financial Express. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  6. ^ "ভাগীরথী থেকে বুড়িগঙ্গা - সালাহউদ্দীন সুমন". www.rokomari.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  7. ^ Monitor, The Bangladesh. "Salahuddin Sumon bags Best Travel Vlog award". www.bangladeshmonitor.com.bd.
  8. ^ "Salahuddin Sumon bags 2025 best travel vlogger award". Dhaka Tribune.