Date: June 28, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Venue: Seminar Room, Bangladesh Pratidin
Overview: A specialized training session on “Advanced Training on Fact-Checking” was successfully conducted on June 28, 2025, at the Bangladesh Pratidin seminar room. The session aimed to enhance the fact-checking capabilities of journalists and media professionals.
Participants: A total of 50 journalists from various sections of Bangladesh Pratidin, including online, multimedia, and print versions, attended the session. Key administrative and editorial staff, including the acting editor, news editors, and other managerial personnel, were also present, highlighting the organization’s commitment to professional development.
Organizers: The training session was a collaborative effort, co-arranged by Bangladesh Pratidin and Rumor Scanner (M/s. RSB Media & Research).
Session Proceedings: The session commenced with an address by Mr. Abu Taher, the acting editor of Bangladesh Pratidin, who welcomed the participants and set the stage for the training. The session was expertly conducted by Mr. Md Sakiuzzaman, Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer of Rumor Scanner, who delivered a comprehensive presentation on “Advanced training on fact-checking.” He covered critical aspects and methodologies for verifying information accurately in the current media landscape. Following the presentation, an interactive question-and-answer session was held, allowing participants to clarify doubts and engage further with the topic. Mr. Abu Taleb concluded the session with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all attendees and organizers and suggested if Rumor Scanner can work on developing a fact checking manual for journalists.
Conclusion: The training session was well-received by the participants, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge on advanced fact-checking techniques. The interactive Q&A segment further enriched the learning experience. The collaboration between Bangladesh Pratidin and Rumor Scanner, coupled with the active involvement of Bangladesh Pratidin’s leadership, proved instrumental in delivering a highly relevant and impactful learning experience for the attendees.
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