South Asia Center for Media in Development-SACMID

20/08/2026

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20/08/2026

19-08-2026 / In Chittagong, the Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Chittagong and The Daily Suprobhat Bangladesh have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration between journalism education and the media industry.

The partnership will create opportunities for practical learning, professional engagement, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and professional journalism.

The MoU was signed under the project “Journalism of the Future – Sustainable Quality Media Regain Trust,” implemented by South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) with the support of DW Akademie.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chittagong, as the Chief Guest; Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Amin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic); and Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration).

Also present were Rusho Mahmud, Editor of The Daily Suprobhat Bangladesh; Omar Faruque, Publisher of The Daily Suprobhat Bangladesh; Nazar E Zilani, Member of the SACMID Board of Trustees; Jimi Amir, Project Director and Coordinator, DW Akademie Asia and Europe; Shahab Uddin (Neepu), Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Chittagong; Professor Dr. Md. Enayet Ullah Patwari, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; and Hasan Mia, Acting Registrar of the University of Chittagong.

Representing SACMID were Syed Kamrul Hasan, Deputy Director, and Easin Ahmed (Jibu), Senior Program Officer.

The collaboration marks another step towards stronger university–media partnerships and more practice-oriented journalism education in Bangladesh.

The project is supported by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

17/08/2026

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06/08/2026

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31/07/2026

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28/07/2026

তারিখ: ২৮ জুলাই, ২০২৬

উত্তরবঙ্গে সাংবাদিকতা শিক্ষা ও পেশাদারি চর্চা জোরদারে রাবির সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগ ও দৈনিক সোনার দেশ-এর মধ্যে সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরিত

বাংলাদেশের উত্তরাঞ্চলে সাংবাদিকতা শিক্ষা ও পেশাদারি চর্চাকে শক্তিশালী ও গতিশীল করার লক্ষ্যে রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের (রাবি) গণযোগাযোগ ও সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগ এবং স্থানীয় জনপ্রিয় সংবাদপত্র ‘দৈনিক সোনার দেশ’ এর মধ্যে একটি সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরিত হয়েছে।
আজ মঙ্গলবার (২৮ জুলাই) দুপুর ১২ টার দিকে রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের গণযোগাযোগ ও সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগের ১২৩নং কক্ষে আয়োজিত এক অনুষ্ঠানে এই সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরিত হয়। অনুষ্ঠানে নিজ নিজ প্রতিষ্ঠানের পক্ষে এই চুক্তিপত্রে স্বাক্ষর করেন গণযোগাযোগ ও সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগের সভাপতি অধ্যাপক ড. মোজাম্মেল হোসেন বকুল (সাজ্জাদ বকুল) এবং দৈনিক সোনার দেশের সম্পাদক আকবারুল হাসান মিল্লাত।

জার্মানভিত্তিক গণমাধ্যম উন্নয়ন সংস্থা ডয়চে ভেলে একাডেমি (DW Akademie) এর উদ্যোগে এবং সাউথ এশিয়া সেন্টার ফর মিডিয়া ইন ডেভেলপমেন্ট (South Asia Center for Media in Development-SACMID) এর বাস্তবায়নে ‘To Strengthen Journalism Education and Practice in Northern Bangladesh’ শীর্ষক কার্যক্রমের অংশ হিসেবে এই চুক্তিটি সম্পাদিত হলো।এই সমঝোতা স্মারকের মূল উদ্দেশ্য হলো বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় পর্যায়ের সাংবাদিকতার শিক্ষার্থীদের ব্যবহারিক অভিজ্ঞতা অর্জনের পথ সুগম করা, বস্তুনিষ্ঠ সংবাদ চর্চার সুযোগ তৈরি করা এবং উত্তরাঞ্চলের গণমাধ্যমের মানোন্নয়নে যৌথ ভূমিকা রাখা।

সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরকালে অন্যদের মধ্যে উপস্থিত ছিলেন ডয়চে ভেলে একাডেমির প্রতিনিধি জিমি আমির, সাউথ এশিয়া সেন্টার ফর মিডিয়া ইন ডেভেলপমেন্ট-সাকমিড এর উপ পরিচালক সৈয়দ কামরুল হাসান, বিভাগের জ্যেষ্ঠ অধ্যাপক মশিহুর রহমান, অধ্যাপক এবিএম সাইফুল ইসলাম, সহযোগী অধ্যাপক কাজী মামুন হায়দার, সহযোগী অধ্যাপক দিল আফরোজা খাতুন, সহযোগী অধ্যাপক আমেনা খাতুন। এছাড়া বিভাগের বিভিন্ন বর্ষের শিক্ষার্থীরা ও উভয় প্রতিষ্ঠানের সংশ্লিষ্ট প্রতিনিধিরা উপস্থিত ছিলেন। অনুষ্ঠানটি সঞ্চালনা করেন সাকমিডের পক্ষে ইয়াসিন আহমেদ (জীবু)।

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গণযোগাযোগ ও সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগ
রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

ছবিঃ শাম্মি আখতার যূথী -Fellow, DWA-SACMID-RU

Date: 28 July 2026

Memorandum of Understanding signed between Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Rajshahi University and Dainik Sonar Desh to Strengthen Journalism Education and Professional Practice in Northern Bangladesh

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) at the University of Rajshahi (RU) and the leading local newspaper of Rajshahi - Dainik Sonar Desh to strengthen journalism education and professional practice in northern Bangladesh.

The MoU signing ceremony was held today, Tuesday (28 July), at around 12:00 PM in Room 123 of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University premise. The agreement was signed on behalf of their respective institutions by Professor Dr. Mozammel Hossain Bokul (Sazzad Bokul), Chair of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, and Akbarul Hasan Millat, Editor of Dainik Sonar Desh.

The agreement was signed as part of the initiative titled "To Strengthen Journalism Education and Practice in Northern Bangladesh," implemented by the South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) with support from DW Akademie, Germany's international media development organization.
The primary objective of the MoU is to create greater opportunities for university-level journalism students to gain practical experience, promote objective and ethical journalism, and foster collaboration to enhance the quality of media in the northern region of Bangladesh.

Among those present at the signing ceremony were Jimi Amir, Representative of DW Akademie in Bangladesh; Syed Kamrul Hasan, Deputy Director of the South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID); Professor Mashihur Rahman; Professor ABM Saiful Islam; Associate Professor Kazi Mamun Haider; Associate Professor Dil Afroza Khatun; and Associate Professor Amena Khatun from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. Students from different academic years of the department, along with representatives of both institutions, also attended the event. The ceremony was moderated by Easin Ahmed (Jibu) on behalf of SACMID.

Courtesy of:
Press Release by:
Pranta Kumar Das
Member, PR and Event Management Team
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
University of Rajshahi

Photo:
Shammi Aktar Juthi
Fellow, DWA-SACMID

11/07/2026

Dhaka, 11 July 2026: Training on Independent Journalism Concludes Under the ‘Journalism of the Future’ Programme
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South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) successfully concluded its four-day training on "Independent Journalism" on Saturday at a Hotel in Dhaka. The training brought together young journalists and journalism students from across Bangladesh to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in ethical, independent, and public-interest journalism.
The training was organized under the project "Journalism of the Future – Sustainable Quality Media Regain Trust," implemented by DW Akademie in collaboration with SACMID and supported by German Cooperation.
A total of 30 fellows participated in the training, including 15 young working journalists and 15 journalism students from public universities. Representing Khulna, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Cumilla, and Barishal, the fellows engaged in interactive learning sessions, practical exercises, and collaborative discussions throughout the four-day program.
The training was facilitated by Nasir Tamzid and Zulker Naeen, who guided participants through key topics including the principles of independent journalism, media ethics, editorial independence, and public-interest reporting. Through case studies, group activities, and hands-on exercises, participants enhanced their ability to produce accurate, ethical, and impactful journalism while navigating today's rapidly changing media environment.
The closing ceremony was attended by veteran journalist and special correspondence of Ekattor TV Shahnaz Sharmin, along with Mainul Islam Khan and Jimi Amir from DW Akademie, and Syed Kamrul Hasan, with other officials from SACMID.
The program concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, recognizing the successful completion of the training by all participating fellows.

08/07/2026

Dhaka, 08 July 2026: Independent Journalism Training Kicks Off Under the SACMID and DW Akademie Fellowship Program

South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) inaugurated a four-day training on "Independent Journalism" on Wednesday at Hotel Bengal Blueberry, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, bringing together young journalists and journalism students from across Bangladesh to strengthen their capacity in ethical, independent, and public-interest journalism.
The training is being conducted under the project "Journalism of the Future – Sustainable Quality Media Regain Trust," implemented by DW Akademie in collaboration with SACMID and supported by German Cooperation.
A total of 30 fellows is participating in the training, including 15 young working journalists and 15 journalism students from public universities. The participants represent Khulna, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Cumilla, and Barishal, creating a platform for learning, collaboration, and the exchange of diverse professional experiences.
The training is being facilitated by Nasir Tamzid and Zulker Naeen, who will guide participants through sessions on the principles of independent journalism, media ethics, editorial independence, and public-interest reporting. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, fellows will strengthen their skills in producing accurate, ethical, and impactful journalism while adapting to the rapidly evolving media landscape.
Also present at the opening ceremony were Mainul Islam Khan and Jimi Amir from DW Akademie, along with Syed Kamrul Hasan and other officials from SACMID.
The four-day training is part of SACMID's ongoing efforts to empower the next generation of journalists with the knowledge, skills, and professional values needed to uphold editorial independence and contribute to a more resilient, trustworthy, and sustainable media ecosystem in Bangladesh.

29/06/2026

29-06-2026, Dhaka

A Validation Workshop on Youth-Led Media Scorecard for Gender Representation in Bangladeshi media held at NIMC

A validation workshop on a youth-led media scorecard aimed at assessing gender representation in Bangladeshi media was held at the National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC) in Dhaka on Sunday. The workshop, titled “Shomotay Tarunno: Validation Workshop on Contextualized Youth-Led Media Scorecard, User Guidelines, and ToT Module”, was facilitated by the South Asian Center for Media in Development (SACMID) and organized by JAAGO Foundation Trust in collaboration with Plan International Bangladesh and NIMC, with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Experienced media professionals, civil society representatives and academics participated in the event to review and validate three key outputs of an ongoing research initiative examining media-reinforced gender stereotypes in Bangladesh. These included a Youth-Led Media Scorecard for Gender Representation, a Training of Trainers (ToT) module for youth-led media monitoring, and user guidelines for youth coders and divisional coordinators.

Presenting the initiative, SACMID Lead Researcher Nazia Afrin said the study explores how news content, advertising and digital media platforms in Bangladesh reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes affecting women, men and transgender communities. She said the scorecard was developed through a series of consultations and is intended to serve as an accountability tool enabling young monitors across the country’s eight divisions to assess gender representation in mainstream and regional media.

Attending as the Chief Guest of the program Muhammad Hiruzzaman ndc, Director General (additional secretary) of NIMC, underscored the importance of media ethics in shaping public opinion and said structured accountability mechanisms could help address gaps in journalism practice.

During the workshop, participants provided recommendations on improving the scorecard and related tools. Suggestions included refining questionnaire design, expanding gender-related indicators to better capture the experiences of people with disabilities, incorporating a wider range of news examples beyond violence-focused reporting, and conducting a pilot test before nationwide implementation.

In her speech as the special guest of the program veteran Journalist and the special correspondent Ekattor TV Shahnaj Sharmeen appreciated such an initiative to address the gender equality in both content and at institutional level of media houses of the country.

The workshop concluded with a summary of recommendations and a roadmap for the next phase of the project. Closing remarks were delivered by Parveen Sultana Rabbi, Director of Training & Engineering at NIMC.

27/05/2026

Dear Partners and Well-Wishers,

Warm greetings from SACMID.

On the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones. May this blessed occasion bring peace, prosperity, good health, and renewed hope to all.

We sincerely appreciate your continued trust, collaboration, and support in our shared efforts toward media development and social progress. We look forward to strengthening our partnership in the days ahead.