TekSHOI Media Collaboration
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The TekSHOI Media Collaboration (TMC) is a year-long initiative dedicated to empowering local journalists in Cox’s Bazar to produce high-quality, ethical, and impactful investigative reporting. Co-led by BetterStories Limited and the Cox’s Bazar Union of Journalists (CBUJ), and supported by Free Press Unlimited, Article 19, and the European Union, the project is part of the Collaboration Lab (Round 2).
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TMC addresses critical gaps in the local media landscape—limited resources, inadequate training in investigative techniques, and the absence of standardised reporting practices. These challenges have contributed to misinformation, sensationalism, and underrepresentation of complex humanitarian and environmental issues in the region.
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Through focused capacity-building efforts, ethical journalism training, and collaboration among local reporters, TMC seeks to strengthen public accountability and elevate the voices of Cox’s Bazar. The initiative specifically supports journalists in covering urgent topics such as the Rohingya crisis, climate change, and humanitarian challenges, ensuring that stories from the ground are told with accuracy, integrity, and depth.
Cohort Starts: October 2024
Cohort Ends: September 2025
TekSHOI Media Collaboration Journey
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TekSHOI Media Collaboration Modules
Module 1 : Ethical Journalism
Covers journalism ethics, codes of conduct, handling ethical dilemmas, inclusive reporting on marginalised groups, and digital ethics.
Module 2 : Climate Change Reporting
Focuses on climate science, adaptation plans, environmental indicators, climate journalism, solution-focused reporting, and climate justice stories.
Module 3 : Advanced Storytelling for Journalists
Teaches feature writing, case studies, incident investigation, data and digital storytelling for impactful journalism.
Module 4 : Fact-Checking Tools and Combating Misinformation
Covers journalism ethics, codes of conduct, handling ethical dilemmas, inclusive reporting on marginalised groups, and digital ethics.
Module 5 : Regional Geopolitics
Focuses on climate science, adaptation plans, environmental indicators, climate journalism, solution-focused reporting, and climate justice stories.
Participants Testimonial
Rokshana Akter Shomi
Staff Reporter, Dainik Cox’s Bazar
As a TekSHOI Media Collaboration Participant, the workshop significantly improved my journalism. Key sessions like Geography and Gender-based reporting enhanced my analytical and inclusive storytelling skills, applied in an investigative report on over-tourism in Cox’s Bazar. Ethical Journalism strengthened my commitment to responsible practices. I built valuable connections and my report on over-tourism drove awareness and action. The workshop reshaped my goals to inspire change and improved my ability to handle complex issues. I am committed to ethical journalism and recommend future fellows prioritise ethics and seize opportunities.
Toufiqul Islam Lipu
Cox's Bazar correspondent, Independent Television
The TekSHOI Media Collaboration significantly improved my skills, particularly through the Data Journalism and Ethical Journalism modules. I applied these new skills to an investigative report on 'Child Marriage in Cox's Bazar', which successfully used data-driven journalism to expose the issue and raise public awareness. The programme also fostered collaborations with local NGOs and officials, reinforcing my commitment to fair and ethical reporting. Overall, the beneficial workshop provided practical skills and a supportive environment, influencing my long-term goal of pursuing more impactful, data-driven journalism.
Montosh Badaggya
Cox's Bazar Correspondent, Ekhon TV
The TekSHOI Media Collaboration provided me with invaluable skills and knowledge. The sessions on 'Data Journalism' and 'Ethical Journalism' were particularly impactful, enhancing my ability to conduct thorough investigations and report with integrity. I applied these learnings in my reporting assignment, which also helped me build strong professional relationships with key individuals and fellow participants. My work has contributed to increased awareness on important social issues. The programme has significantly shaped my long-term goals, inspiring me to pursue impactful and responsible journalism. I am committed to promoting ethical practices and am grateful for the supportive learning environment and practical skills gained.
Lokman Hakim
Contributor, The Climate Watch
As a TekSHOI Media Collaboration Participant, the workshop significantly improved my journalism. Key sessions like Geography and Gender-based reporting enhanced my analytical and inclusive storytelling skills, applied in an investigative report on over-tourism in Cox’s Bazar. Ethical Journalism strengthened my commitment to responsible practices. I built valuable connections and my report on over-tourism drove awareness and action. The workshop reshaped my goals to inspire change and improved my ability to handle complex issues. I am committed to ethical journalism and recommend future fellows prioritise ethics and seize opportunities.
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Sarwar Azam Manik
Staff Reporter
"The climate change module was incredibly useful for my reporting. I now focus on providing solutions in my articles, a significant change in my fieldwork. The training helped me build strong relationships with people in the field and apply what I learned about climate risk to the coastal communities of Cox's Bazar. I'm inspired to continue working on climate issues and with affected communities. The program prepared me to tackle complex challenges in development and humanitarian sectors. I'm committed to ethical journalism and positively representing the fellowship. My advice to future fellows: gain knowledge and apply it honestly and meticulously in the field, always cross-checking information.