“My research interests lie at the intersection of health communication, media framing, multimedia & AI in Journalism. Through my research, I seek to understand how media and emerging technologies shape communication, information, and society.”
My research on the role of Community Radio SagorGiri in promoting health awareness among adolescent girls in Sitakunda examines how community-based media can contribute to health communication, knowledge sharing, and social empowerment. The study has been accepted for publication in Communication and Media in Asia Pacific (CMAP), Volume 9, Number 2.
My research on the coverage of mob lynching incidents in Bangladeshi mainstream news portals examines headline tone and the portrayal of victims, exploring how news narratives shape public understanding and representation of mob violence. The study has been accepted for publication in BGC Trust University Journal, Volume 8, 2025.
My research on the presentation of COVID-19 news in Bangladeshi media examines news coverage through the lens of constructive journalism, focusing on how media can move beyond problem-oriented reporting to provide contextual, solution-oriented, and socially constructive narratives. The study was published by CJEN Bangladesh, with the support of DW Akademie.
Presentation of Covid-19 News in Bangladeshi Media: Constructive Journalism Perspective
Our research on the transformation of multimedia journalism in Bangladesh explores how technological advancement and changing media practices are reshaping news production, storytelling, and journalistic roles. The study is currently under review for publication in Communication and Media in Asia Pacific (CMAP), Volume 9, Number 2.
Independently Done & Ongoing Research
1. Framing Student Suicide in South Asia: A Comparative Critical Discourse Analysis of Gender, Causality and Responsibility
This comparative study examines how student suicide is represented in leading English-language newspapers across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It focuses on framing, gender, causality, responsibility, and the discursive construction of suicide narratives.
2. Football Fandom in Bangladesh During the FIFA World Cup 2026
This study explores football fandom in Bangladesh during the FIFA World Cup 2026, focusing on fan identities, media engagement, emotional attachment, and patterns of participation.
3. Digital Health Literacy Among Higher Secondary Students in South Chattogram, Bangladesh
This research investigates the level and patterns of digital health literacy among higher secondary students in South Chattogram. It explores students’ ability to access, evaluate, understand, and use health information through digital media.
4. Media Coverage of Mob Lynching During a Period of Political Transition in Bangladesh
This study examines how Bangladeshi online news media covered mob lynching incidents during a period of political transition. It focuses on news framing, headline construction, victim and perpetrator portrayal, and the attribution of causes and responsibility.
5. ChatGPT Use Patterns Among Secondary School Students in South Chattogram, Bangladesh
This study explores how secondary school students in South Chattogram use ChatGPT for academic and everyday purposes. It examines usage patterns, motivations, perceived benefits, challenges, and students’ engagement with AI-assisted learning.
6. Media Framing of the 2026 Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh: A Study of Mainstream Media Coverage
This research examines how mainstream Bangladeshi media framed the 2026 measles outbreak, including health risks, causes, prevention, public response, and institutional responsibility. The study seeks to understand how media narratives shape public understanding of emerging health concerns.
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