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.

Saiful Alam Chowdhury

Research Advisor

A journalist turned academic, now associate professor of journalism at the University of Dhaka. PHD candidate at Sussex Univrsity.

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.

Tamara Yesmin Toma

Research Officer

Journalist, Fact-checker and Researcher. Studied Mass Communication and Journalism at University of Dhaka.

Nusrat Aditi Zaman

Programme Coordinator

Law graduate with an avid interest in research and content moderation of digital platforms. Completed her master’s from Bangladesh University of Professionals.

Partho Protim Das

Deputy Manager, Outreach

A passionate writer and social media manager, with a decade of experience in online media and development.

Ahamed Yaseer Abrar Ifaz

Research Assistant

Researcher. A Criminology graduate from the University of Dhaka, with a keen focus on State Surveillance, Disinformation, and Critical Crime Theory.

Tohidul Islam Raso