Rumor Scanner and Jagonews24.com Partner to Strengthen Fact-Checking Skills of Journalists
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — August 21, 2025 — In a major step toward strengthening resilience against disinformation in Bangladesh, Rumor Scanner (M/s. RSB Media & Research), a leading fact-checking organization, partnered with Jagonews24.com has hosted a specialized online training session on August 19, 2025. The event, titled “Fact First with RSB: Tools, Mistakes & Media,” successfully equipped 58 journalists with essential skills to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
The two-hour virtual training session was conducted via Google Meet, reaching a diverse group of media professionals from Jagonews24.com, including reporters, editors, and members of the news desk, multimedia, and social media teams.
The session was led by Rumor Scanner’s Senior Fact-Checker, Tanvir Mahtab Abir, with technical support from Head Researcher Sayeem Hasan. The expert-led module provided a comprehensive overview of how to detect false information, utilize advanced fact-checking tools, and avoid common journalistic errors. The training was coordinated by Mahbub Alam Rony, News Editor of Jagonews24.com, and hosted by Md. Shahinur Islam, Program Officer at Rumor Scanner.
This initiative was implemented as part of the project titled Strengthening Resilience Against Disinformation. The collaboration, which also saw the involvement of the leadership, was instrumental in delivering a highly relevant and impactful learning experience for all attendees. The session concluded with a Q&A segment and a vote of thanks from both organizations.
About Rumor Scanner (M/s. RSB Media & Research)
Rumor Scanner is an independent fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation, disinformation, and false information through research, analysis, and media literacy training.
About Jagonews24.com
Jagonews24.com is a leading online news portal in Bangladesh, committed to providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive news to a wide audience.
Media Contact
Md. Shahinur Islam
Program Officer, Rumor Scanner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +8801791811477