Safer Digital Spaces

13/05/2026

📰 Featured in The Business Standard | 12 May 2026 Edition

We are pleased to share that the “Digital Defenders Youth Leadership Summit” organized by Subarna Bhumi Foundation has been featured in The Business Standard.

The summit brought together 25 young leaders from diverse communities across Bangladesh to strengthen youth-led efforts against misinformation, disinformation, and online hate while promoting safer and more inclusive digital spaces.

This recognition reflects the collective dedication of all participants, partners, organizers, and supporters who continue working toward responsible digital citizenship and digital wellbeing.

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Together, we continue building safer digital spaces through awareness, collaboration, and youth leadership. 🌍💻

The participants were recent graduates of the “Empowered Youth: Safer Digital Spaces” training programme supported by Accountability Lab.

12/05/2026

✨ Successful Completion of the “Digital Defenders Youth Leadership Summit” ✨
📍 Munshiganj, Bangladesh | 09 May, 2026

Subarna Bhumi Foundation successfully organized the “Digital Defenders Youth Leadership Summit” at Subarna Bhumi Resort, Munshiganj, bringing together 25 trained youth leaders from diverse communities across Bangladesh.

The summit was designed to strengthen the growing network of young digital defenders who previously participated in the “Empowered Youth: Safer Digital Spaces” workshops focused on combating misinformation, disinformation, and online hate.

💡 Throughout the day-long summit, participants came together to:

▪ Reflect on lessons learned from the training workshops
▪ Share experiences from digital awareness initiatives implemented in their communities
▪ Discuss current online challenges and emerging digital threats
▪ Exchange strategies for promoting safer and more inclusive digital spaces
▪ Showcase counter-videos and awareness content developed after the training program

One of the key highlights of the summit was the presentation of participant-created counter-narrative videos and awareness campaigns, demonstrating the commitment of youth leaders to counter harmful online narratives and promote responsible digital citizenship.

🤝 The summit was honored by the presence of distinguished guests and partners who shared valuable insights on digital safety, youth leadership, and community engagement:

▪ A key highlight of the event was the active participation of Mr. AKM Akteruzzaman, Additional DIG, Special Branch, Bangladesh Police, who attended as Guest of Honor. In his inspiring remarks, Mr. Akteruzzaman encouraged the youth to translate their knowledge-based learning into meaningful community-level action. He emphasized the vital role of young people in becoming future leaders in the fight against online misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, while supporting national efforts to create a safer digital environment.

▪ Monzurul Alam, Country Programme Officer, Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), South Asia — highlighted the importance of long-term collaboration and youth engagement in building safer and more inclusive digital spaces.

▪ Mohammad Zahed Hasan, Director, Subarna Bhumi Foundation — emphasized empowering young people with the leadership and knowledge needed to respond effectively to growing digital challenges.

🌍 The summit concluded with renewed motivation among participants to continue their advocacy, awareness campaigns, and community engagement efforts toward a safer and more inclusive digital future.

📌 Key Takeaways:
✔ Youth leadership plays a critical role in combating online hate and misinformation
✔ Digital awareness must continue beyond training spaces
✔ Collaboration and dialogue strengthen safer digital communities
✔ Counter-narratives can challenge harmful online content effectively
✔ Community engagement is essential for long-term digital safety

🔔 Call to Action:
Pause. Verify. Reflect before you share.
Every action online shapes the digital environment around us — and together, young leaders can create safer and more inclusive digital spaces for everyone.

10/05/2026

মায়ের ভালোবাসা একটি সাধারণ বাড়িকে আপন নীড়ে পরিণত করে। কিন্তু আজ আমাদের সেই "নীড়" ডিজিটাল দুনিয়া পর্যন্ত বিস্তৃত। 📱💙

​বাস্তব পৃথিবীতে মায়েরা যেমন আমাদের সুরক্ষিত রাখেন, তেমনি ভার্চুয়াল জগতেও আমাদের পরিবারকে নিরাপদ রাখতে আমাদের সবাইকে একসঙ্গে কাজ করতে হবে।

​এই মা দিবসে, সবার জন্য আরও নিরাপদ ও জবাবদিহিমূলক অনলাইন পরিবেশ গড়ে তোলার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়ে মায়ের সেই সুরক্ষাদায়ী ভালোবাসার প্রতি সম্মান জানাই। ​মা দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা! ✨

A mother’s love turns a house into a home. But today, our "homes" extend to the digital world. 📱💙

​ Just as mothers protect us in physical spaces, we must work together to protect our families in virtual ones.

​ This Mother’s Day, let's honor that protective warmth by committing to build safer, more accountable online spaces for everyone. ​Happy Mother's Day! ✨

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04/05/2026

✨ Think Before You Trust ✨

In a world full of information, staying aware is the first step to staying safe. A small pause can protect your privacy and prevent bigger risks.

🚫 Not everything online is reliable
⚠️ Misleading content can look real
🔗 Unknown links can risk your privacy
📉 Small actions can lead to big consequences

🔒 Stay alert. Stay informed.
💡 Pause. Verify. Then trust.

Together, we can create safer digital spaces for everyone. 🌐

24/04/2026

🔐Saty Safe. Stay smart. Stay secure.

Public Wi-Fi isn’t always safe, shared devices can expose your data, and not every website protects your privacy. Take a few simple steps today to keep your digital life secure:

✔️ Avoid public Wi-Fi
✔️ Always log out from shared devices
✔️ Use secure (HTTPS) websites
✔️ Back up your data regularly

Your safety online starts with you. 🌐✨

17/04/2026

✨ Breaking Stereotypes, Building Respect ✨

It’s time to challenge harmful narratives and create a more inclusive society. Every voice matters, and every action counts.

🚫 Break harmful stereotypes
🤝 Choose understanding
❤️ Promote respect & inclusion
📣 Listen to diverse voices

Together, we can build a world rooted in empathy, dignity, and equality. 🌱

14/04/2026

শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩৩! 🌿

​ #পহেলাবৈশাখ
#বাংলানববর্ষ

নতুন বছর মানেই নতুন সম্ভাবনা, নতুন স্বপ্ন আর একসাথে এগিয়ে যাওয়ার দৃঢ় অঙ্গীকার। ১৪৩৩ বঙ্গাব্দের এই শুভলগ্নে দৃঢ় হোক আমাদের সম্প্রীতি ও ভালোবাসার বন্ধন।
​সুবর্ণ ভূমি ফাউন্ডেশন পরিবারের পক্ষ থেকে পাহাড় সমতলের সবাইকে জানাই পহেলা বৈশাখের প্রাণঢালা শুভেচ্ছা।
শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩৩! 🌸🌼🎉
​ #শুভনববর্ষ১৪৩৩ #পহেলাবৈশাখ #বাংলা_নববর্ষ

08/04/2026

🎣 Stay Safe from Phishing Websites

Fake websites are designed to trick people into sharing personal information, passwords, and login details. A single click on a fraudulent link can lead to hacked Facebook or Instagram accounts and put your digital safety at risk. It’s time to stay alert and protect yourself. ✨

📢 Our message is simple:

• Never share personal information on suspicious websites. 🔐
• Always check the website link before logging in. 🌐
• Fake websites can lead to hacked social media accounts. ⚠️
• Awareness is the first step toward online safety. 💻

A safer digital space begins with awareness, caution, and responsible online behavior. Let’s protect ourselves and help others stay informed about phishing scams and online fraud.

🤔 Stay Alert. Stay Informed.

03/04/2026

Meet Raka Rattri Daru!

Raka Rattri Daru participated in the 3-day workshop titled “Empowered Youth: Safer Digital Spaces,” organized by the Subarna Bhumi Foundation. Through this workshop, she learned how to use social media safely and responsibly. The sessions were especially focused on commonly used online communication platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger and taught participants how to protect themselves from potential online risks and dangers.

During the workshop, Raka learned about fact-checking, which means verifying the authenticity and accuracy of information before sharing it online. She also learned about different types of false information, including misinformation, which is false information shared without knowing it is incorrect; disinformation, which is intentionally spread with harmful motives and sarcasm or misleading mock content, where false information is shared in a way that ridicules or misleads others. In addition, she learned how to create counter content using correct and factual information to challenge false narratives about individuals, communities, indigenous people, or the country.

The workshop also helped her understand different forms of online fraud and scams. She learned how people can become victims of mobile financial scams such as bKash fraud and phishing websites, where sharing personal information or passwords may lead to hacked Facebook or Instagram accounts. One of the most important lessons for her was learning that a hacked Facebook account can be recovered using a National ID (NID), provided that the name on the Facebook account matches the name on the NID. This highlighted the importance of using real and accurate personal information while creating online accounts.

Raka is committed to sharing the knowledge she gained from the workshop with others. She has already started discussing these important topics with her parents, siblings, and friends so that they can also stay aware and protected in digital spaces. She hopes that everyone will become more informed about online safety and help spread awareness within their own communities.

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25/03/2026

✊ Standing Strong Against Online Abuse

Online harassment is not “just a comment", it’s a violation of dignity and safety. It’s time to speak up, take action, and support each other in building safer digital spaces.

🔍 Why this matters:

•Online abuse can harm mental well-being and confidence
•Silence allows harassment to continue
•Everyone deserves a safe and respectful online space

🌱 What we can do:

🚫 Do not ignore or normalize abusive behavior
🤝 Support victims and stand beside them
📢 Report and take legal action against harassment
📱 Reach out to proper support services

📞 Get help:

• Facebook: Police Cyber Support for Women - PCSW
• Email: [email protected]
• Hotline: 01320000888
• Emergency: 999
• Helpline: 109 (Violence Against Women and Children)

✨ Speak Up. Take Action. Stay Safe.
Create Safer Digital Spaces

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25/03/2026

🤔 Think Before You Trust

In a fast-moving digital world, misinformation spreads quicker than facts and a single mistake can have serious consequences.

🔹 Not everything online is reliable
🔹 Misleading content can look very real
🔹 Unknown links can put your privacy at risk
🔹 Small actions can lead to big consequences

🔒 Stay alert. Stay informed.
💡 Pause. Verify. Then trust.

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