South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) inaugurated a two-day fact-checking training on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Brahmanbaria Press Club, aimed at strengthening journalists’ professional skills ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th National Election.
The training is being conducted under the project “Her Vote, Her Voice”, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by SACMID with the support of local NGO partner Sanirvor Brahmanbaria.
The session is being facilitated by Minhaj Aman, Research and Policy Lead at Activate Rights, who is leading discussions on misinformation and disinformation in the election context, ethical journalism, and the critical role of fact-checking in ensuring accurate and responsible reporting.
A total of 20 participants joined the training, including journalists from various media platforms such as broadcast, print newspapers, and online media. Journalism students also participated, reflecting strong interest among emerging media professionals in fact-based reporting and election integrity.
On the first day, participants learned the fundamentals of fact-checking, including how misinformation and disinformation spread, why journalists must remain vigilant especially during election periods and the impact of false information on democratic processes. On the second day, participants will receive hands-on training using different fact-checking tools, equipping them with practical skills to verify information effectively in their professional work.
SACMID believes that strengthening fact-checking capacity among journalists is essential to promoting transparency, accountability, and a peaceful, informed electoral environment ahead of the 2026 national election.SACMID Inaugurates Two-Day Fact-Checking Training to Strengthen Journalistic Skills Ahead of the 13th National Election
South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) inaugurated a two-day fact-checking training on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Brahmanbaria Press Club, aimed at strengthening journalists’ professional skills ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th National Election.
The training is being conducted under the project “Her Vote, Her Voice”, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by SACMID with the support of local NGO partner Sanirvor Brahmanbaria.
The session is being facilitated by Minhaj Aman, Research and Policy Lead at Activate Rights, who is leading discussions on misinformation and disinformation in the election context, ethical journalism, and the critical role of fact-checking in ensuring accurate and responsible reporting.
A total of 20 participants joined the training, including journalists from various media platforms such as broadcast, print newspapers, and online media. Journalism students also participated, reflecting strong interest among emerging media professionals in fact-based reporting and election integrity.
On the first day, participants learned the fundamentals of fact-checking, including how misinformation and disinformation spread, why journalists must remain vigilant especially during election periods and the impact of false information on democratic processes. On the second day, participants will receive hands-on training using different fact-checking tools, equipping them with practical skills to verify information effectively in their professional work.
SACMID believes that strengthening fact-checking capacity among journalists is essential to promoting transparency, accountability, and a peaceful, informed electoral environment ahead of the 2026 national election.
