05/05/2026
Environmental Reporting Competition 2026
Empowering Voices for a Greener Tomorrow
Call for Pitch
Overview
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at BGC Trust University Bangladesh (BGCTUB) invites students to participate in the Environmental Reporting Competition 2026. Organized by the 6th Batch (7th Semester) under the “Environmental and Disaster Journalism” course, this competition challenges you to uncover and report on critical ecological issues.
Submission Process: Two Phases
To ensure high-quality reporting, the competition will follow a two-step selection process:
1. Phase 1: The Pitch (Deadline: May 14, 2026) Submit a brief pitch outlining your story idea, the environmental issue you intend to cover, and your proposed methodology.
Deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submission Link: https://forms.gle/qQHytmPKmE1TUoya9
2. Phase 2: Final Report (Deadline: May 30, 2026) If your pitch is selected by our Jury Board, you will be invited to produce and submit your full news report.
Deadline: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Final Report Formats
Selected participants can submit their work in one of the following categories:
Feature Article: A deep-dive written piece between 800–1,200 words.
Multimedia Report: A video report between 3–5 minutes, accompanied by a brief written script.
Recognition & Rewards
The Jury Board will evaluate the final submissions and select three winners. Excellence in reporting will be rewarded with:
Cash Prize
Certificate of Achievement
Publication Opportunity in departmental or local media outlets.
Supervision & Contact
This competition is conducted under the professional supervision of the faculty to bridge academic theory with field practice.
Supervised by: Sarwar Kamal Lecturer, Dept. of Journalism and Media Studies BGC Trust University Bangladesh
For Queries: Please contact with anyone from 6th Batch (7th Semester)
Core Themes for Reporting
Climate Change & Local Resilience
Urban Pollution & Waste Management
Biodiversity Threats in the Chittagong Region
Disaster Preparedness & Policy Analysis
Submit your pitch today and be the voice for environmental change!