A BBC journalist is set to leave the broadcaster after almost 36 years of service. The producer has experienced a longstanding career in journalism and broadcasting, working on multiple shows such as 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money, Radio 4’s Today, World Business Report, and Business Matters on the BBC World Service. They have also been a producer on Radio 4’s Sunday Programme and a Bi-Media Asian Affairs Correspondent for North West Tonight. On top of this, they also spent 22 years as an Asian Affairs Specialist Reporter.
According to Radio Today, they are confirmed to leave the BBC officially on March 28. The publication also said colleagues and peers were grateful for their work over the years.
Rahila Bano has covered significant stories during her tenure, including political interviews and investigative reports. What's more, she also produced and presented a documentary on personal grief, "How I Chose to Remember My Mum After Her Death."
Beyond her production work and reporting duties, Bano has contributed significantly to growing inclusivity within the BBC. She co-founded and co-chaired BBC Salaam which is a support network for Muslim staff and allies.
In similar news, Sakshi Venkatraman celebrated her last day at the NBC as she prepares to take on a new role at the BBC. Taking to X, the journalist wrote: "It's officially my last day @NBCNews, and before I move on to the hallowed @BBC halls next week, I wanted to share a highlight reel of my favorite stories from the last nearly five years."
Sakshi then posted links to some of her favourite stories during her time at NBC. Sakshi's new role will be as a Live Reporter with BBC News and will be covering major stories about North America.