Center for Critical and Qualitative Studies - CQS

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Explore how AI is reshaping our understanding of digital selves after death. We'll discuss the implications of digital assets, legal protections, and innovative services that manage our online legacies. This event will delve into the intersection of technology, grief management, and the future of AI, challenging traditional beliefs about mortality.

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Photo session after a cheerful discussion with Alex Mahadevan, the Director of MediaWise, a media literacy concern of Poynter Institute USA, who visited FactWatch yesterday.

Our team- members Shuvashish Dip and Rahul Roy's co-authored op-ed on the government-led fact-checking initiative. (link in the comment)

The latest literary offering from Professor Sumon Rahman, "Migration of Metaphor," was unveiled on February 22, 2024 at the UPL (University Press Limited) head office. This book explores the dynamics of transitioning from rural to urban life and its profound impact on folk music traditions.

"Migration of Metaphor" Book Cover Unveiled The latest literary offering from Professor Sumon Rahman, "Migration of Metaphor," was unveiled on February 22, 2024 at the UPL (University Press Limited) head office. This book explores the dynamics of transitioning from rural to urban life and its profound impact on folk music traditions. During t...

The 10th Global Fact-Checking Summit was hosted by Seoul, South Korea, from June 28 to June 30, 2023. From Bangladesh and on behalf of FactWatch, the editor of FactWatch, Professor Dr. Sumon Rahman, and fact-checker Shuvashish Dip attended this global conference.

FactWatch Represents Bangladesh at Global Fact-Checking Summit The 10th Global Fact-Checking Summit was hosted by Seoul, South Korea, from June 28 to June 30, 2023. The summit brought together fact-checkers, researchers, journalists, and tech enthusiasts from around the world. The objective of the summit was to address the pressing issue of misinformation and e...

Factwatch aims to connect with people across Bangladesh, raising awareness about misinformation and emphasizing fact-checking. We've already conducted successful sessions on misinformation in Bogura and Shariatpur districts, providing training to diverse students and journalists.

Recently, our colleagues Shuvashish Dip, Suborno Rekha Dolon, and Arafat Hossain facilitated another session titled "Sensitizing Young Diversified People on Misinformation and Fact-Checking" at Kurigram Alia Madrasa. This collaborative session with the Center for Critical and Qualitative Studies (ULAB), Deutsche Welle Akademie, and Article-19 aimed to inform individuals, promote responsible social media use, and encourage critical thinking.

We are pleased to inform you of a milestone of our effort to increase outreach, and spread awareness, about the significance of fact-checking, and media and information literacy in this age of misinformation. Our colleague, Shuvashish Dip, on behalf of FactWatch and CQS, has recently conducted two educational sessions in Bogura and Shariatpur to promote fact-checking and impart media and information literacy.

The sessions, titled "Sensitizing Young Diversified People On Misinformation And Fact-Checking," were aimed at promoting an online course developed by a partnership between the Center for Critical and Qualitative Studies (ULAB), Article 19 and DW Akademie. The sessions were carried out at two Madrasas located in the two aforementioned districts: the first one being TMSS Dakhil Madrasa, Bogura, and the second one being Shariatpur Islamia Kamil Madrasah.

These outreach sessions are part of our commitment to educating individuals, from diverse communities, about the importance of fact-checking, critical thinking, responsible social media use; and, consequently equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate through the barrage of misinformation. We aim to continue, and expand the reach, of our mission of promoting media and information literacy to mitigate the ongoing ill-effects of misinformation

Inauguration of HARMONY Hangout by ULAB VC

As a part of the Erasmus+ HARMONY project framework, ULAB has established a multicultural space titled “HARMONY Hangout” to enhance and improve support services and cultural exchanges for international students. On February 22, 2023, Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor of ULAB inaugurated the international student exchange corner. The “HARMONY Hangout” will serve as a social gathering place and a multi-cultural hub where students from various cultural backgrounds can interact, collaborate, and share their learnings, ideas and worldviews and learn from each other. This place, with the support from ULAB International Affairs office, will also provide necessary guidance to students who are looking forward to participating in international student exchange programs. Professor Sumon Rahman, ULAB’s HARMONY project lead and Director of the Center for Critical and Qualitative Studies, Lt. Col. Md. Foyzul Islam, Registrar, ULAB, and Jennifer Hossain, Director of ULAB’s International Affairs Office were also present at the inauguration ceremony to discuss the scopes and opportunities for students from this project.