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IJ Helpdesk
Investigative journalism, uncovering irregularities or revealing abuse of power or exposing corruption, requires journalists to be rigorous in their groundwork. Headed by a renowned and award-winning investigative journalist, MRDI’s helpdesk provides insight, advice and tools to conduct investigations. Journalists can drop in any time. The helpdesk also provides financial assistance to journalists, with approval from their media outlet. Application Form..
Md. Badruddoza Babu
Head of IJ Helpdesk
ijhelpdesk@mrdibd.org
01713225475
RTI Helpdesk
MRDI’s helpdesk for filing Right to Information application provides all kinds of assistance. Beginning with providing the forms, filling them up to identifying relevant agencies and explaining the different provisions of the law, RTI helpdesk is ready to help people at every step of the way. The helpdesk also operates a hot line to suppose individuals, organisations and government agencies – both information seekers and information providers – in its bid to ensure open flow of information. RTI Resources..
Sumona Hembrom, Senior RTI Helpdesk Officer
rti@mrdibd.org
01727549686
Sunday to Thursday (9am to 5pm)
Mental Health Support Desk
Journalists often work under intense pressure, facing long hours, traumatic experiences, and tight deadlines— conditions that can take a serious toll on their mental well-being. Whether you’re dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, or just need someone to talk to, MRDI’s Mental Health Support Desk is here to listen, guide and offer a safe and confidential space. Operated by trained professionals and guided by compassion, the desk also connects journalists with mental health counselling services.
When it gets tough, you’re not alone—MRDI cares.
01313537575
Sunday to Thursday (9am to 5pm)
MRDI Fact-Check Helpdesk
The MRDI Fact-Check Helpdesk provides real-time verification support to newsrooms in Bangladesh to counter misinformation, rumors, and disinformation. It support journalists and news media in verifying claims, statements, viral content, statistics, images, and videos using open-source investigation tools and credible sources. The Helpdesk is ready to strengthen newsroom capacity to detect and respond to misleading information as well as offer on-demand knowledge-sharing sessions on advanced verification techniques and misinformation trends to support quality and responsible journalism.
Ashif Islam, Communications Coordinator
factcheck@mrdibd.org
01312786215