Facilities For Poor People During Quarantine
Research Proposal · Summer 2020
A research proposal examining the challenges faced by poor and marginalized communities in Bangladesh during COVID-19 quarantine, particularly in accessing food and basic necessities. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes how government bodies, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, and NGOs contributed to relief efforts, while identifying critical gaps in support systems for vulnerable populations during crisis.
Framing Theory
Mask Making · Spring 2022
A conceptual mask designed to visually represent Framing Theory and its influence on audience perception. The mask symbolized distortion, emphasis, and omission in media messages, reflecting both traditional and new media contexts. The project connected theoretical concepts with creative expression through symbolism.
Development Issue: Dengue Fever
Research Paper · Summer 2025
A research paper focused on dengue fever as a major development issue in Bangladesh, particularly Dhaka. Applied Communication for Development theories including Diffusion of Innovations and Participatory Communication. Proposed a communication-based intervention targeting urban youth and low-income groups, combining research, theory, and strategy design.
The Future is in the Hand of Technology
Blog · Fall 2022
A blog exploring how rapid scientific and technological advancements are transforming human life, communication, and career opportunities. Discusses improvements in transportation, digital connectivity, lifestyle convenience, and emerging STEM career pathways including bioengineering, data science, and consultancy.
Human Heads, Blood for Padma Bridge — Rumors!
Podcast · Spring 2022
A group podcast titled 'Mystic Three' exploring widespread misinformation surrounding the Padma Multipurpose Bridge construction and false claims of human sacrifice. Through scripted discussion, the hosts analyzed how rumors originated, spread on social media, and influenced public perception — combining facts, opinions, and critical reflection to debunk the myth.
Those Who Breathe in the Margins
Video Art · Fall 2025
A video art project exploring necropolitics through poetic and symbolic visual narrative. Through ten carefully structured shots, the work uses imagery of abandoned spaces, faceless figures, invisible borders, and repetitive labor to portray subtle violence and systemic neglect. Minimal dialogue and immersive sound design enhance emotional depth.
Flowing Forward: The Gap Between Affordability and Menstrual Health
Communication Campaign Plan · Spring 2024
A communication campaign plan addressing the gap between menstrual health and affordability in Bangladesh. Focuses on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting access to affordable menstrual products among women aged 20–40. Uses social media, interpersonal communication, and group discussions, with materials including posters, digital storytelling, and a Facebook page.
All About HotDough
In-Depth Report · Spring 2024
An in-depth report exploring the entrepreneurial journey of HotDough, a food business on Salimullah Road in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, known for introducing Corn Dough as a unique product in Bangladesh. Based on field observation, secondary research, and structured video script storytelling — covering the brand's rise, challenges from imitation competitors, and recovery through quality and audience trust.
Bongo Bazar Fire: A Wake-Up Call for Bangladesh's Safety Measures
Multimedia News Story · Spring 2023
A multimedia news story on the Bongo Bazar fire, focusing on causes, impact, and implications for fire safety in Bangladesh. Presented through a WordPress-based mock digital news outlet, combining written reporting with visuals and structured formatting to create an engaging, informative piece reflecting contemporary online journalism standards.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20 Series — Digital Story
Developing Story · Summer 2023
A mobile journalism project that developed a short digital news story on Bangladesh's historic T20 series win against Afghanistan. Using a scripted Bangla narration, the story highlighted key match moments, player performances, and expert insights. The content was designed for mobile-friendly consumption — combining voiceover, visuals, and sound bites into an engaging narrative — and published on YouTube to ensure reach and accessibility while maintaining journalistic clarity.
Deadly Explosion Rocks Kabul Mosque — News Translation
News Translation · Summer 2024
An individual news translation project covering the Kabul mosque explosion that killed 21 worshippers and injured 33 others during evening prayers. The English news script was translated into Bangla and recorded as a voice narration, building practical broadcasting skills. The piece details the blast, eyewitness accounts, the UN response, and the wider security context of post-Taliban Afghanistan.
The Price of Publishing: The Attack on Prothom Alo
Long-Read Report · Fall 2025
A long-read data journalism report examining the 18 December 2025 attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star amid political unrest in Bangladesh. The report investigates how newsroom violence unfolded after the death of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, the contextual political triggers, public reactions, and implications for press freedom. Using qualitative narratives, eyewitness accounts (including journalist Zayma Islam's viral message from the rooftop), and survey data from 15 respondents across diverse professions, the report analyses the relationship between media, power, and society — highlighting the fragility of independent journalism in Bangladesh.
Child Begging in Bangladesh — Investigative Report
In-Depth Report · Spring 2024
A group investigative journalism project examining child begging in Dhaka and the possibility of organised gangs exploiting vulnerable children for financial gain. The report covers prevalence (an estimated 700,000 beggars nationally with 40,000 in Dhaka, 16.5% of whom are under 12), root causes such as poverty and lack of education, and potential exploitation networks. Methodology combined hidden-camera surveillance, interviews with NGOs, law enforcement, and witnesses, document review, and data analysis — alongside a detailed budget (BDT 176,000), timeline, and risk assessment for two months of fieldwork across Puran Dhaka, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, and Mirpur.
Debunking the "Child-Sacrifice for Padma Bridge" Rumor
Fact Checking Report · Summer 2025
A fact-checking report investigating the viral July 2019 rumour that engineers building the Padma Bridge needed children's heads and blood to complete the pillars. The report traces how the claim spread on Facebook, WhatsApp, and through voice notes — peaking on 21–24 July 2019 when mobs lynched at least eight people, including Taslima Begum Renu, beaten to death by 400+ assailants outside a Dhaka primary school. Using triangulated verification (AFP Fact Check reverse-image searches, The Daily Star engineering interviews, Al Jazeera police data, LIRNEasia digital-literacy research), the report dismantles the manipulation techniques — mis-captioned Brazilian accident photos, cropped police notices, exaggerated voice notes — and analyses motives ranging from partisan point-scoring and click-bait economics to folkloric "construction sacrifice" myths and scapegoating of minorities.