CJEN Bangladesh Convenes Culminating Workshop for Strategic Development Plan

The Communication and Journalism Educators’ Network (CJEN) Bangladesh held its Strategic Development Plan Culminating Workshop on Friday, April 11, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Al-Amar Lebanese Cuisine in Gulshan, Dhaka. The workshop was followed by a networking dinner.

This important event marked the culmination of ten consultation meetings held over the past six months, as CJEN Bangladesh finalizes its draft Strategic Development Plan aimed at enhancing journalism and communication education in the country.

Key committee members participating in the workshop included Mahady Hasan, Md. Shazzad Hossain, Sarkar Barbaq Quarmal, Muhammad Abdul Kader, Nazia Afrin, and Md. Aminuzzaman from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB); Rezwan Ul Alam and Shariful Islam from North South University (NSU); SM Imran Hossain and Shameem Reza from Dhaka University (DU); Rani Ramos from American International University Bangladesh (AIUB); Mosharraf Hossain from Stamford University; Menhaz Hoque from Jagannath University; Nadia Rahman from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP); Sarwar Kamal and Yeasr Silmy from BGC Trust University; and Prashanta Kumar from Port City University.

The workshop also featured participation from DW Akademie, a key international partner, with Priya Esselborn (Project Lead Bangladesh), Jimi Amir (Project Coordinator), and Istiaq Nur Muhit (Project Associate) in attendance.

Facilitators from among the committee have been designated to lead specific sessions, with roles including managing time, guiding discussion, generating feedback, and encouraging participation as the network refines its strategic roadmap. The CJEN Bangladesh Strategic Development Plan aims to chart a forward-looking vision for capacity-building, curriculum innovation, and inclusive collaboration across academic institutions.