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“সচেতন সংবাদ” (Conscious News): A National Campaign for Media Accountability and Literacy

MWB
2025-07-14 23:37:15

“সচেতন সংবাদ” (Conscious News): A National Campaign for Media Accountability and Literacy
By Media Watch BD

As trust in the media continues to decline and misinformation spreads rapidly across digital platforms, Media Watch BD is proud to launch “সচেতন সংবাদ” (Conscious News) — a nationwide campaign aimed at building a more informed, critical, and media-literate society in Bangladesh.

Campaign Goals

The “Conscious News” campaign is built around two main pillars:

1. Promoting Media Literacy
   Educating the public—especially students and youth—on how to consume media responsibly, verify sources, and identify bias or fake news.

2. Demanding Media Accountability
   Creating a culture of public feedback where citizens actively hold media outlets accountable for accuracy, fairness, and ethical standards.

Key Components of the Campaign

1. Workshops in Schools and Colleges

• Media literacy boot camps for students in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and rural areas

• Training on fact-checking, critical reading, and recognizing propaganda

• Interactive sessions with working journalists

2. Public Forums and Town Halls

• Open discussions between citizens, journalists, and policymakers

• Focus on the role of media in democracy, public interest reporting, and press ethics

3. Online Toolkit: “Know Your News”

• A free downloadable toolkit with tips on spotting misinformation

• Guides on how to fact-check articles and verify social media posts

• Available in both Bangla and English

4. Hashtag Campaign: #সচেতনসংবাদ

• Engaging citizens on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

• Sharing testimonials, case studies, and short videos on media bias, fake news, and responsible journalism

• Encouraging people to tag biased stories and demand corrections

5. Media Responsibility Awards (Annual)

• Recognizing journalists and outlets who demonstrate fairness, integrity, and commitment to the truth

• Nominations accepted from the public

• Judged by an independent panel of media experts and educators

Partners and Supporters

This campaign is supported by:

• Civil society organizations

• University journalism departments

• Fact-checking groups

• Local media outlets

• Youth groups and volunteers

Timeline

• Launch Date: September 1, 2025

• Phase 1 (Outreach & Education): Sept–Dec 2025

• Phase 2 (Public Engagement & Monitoring): Jan–June 2026

• Phase 3 (Review & Awards): July 2026

How You Can Get Involved

• Host or attend a workshop in your community

• Share educational content with the hashtag #সচেতনসংবাদ

• Nominate a journalist or media house for the Media Responsibility Awards

• Report examples of misinformation or media bias via our portal (coming soon)

Together, let’s make the media more honest, transparent, and accountable—because a stronger media means a stronger democracy.