| Project title: Co-design of the Extra Curricula Closing the Climate Coverage Gap Course (AGILE Project) |
About the Project
The initiative is part of the AGILE Journalism Education Initiative, which aims to strengthen journalism education globally. Through this program, selected educators will collaborate to co-design and implement an extracurricular course on climate reporting, equipping students with the skills to cover climate issues effectively and produce impactful stories.
The project will begin with a co-design phase, followed by the local implementation of the course at participating universities. It also includes a Climate Publishing Project, where students will develop and publish climate-related stories under mentorship.
Funding Agency
Co-funded by the European Union under the AGILE Project, implemented by Fojo Media Institute in collaboration with Communication and Journalism Educators’ Network (CJEN) Bangladesh.
Project Duration
2026–2027 (as part of the AGILE Project, 2025–2028)
Project Lead (ULAB)
Sarkar Barbaq Quarmal, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
| Project title: Assessing Dementia Health Literacy and Caregiving Intention Among Young People in Bangladesh: A Baseline for Future National Health Interventions |
About the Project
The project, titled "Assessing Dementia Health Literacy and Caregiving Intention Among Young People in Bangladesh: A Baseline for Future National Health Interventions," addresses three core concerns of national public health importance:
- Dementia health literacy: Measuring the extent to which young people in Bangladesh understand dementia as a medical and social condition
- Caregiving intention: Examining the willingness and preparedness of youth to assume caregiving roles for dementia patients
- Policy baseline development: Generating foundational data to inform future national health interventions and institutional responses
The study is expected to contribute significantly to evidence-based policymaking in Bangladesh's ageing and mental health sectors.
Funding Agency
Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), Mohakhali, Dhaka
Project Duration
2025–2026
Project Lead (ULAB)
Md. Aminul Islam
Senior Lecturer, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
| Project title: Film for Change |
About the Project
Project Title: Consultancy for Organizing the Film for Change Initiative
Contract by: Oxfam in Bangladesh (OiBD)
Assignment Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Assignment Duration: November 2025 - March 2026
Objectives:
- Empower Filmmakers
- Produce Impactful Films
- Spark Public Dialogue
- Strengthen Ecosystem
- Generate Visual Assets & Thought Leadership
Thematic Focus:
- Climate Justice and Resilience
- Gender Justice and Women's Rights
- Economic Justice and Inequality
- Humanitarian Crisis and Resilience
Participants: 30 young filmmakers, organised into 10 teams, and must be currently enrolled as a student at any academic institution in Bangladesh.
Consultancy provided by Media Studies and Journalism Department, ULAB.
Project Lead:
Din M. Sumon Rahman, PhD
Dean School of Social Sciences, and Head, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Co - Lead | Trainer :
Mohammad Shazzad Hossain, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Program Coordinator | Trainer :
Nibras Bin Sayed
Lecturer, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Finance, Grant & Event Manager | Trainer :
Mrittika Kamal
Lecturer, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
| Project title: Managing Stress and Trauma in Journalism (AGILE Project) |
About the Project
This project is part of the AGILE Project, a global initiative to strengthen journalism education by integrating mental health, emotional resilience, and trauma-informed practices. At the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), the project involves the co-design and delivery of an extracurricular course titled Managing Stress and Trauma in Journalism, aimed at preparing journalism students to cope with the psychological challenges of reporting on crises, disasters, and human rights issues.
Funding Agency
Co-funded by the European Union under the AGILE Project, implemented by a global consortium led by Internews Europe, with Fojo Media Institute as a key partner.
Project Duration
2026–2027 (as part of the AGILE Project, 2025–2028)
Project Lead (ULAB)
Md. Aminul Islam
Senior Lecturer, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
| Project title: Youth Connect: Digital Citizenship and Misinformation Resilience Project |
About the Project
The Youth Connect: Digital citizenship and Misinformation Resilience Project is a strategic, seven-month initiative designed to strengthen Bangladesh's resilience against the spread of misinformation. Led by the Center for Critical and Qualitative Studies (CQS) at ULAB, the project involves a robust coalition of partners including Fact-Watch and ForensIQ. The core activity is delivering 20 hybrid training sessions to a total of 600 youths selected from nine universities. The intensive, non-residential training focuses on a contextualized 40-hour curriculum dedicated to Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Digital Citizenship. The ultimate success is measured by two expected outcomes: Increased Digital Literacy Among Trained Youth and the establishment of Sustained Youth-Led Community Action and Advocacy. To achieve the latter, participants are guided to implement at least 40 community action projects, reaching a direct target of 2,000 community members and an indirect reach of up to 5,000 more. The project commits to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) by setting specific targets for participation (e.g., at least 30% women/girls/minority genders) and addressing issues like online harassment.
Project Lead:
Din M. Sumon Rahman, PhD
Dean School of Social Sciences, and Head, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Project Coordinator:
Md. Riaz Uddin Khan
University Network & Training Coordinator:
Mahmudun Nabi, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
| Project title: Ctrl+Alt+Story: Research and Storytelling in Journalism |
About the Project
the Ctrl+Alt+Story: Research and Storytelling in Journalism fellowship program, a joint initiative by the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and Drik, aims to train and engage students in the art of longform storytelling through workshops and masterclasses facilitated by renowned journalists and storytellers. The initiative started with 21 participants among. Afterwards 10 participants won a fellowship amounting BDT 50,000, based on their proposal, to complete their projects. They are expected to complete their projects by mid-July, 2026.
Project Lead:
Din M. Sumon Rahman, PhD
Dean School of Social Sciences, and Head, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Coordinators:
Sarkar Barbaq Quarmal, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Oliur Rahman Sun
Lecturer, Department of English and Humanities
