Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Dhaka, June 20, 2026: The Department of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) at Manarat International University (MIU) today inaugurated a Fact-Checking and Verification Course aimed at enhancing participants' skills in identifying misinformation and verifying information in the digital age.

The inaugural class was formally inaugurated by Rafiquzzaman, Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, MIU. The two-hour session was conducted by Qadaruddin Shishir, Editor of The Dissent, who served as the lead trainer of the course.

The first session focused on "Understanding the Information Ecosystem," introducing participants to the flow of information across various media platforms and the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation.

The programme was coordinated by Md. Mamun Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, MIU.

Among others, Rehana Sultana, Assistant Professor, and Tanvir Ahmed, Lecturer, of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, were present at the inaugural session.