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Journalists’ Safety and Security Stressed Ahead of the Election  

By Maynul Hasan Sohel (Dhaka Bureau) Journalists and other stakeholders have stressed the need to ensure journalists’ safety and security, as well as responsible journalism, ahead of the upcoming election. They said that while field-level risks increase for journalists during…

Shafiqul Alam: Fake Images and Deepfakes are Major Challenges for Journalism

by Zahida Islam Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the traditional landscape of journalism. While the pace of work has increased, so has…

DRU Human Chain Protests Attacks on Newspapers, Harassment of Journalists, and False Cases

by Maruf ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) organized a human chain protest demanding the withdrawal of false cases filed against its General Secretary, Mynul Hasan Sohel, and Administrative Officer, Solaiman Hossain. The protest also condemned the…

DRU’s Unique Initiative for Women Empowerment!

By Rozina Rozy (Dhaka Bureau)     The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has taken a unique initiative this time for women’s empowerment. The organization has launched a driving training program for its female members to enhance their skills and ensure…

DRU Launches ‘Khola Janala’ Mental Health Service for Journalists

by Mynul Hasan Sohel, Contributor, Pressenza Dhaka Bureau   For the first time in Bangladesh, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has launched ‘Khola Janala’ (Open Window), a regular and free mental health service to help journalists cope with professional mental…