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Workshop held on digital safety for journalists, human rights defenders in Mymensingh

Digital safety is no longer a concern exclusive to tech experts. It is now deeply intertwined with journalism and the defense of human rights. With this message in focus, a refresher training workshop titled “Digital Safety for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders” was held 16 October 202 at Spandan Training Facilitation Centre in Mymensingh. The…

A capacity development workshop held on digital safety and security for journalists and human rights defenders

Digital security is no longer just a concern for technological expertise, it is now deeply linked with journalism and human rights. With this message in focus, a half-day refresher training workshop titled “Digital Safety and Security for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders” was held today at the NGO Forum for Public Health auditorium in Lalmatia,…

Media Statement from the Rapid Response Team (RRT) on the Escalating Incidents in Digital and Civic Space and Gender Disinformation in Bangladesh

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) expresses grave concern over the escalating violations undermining digital and civic space, freedom of expression, press freedom, and gender justice in Bangladesh. Recent developments highlight an entrenched culture of intimidation, violence, and gendered disinformation that not only undermines democratic values but also silences critical voices at a time when accountability…

Human Rights Defenders Urge Stronger Action to Safeguard Civic and Digital Space in Bangladesh

Dhaka, 13 September 2025- Human rights advocates, journalists, and civil society representatives have voiced serious alarm over the shrinking civic and digital space in Bangladesh and the rise of gender-based disinformation. They called for urgent measures, systematic documentation, knowledge sharing, and stronger safeguards for freedom of expression and digital rights. These concerns were raised at…

Media Statement by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) on the Brutal Killing of Journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Gazipur

The Rapid Response Team (RRT), formed under “Collaborative Actions for Promoting Digital and Civic Space and Combating Gender Disinformation” project, condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the brutal killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin, a dedicated staff reporter for the Protidiner Kagoj, who was hacked to death by members of a known criminal gang in Gazipur…

Digitally Exposed: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh – Trends, Cases, and Recommendations

Digitally Exposed: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh – Trends, Cases, and Recommendations Technical Guidance Ahmed Swapan Mahmud   Supervised and Edited by Musharrat Mahera   Analysis and Report Promiti Prova Chowdhury   Published by Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) House 35, Block-Ka, Pisciculture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh Contact: [email protected]; Website: www.voicebd.org;…

Media Monitoring and Documentation Report on Digital and Civic Space and Gender Disinformation

Striking Cases of Civic Space Violations in Bangladesh  April 2025 Technical Guidance Ahmed Swapan Mahmud   Supervised and Edited by Musharrat Mahera   Analysis and Report Promiti Prova Chowdhury     Published by Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) House 35, Block-Ka, Pisciculture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh Contact: [email protected]; Website: www.voicebd.org; Phone:…