Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) of the United Nations and UN WSIS prize winner 2016, Champion 2017 and 2019. BNNRC’s approach to media development is both knowledge-driven and context-sensitive, and it… Continue reading Community Climate Airwaves through Community Radio in Bangladesh
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National Seminar on Role of Media in Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)in Bangladesh
A national seminar on ‘Role of Media in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh’ was organized by National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC) of Ministry of Information, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Sheikh Russel Conference Hall at Kallyanpur Dhaka on 4th July 2019. Hon’ble State Minister H.E. Dr. Murad Hassan, MP of… Continue reading National Seminar on Role of Media in Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)in Bangladesh
Bangladesh to host the 2019 ABU RadioAsia Conference 29-31 October 2019| Dhaka Bangladesh
Bangladesh is to host its first-ever Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union(ABU) RadioAsia Conference and Radio Song Festival 29-31 October this year. Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar will welcome delegates to the ABU RadioAsia 2019 Conference this October in Dhaka, while Bangladesh Television will host, record and distribute the international song festival gala concert performances. ABU Head of… Continue reading Bangladesh to host the 2019 ABU RadioAsia Conference 29-31 October 2019| Dhaka Bangladesh
Global Conference for Media Freedom: 10 and 11 July | London, UK 2019
The Global Conference for Media Freedom in 2019 will be the first of its kind. It will take place 10 to 11 July in London. The UK and Canadian governments are working together to defend media freedom and improve the safety of journalists who report across the world. Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs,… Continue reading Global Conference for Media Freedom: 10 and 11 July | London, UK 2019
UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Panel Launches Report & Recommendations For Building an Inclusive Digital Future
An independent expert group appointed by the UN Secretary-General calls on governments, the private sector and civil society, to work together urgently to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of digital technologies In its report, The Age of Digital Interdependence, presented to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today, a 20-person Panel co-chaired by Melinda Gates… Continue reading UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Panel Launches Report & Recommendations For Building an Inclusive Digital Future
BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO MEET DEMANDS OF THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Building strong leadership skills among media executives is key to responding to the scale, scope, and complexity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in which disruptive technologies and trends are changing the way people live, work and relate to one another, said Mr Atte Jääskeläinen, former Director of News and Current Affairs at Finnish Broadcast Company,… Continue reading BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO MEET DEMANDS OF THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
MINISTERS AGREE TO TAKE COLLECTIVE STAND AGAINST DISINFORMATION
One of the major outcomes of the 16th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia is the Angkor Anti-Fake News Initiative. During the sideline ministerial meeting all the six ministers agreed to take a collective stand on critical media issues and, in particular, to discuss a way forward in combating the spread of disinformation/fake news… Continue reading MINISTERS AGREE TO TAKE COLLECTIVE STAND AGAINST DISINFORMATION
28th Board of Trust (BoT) Meeting of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) held on May 11, 2019
The 28th Board of Trust (BoT) meeting of BNNRC was held on May 11, 2019, at the Conference Room of BNNRC, Dhaka. Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Chairperson, Board of Trust (BoT) of BNNRC has presided over the meeting. The board has reviewed and approved the activities of BNNRC for 2018, Plan of Action of 2019… Continue reading 28th Board of Trust (BoT) Meeting of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) held on May 11, 2019
Security Clearance for Establishing Two New Community Radio Stations in Bangladesh
Ministry of Home, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has cleared Security Clearance for Establishing Two New Community Radio Stations in rural Bangladesh. The Community Radio stations are Community Radio Saikat, from Cox’s Bazer, initiated by The Coastal Association for Social Transformation (COAST) Trust and Community Radio Lalon, from Kushtia, Initiated by Jyoti Development… Continue reading Security Clearance for Establishing Two New Community Radio Stations in Bangladesh
Workshop on Digital and Physical Security for Journalists
Sylhet 04 May: A day-long workshop on ‘Digital and Physical Security for Journalists’ ended here (Golden City Hotel) today urging journalists to practice increased safety and security to protect themselves from digital threats. Speakers at the workshop observed that as journalists face an unprecedented risk from the spread of hackers and criminal groups and news… Continue reading Workshop on Digital and Physical Security for Journalists