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
Research Officer
Journalist, Researcher and a Fact-checker. Studied Mass Communication and Journalism at BUP. Interested in Media, Politics and Digital Rights.
Neeti Chakma
Communication and Outreach Officer
Interested in data visualization, social media management, media literacy, media and cultural studies, and digital anthropology.
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.