Enhancing Professional Journalism and Access to Information in Bangladesh
| Project Status: | Grant Agreement |
| Funding Partner: | Open Society Foundations |
| Location: | Dhaka |
| Project Duration: | 36 months (01 September 2025– 31 August 2028) |
| Project Cost: |
BDT 3,67,75,566.00
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PROJECT PERSONNEL
| Team Leader: | Hasibur Rahman, Executive Director, MRDI |
| Project Coordinator: | Tithy Mondal, MRDI |
OBJECTIVES
To strengthen capacity of journalists and newsrooms, empower citizens with access to information, advance gender-sensitive journalism and enhance MRDI’s institutional effectiveness for promotion of a resilient and inclusive news media ecosystem in Bangladesh
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Political economy analysis on freedom of news media in Bangladesh Fact-check help desk at MRDI Training for district correspondents on follow-the money on campaign financing Training on digital safety with focus on elections coverage Political economic analysis: Monthly reports based on news media coverage IJ fellowship on labor rights Fellowship on Data Journalism Training on Fact-Checking for Youths Divisional advocacy meetings with CSOs on RTI National Consultation in Dhaka among CSOs and RTI Forum RTI Bootcamp for Marginalized Youth and Community Mobilisation Campaigns Capacity building for journalism teachers on gender Training and mentorship on gender issues for women reporters Support MRDI in developing its five-years strategic plan (2026-2030) Field visit by MEAL focal Reflection workshops
