Journalism to Safeguard Democracy
| Project Status: | Grant Agreement |
| Funding Partner: | The Asia Foundation |
| Location: | Dhaka |
| Project Duration: | 16 April 2025 to 15 March 2026 |
| Project Cost: | BDT 1,01,02,828.00
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PROJECT PERSONNEL
| Team Leader: | Hasibur Rahman, Executive Director, MRDI |
| Project Coordinator: | Atiqur Rahman, MRDI |
| Finance Coordinator: | Sk. Shaniaz Ahmed, Deputy Manager, Accounts, MRDI |
OBJECTIVES
To strengthen national news outlets as trusted platforms of information by developing their capacity thus contribute to safeguard democratic values in Bangladesh.
To push for immediately implementable recommendations from MRC report.
To introduce the concept of news media self-regulation for professional oversight, accountability. and addressing grievances.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Training Content Development
Bootcamp and mentorship on public interest reporting
Fellowship on political reporting for journalists
Handbook on political reporting
Advocacy for News Media Reform
Desk review on international principles and the realities of news media regulation in Bangladesh
Inclusive stakeholder consultations
Multi-stakeholder policy dialogue and launch of the platform
Report publication and distribution
