Journalism to Safeguard Democracy
| Project Status: | Grant Agreement |
| Funding Partner: | The Asia Foundation |
| Location: | Dhaka |
| Project Duration: | 16 April 2025 to 15 February 2026 |
| Project Cost: | BDT 60,40,252.00
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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.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Training Content Development
Bootcamp and mentorship on public interest reporting
Fellowship on political reporting for journalists
Handbook on political reporting
