Professor Shameem is a distinguished academic and media professional with a diverse background in mass communication, journalism, and media development. He completed his BA (Honours) and MA in Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka. He pursued further studies in Media Education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, and Anthropology of Media at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. His doctoral research on media communication and development at the University of London was complemented by various diplomas in global media policy and law, international development, and strategic communication from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, University of Oslo, and Kasersart University. Professor Shameem is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka, he holds a PhD in media communication and development from the University of London.