Chattogram, 20 January 2024

To combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, a workshop titled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted at a hotel in Chattogram today (20 January, 2024). In collaboration with the US State Department, the CentreGovernance Studies (CGS),a research organization,facilitated the workshop. The workshop was attended by journalists and fact-checkers representing diverse national and local media houses based in Chattogram.

The opening remark was delivered by ZillurRahman, Executive Director, CGSand the workshop was led by QadaruddinShishir, Fact Check Editor, Agency France Presse’s (AFP).

In his opening speech, ZillurRahman highlighted a concerning incident saying“During the 12th parliamentary election, national television channels featured election observers from various countries, including the USA, Australia, UK, and Canada, giving positive statements about the election. However, it was later revealed that these individuals were tourists, and their respective embassies clarified that no observation team was sent by their governments. This dissemination of inaccurate information by the national mass media has raised questions about the professionalism of journalists”. He further mentioned, "There is a deficiency in professionalism among journalists. It is crucial to verify or fact-check information before dissemination. We are optimistic that this workshop will contribute to enhancing the professionalism of journalists and aid in effective fact-checking."

QadaruddinShishir guided the workshop participants through an array of procedures, techniques, and precautionary measures essential for effective fact-checking in the media. The session covered diverse topics such as election-centric misinformation, the attributes of religious misinformation, the current landscape of fact-checking, the susceptibility of elections to misinformation, Bangladesh's comparative standing against other nations, and strategies for combating misinformation, among other pertinent subjects.

This is the second phase of this project, which includes 7 training workshops in five major divisions of Bangladesh. In the initial phase, CGS organized seven dialogues involving journalists in various divisional locations across the country.The objective of these dialogues and workshops is to combat misinformation, disinformation, rumors, and fake news on a national scale.

Rajshahi, 16 January 2024

To combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, a workshop titled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted at a hotel in Rajshahi today (16 January, 2024). In collaboration with the US State Department, the CentreGovernance Studies (CGS),a research organization,facilitated the workshop. The workshop was attended by journalists and fact-checkers representing diverse national and local media houses based in Rajshahi.

The opening remark was delivered by ZillurRahman, Executive Director, CGSand the workshop was led by QadaruddinShishir, Fact Check Editor, Agency France Presse’s (AFP).

In his opening speech, ZillurRahman highlighted a concerning incident saying“During the 12th parliamentary election, national television channels featured election observers from various countries, including the USA, Australia, UK, and Canada, giving positive statements about the election. However, it was later revealed that these individuals were tourists, and their respective embassies clarified that no observation team was sent by their governments. This dissemination of inaccurate information by the national mass media has raised questions about the professionalism of journalists”. He further mentioned, "There is a deficiency in professionalism among journalists. It is crucial to verify or fact-check information before dissemination. We are optimistic that this workshop will contribute to enhancing the professionalism of journalists and aid in effective fact-checking."

QadaruddinShishir guided the workshop participants through an array of procedures, techniques, and precautionary measures essential for effective fact-checking in the media. The session covered diverse topics such as election-centric misinformation, the attributes of religious misinformation, the current landscape of fact-checking, the susceptibility of elections to misinformation, Bangladesh's comparative standing against other nations, and strategies for combating misinformation, among other pertinent subjects.

This is the second phase of this project, which includes 7 training workshops in five major divisions of Bangladesh. In the initial phase, CGS organized seven dialogues involving journalists in various divisional locations across the country.The objective of these dialogues and workshops is to combat misinformation, disinformation, rumors, and fake news on a national scale.

Khulna, 11January 2024

To combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, a workshop entitled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted at a hotel in Khulna today (11 January, 2024). In collaboration with the US State Department, the CentreGovernance Studies (CGS),a research organization,organized the workshop. In attendance at the workshop were journalists and fact-checkers from various Khulna-based national and local media house.  

The opening remark was delivered by ZillurRahman, Executive Director, CGS and the workshop was led by QadaruddinShishir, Fact Check Editor, Agency France Presse’s (AFP).

"During election years, there is a tendency ofrumors to be spread throughout the country; journalists must be more vigilant in their news reporting," ZillurRahman stated in his inaugural speech.Emphasizing the difficulties journalists currently encounter, he stated, "The direct control and influence of theowners in various media houses is observable, and journalists are sometimes compelled topublish fabricated news.Additionally, journalists exhibit a deficiency in professionalism. Prior to disseminating news, it is essential to verify or fact-check the information conveyed. We believe that this workshop will help the journalists to improve their professionalism and will assist in fact checking.”

QadaruddinShishir instructed journalists in the workshop on a variety of procedure, techniques and precautionary measures pertaining to fact checking in the media. Further topics of discussion included election-centric misinformation, the characteristics of religious misinformation, and the present state of fact checking, the vulnerability of elections to misinformation, the comparative standing of Bangladesh in relation to other nations, strategies for addressing misinformation, and many more.

This is the second phase of this project, which includes 7 training workshops in five major divisions of Bangladesh to prevent misinformation, disinformation, rumors, and misleading news throughout the nation. Seven dialogues involving journalists were organized in the first phase of this project by CGS in five divisional locations throughout the country.

Dhaka, 6 November 2023

To restrain misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, the fourth workshop session entitled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted in Dhaka today (6 November 2023). In collaboration with the US State Department, the Centrefor Governance Studies (CGS),a research organization,organized the workshop. In attendance at the workshop there were journalists and fact-checkers from various Dhaka-based national media houses.  

The opening remarks was delivered by Zillur Rahman, Executive Director ofCGS, and then the workshop was led by Qadaruddin Shishir, Fact Check Editor,Agency France Presse (AFP).

"Recently theTime Magazine published aninterview on the prime minister of Bangladeshandmost of the mainstream media misrepresentedthat article, these kinds of practices raising questions on the professionalism of journalism”,Zillur Rahman stated in his inaugural speech.In addition, he stated, “The recent news outbreak of a fake adviser to President Joe Biden holding a press conference with political leaders in Bangladesh is another example of inadequate knowledge of fact checking procedure”.Emphasizing the difficulties journalists currently encounter, he stated, “As the national election is knocking at the door, there is a high chance of spreadingmisinformation, disinformation & mal-information focusing on the election event”.Additionally, journalists exhibit a deficiency in professionalism. Prior to disseminating news, it is critical to verify or fact-check the information conveyed. We believe that this workshop will help the journalists to improve their professionalism and will assist in fact checking.

Qadaruddin Shishir instructed journalists in the workshop on a variety of procedure, techniques and precautionary measures pertaining to fact checking in the media. Further topics of discussion included election-centric misinformation, the characteristics of religious misinformation, and the present state of fact checking, the vulnerability of elections to misinformation, the comparative standing of Bangladesh in relation to other nations, strategies for addressing misinformation, and many more.

This is the second phase of ongoing efforts of CGS to prevent false information, rumors, and misleading news throughout the nation. Seven dialogue sessionswith the present of journalists, fact checkers, editors were organized by CGS in five divisional locations throughout the country during the initial phase.

Dhaka, 5 November 2023

To restrain misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, the third workshop session entitled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted in Dhaka today (5 November 2023). In collaboration with the US State Department, the Centrefor Governance Studies (CGS),a research organization,organized the workshop. In attendance at the workshop there were journalists and fact-checkers from various Dhaka-based national media houses.  

The opening remarks was delivered by Zillur Rahman, Executive Director ofCGS, and then the workshop was led by Qadaruddin Shishir, Fact Check Editor,Agency France Presse (AFP).

"Recently theTime Magazine published aninterview on the prime minister of Bangladeshandmost of the mainstream media misrepresentedthat article, these kinds of practices raising questions on the professionalism of journalism”,Zillur Rahman stated in his inaugural speech.In addition, he stated, “The recent news outbreak of a fake adviser to President Joe Biden holding a press conference with political leaders in Bangladesh is another example of inadequate knowledge of fact checking procedure”. Emphasizing the difficulties journalists currently encounter, he stated, “As the national election is knocking at the door, there is a high chance of spreadingmisinformation, disinformation & mal-information focusing on the election event”.Additionally, journalists exhibit a deficiency in professionalism. Prior to disseminating news, it is critical to verify or fact-check the information conveyed. We believe that this workshop will help the journalists to improve their professionalism and will assist in fact checking.

Qadaruddin Shishir instructed journalists in the workshop on a variety of procedure, techniques and precautionary measures pertaining to fact checking in the media. Further topics of discussion included election-centric misinformation, the characteristics of religious misinformation, and the present state of fact checking, the vulnerability of elections to misinformation, the comparative standing of Bangladesh in relation to other nations, strategies for addressing misinformation, and many more.

This is the second phase of ongoing efforts of CGS to prevent false information, rumors, and misleading news throughout the nation. Seven dialogue sessionswith the present of journalists, fact checkers, editors were organized by CGS in five divisional locations throughout the country during the initial phase.

Dhaka, 4 November 2023

To combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, a workshop entitled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted in Dhaka today (4 November 2023). In collaboration with the US State Department, the Centrefor Governance Studies (CGS),a research organization,organized the workshop. In attendance at the workshop there were journalists and fact-checkers from various Dhaka-based national media houses.  

The opening remarks was delivered by Zillur Rahman, Executive Director ofCGS, and then the workshop was led by Qadaruddin Shishir, Fact Check Editor,Agency France Presse (AFP).

"Recently a report has been published on the publication of more than seven hundred articles by ghost authors and some mainstream media republished those articles without following any fact checking procedure”,Zillur Rahman stated in his inaugural speech.In addition, he stated, “The recent news outbreak of a fake adviser to President Joe Biden holding a press conference with political leaders in Bangladesh is another example of inadequate knowledge of fact checking procedure”. Emphasizing the difficulties journalists currently encounter, he stated, “As the national election is knocking at the door, there is a high chance of spreadingmisinformation, disinformation & mal-information focusing on the election event”.Additionally, journalists exhibit a deficiency in professionalism. Prior to disseminating news, it is critical to verify or fact-check the information conveyed. We believe that this workshop will help the journalists to improve their professionalism and will assist in fact checking.

Qadaruddin Shishir instructed journalists in the workshop on a variety of procedure, techniques and precautionary measures pertaining to fact checking in the media. Further topics of discussion included election-centric misinformation, the characteristics of religious misinformation, and the present state of fact checking, the vulnerability of elections to misinformation, the comparative standing of Bangladesh in relation to other nations, strategies for addressing misinformation, and many more.

This is the second phase of ongoing efforts of CGS to prevent false information, rumors, and misleading news throughout the nation. Seven dialogue sessionswith the present of journalists, fact checkers, editors were organized by CGS in five divisional locations throughout the country during the initial phase.

Sylhet, 20 October 2023

To combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in Bangladesh, a workshop entitled "Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh" was conducted at the Rose View Hotel in Sylhet today (20 October 2023). In collaboration with the US State Department, the CentreGovernance Studies (CGS),a research organization,organized the workshop. In attendance at the workshop were journalists and fact-checkers from the various Sylhet-based national and local media house.  

The opening remarks was delivered by CGS Executive Director Zillur Rahman, and the workshop was led by Agency France Presse’s (AFP) Fact Check Editor QadaruddinShishir.

"During election years, there is a tendency for rumors to spread throughout the country; journalists must be more vigilant in their news reporting," Zillur Rahman stated in his inaugural speech.Emphasizing the difficulties journalists currently encounter, he stated, "The direct control and influence of theowners in various media houses is observable, and journalists are sometimes compelled topublish fabricated news.”Additionally, journalists exhibit a deficiency in professionalism. Prior to disseminating news, it is critical to verify or fact-check the information conveyed. We believe that this workshop will help the journalists to improve their professionalism and will assist in fact checking.

QadaruddinShishir instructed journalists in the workshop on a variety of procedure, techniques and precautionary measures pertaining to fact checking in the media. Further topics of discussion included election-centric misinformation, the characteristics of religious misinformation, and the present state of fact checking, the vulnerability of elections to misinformation, the comparative standing of Bangladesh in relation to other nations, strategies for addressing misinformation, and many more.

This is the second phase of ongoing efforts of CGS to prevent false information, rumours, and misleading news throughout the nation. Seven dialogues involving journalists were organized by CGS in five divisional locations throughout the nation during the initial phase.