Khulna: A day-long workshop titled “See the Truth, Be the Change” on civic education and youth engagement was held today at Khulna University. Jointly organized by the Bangladesh Election Commission and UNDP, and supported by the Khulna University Debating Club Naiyayik, the workshop took place at the conference room of the Central Library, with participation from students across various disciplines.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inaugural session featured remarks from Professor Dr Md Nazmus Sadat, Director of Student Affairs at Khulna University. He highlighted the significance of informed and conscious participation by the younger generation, who constitute a major portion of the country’s voters, in building a strong and well-guided state. He also emphasized that the upcoming election is a pivotal event in determining the nation’s future, warning against the dangers of false and misleading information.
The workshop included sessions focusing on civic education, information disorder, identifying distorted and manipulated content, fact-checking tools, and the development of responsible information-sharing practices. The sessions were conducted by key figures such as Md Sohel Samad, Senior District Election Officer of Khulna, Md Moniruzzaman, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Bangladesh Election Commission, and Ahmed Reza, a senior broadcast journalist from Jamuna Television.
A youth dialogue and a question-and-answer session were also part of the event. The main objective of the workshop was to raise awareness among young people about civic responsibilities and democratic processes, enhance their ability to identify fake and misleading information, and encourage verification before sharing information. Special emphasis was placed on developing critical thinking through interactive learning methods and real-life examples.