About us
Digitally Right Limited (DRL), is a private limited company that aspires to support independent media, civil society and business organizations with critical knowledge and solutions to adapt with the rapidly changing information environment.
We envision a society where people of Bangladesh can access information safely and express freely on the digital space. With cutting edge research, strategic advocacy and support networks, we promote accountability among technology providers, and support policies that respect human rights.
Digitally Right carries out research, assessments and baselines, and facilitates strategy and methodology development. We provide training and mentoring services on issues, including investigative journalism, media transformation, digital rights, digital security and tackling disinformation.
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of journalists, academics, and researchers that share a common vision to create solutions for a freer flow of facts and information in an accountable and equitable manner.
We have deep market understanding, not only of Bangladesh, but also other parts of Asia. We are rooted in the community we support, and driven by the same shared goals and commitment that drives them. Our strength lies in the trust, the community have on us.
KEY PEOPLE
Badruddoza Babu
Chairperson
Award winning investigative journalist, journalism trainer and academic. Leads investigative journalism helpdesk at MRDI.
Miraj Ahmed Chowdhury
Managing Director
Journalist, researcher and project management specialist. Media and digital rights enthusiast. Keen on online research techniques.
Md. Abdul Gofur
Manager, Finance and Admin
A seasoned finance manager with over 35 years of extensive experience in the field.
Minhaj Aman
Research Coordinator
A die-hard factchecker, and expert of online sleuthing. Manages programs and research projects with the same efficiency.
Partho Protim Das
Manager, Engagement and Outreach
A passionate writer and social media manager, with a decade of experience in online media and development.
Nusrat Aditi Zaman
Program Officer
Program Officer with a legal background and a strong focus on digital policy and content governance. Works on creating and implementing programs that promote ethical digital practices and effective governance.
Tamara Yesmin Toma
Research Officer
OSINT Investigator and Researcher with experience in journalism, research, and fact-checking. Specializes in gender and religious hate speech, disinformation, and climate and environmental journalism.
Tohidul Islam Raso
Research Officer
OSINT investigator and researcher specializing in disinformation, digital rights, and platform accountability, with a background in journalism. Passionate about cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Ahamed Yaseer Abrar
Research Officer
Researcher and fact-checker with experience in combating misinformation and ensuring media platforms’ accountability. Focuses on religious and political disinformation, hate speech, policing, surveillance, and critical media studies.
Fatema Tabasum
Research Officer (Part-time)
Fact-checker and researcher with a background in Journalism and Communication, specializing in information verification. Focuses on combating disinformation and ensuring information integrity.
Neeti Chakma
Communication and Outreach Officer
Interested in data visualization, social media management, media literacy, media and cultural studies, and digital anthropology.
Sajia Afrin
Deputy Manager, Program
Seasoned media professional with expertise in project management and media research. Skilled at navigating complex media landscapes and delivering impactful solutions across media projects and initiatives.
Nuha Tajrian
Programme Officer
Technology-driven Programme Officer focusing on digital safety. Experienced in co-facilitating training and providing support in mitigating digital risks.
Saeed Mahmud Sohrab
Tech Associate
Web Developer and Content Writer with a deep fascination for emerging technologies. Studied Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka.
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