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Global journalism summits inspire cross-border investigative projects

In the following article, the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) Sub-editor at MRDI, Ruhina Ferdous, explores how international exposure and the localised resources of GIJN Bangla are equipping a new generation of Bangladeshi reporters to tackle complex domestic issues with world-class precision. From uncovering money laundering to navigating election-year misinformation, these are the stories of […]

Breaking the silence around mental health of journalists in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, women journalists face many challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being, such as sexual abuse, social stigma and exposure to violence, disaster and tragedy. To address these issues, MRDI, in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, is capacitating a group of women journalists to act as para-counsellors, helping to promote gender equality […]

“Women must push for change”

Women are often excluded from journalism in Bangladesh and the few women who do gain a more influential position in the profession are often following existing patriarchal working patterns, resulting in little change for women journalists in Bangladesh. However, there are people who try to bring women’s voices, perspectives, and leadership into Bangladeshi journalism. One […]

Conference gathers national media around common challenges

National media from across the Bangladesh gathered to discuss common challenges in Dhaka at the beginning of October. The conference provided a unique platform for individuals from the journalism industry, academia, and students to engage in meaningful discussions and exchange ideas on journalism, communication and media with each other. The thematic focus of the two-day […]

Gender and news media in Bangladesh – the way forward

Why gender equality is relevant for news media, and how women journalists could be encouraged to stay on in the sector were critical aspects discussed at the Bangladesh Gender Equality seminar organised on 17 April 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

‘Right to information’ training leads to social change in Bangladesh

Four years ago a young woman from a low income neighbourhood in Dhaka, was invited to attend a training session that she was told would change her life. She went along with seven other women to learn about the Right to Information (RTI) Act and how they were entitled to submit questions and receive answers […]

Coastal journalism champion mentors future investigative journalists

For the past year, award-winning Bangladeshi journalist Rafiqul Islam Montu, who specialises in covering coastal communities, has been sharing his knowledge with the next generation of investigative journalists through a series of training programmes and mentoring. Working with the country’s Management and Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) in partnership with the Fojo Media Institute, Montu has […]

Change in control and attitude essential for Bangladesh media’s survival

A change in the relationship between government, corporations and the media is needed in Bangladesh if the country’s publishers and broadcasters are to stay in business and thrive. That was a recurring theme during an online seminar on Thursday 21 January involving senior editors, academics and media experts following the publication of the study “Leadership […]