The Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD) and The Climate Watch (TCW) are proud to announce the selection of eight Bangladeshi journalists for the CPRD–TCW Reporting Fellowship 2025.
This fellowship aims to strengthen climate journalism in Bangladesh by supporting in-depth, evidence-based reporting ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025.
The climate journalists were selected through an open call that drew an exceptional response – nearly double the number of applications received in 2024. This reflects the growing interest in climate and environmental reporting across the country.
After a rigorous and competitive evaluation process, the eight fellows were chosen for their compelling story ideas covering critical issues such as climate finance, loss and damage, just transition, biodiversity, renewable energy, and community resilience.
Through mentorship and editorial support, the fellows will produce high-impact stories in Bangla or English, connecting Bangladesh’s climate realities with the global narrative.
All published stories will include the acknowledgment: This story was supported by the CPRD–TCW Reporting Fellowship 2025.
The 2025 CPRD–TCW fellows are:
• Sajibur Rahman, The Financial Express
• Mehedi Al Amin, Protidiner Bangladesh
• Rukaia Islam, Alap
• Raihan Ahmad, www.jagonews24.com
• Md Asaduz Zaman, The Daily Star
• Mizanur Rahman Yousuf, The Business Standard
• Sheikh Tanjir Ahmed, Banglanews24.com
• Naushad Ali Husein, Freelance Journalist
This fellowship was jointly launched by CPRD and The Climate Watch in 2024, this fellowship aims to build the capacity of Bangladeshi journalists to report on global climate negotiations and translate complex policy debates into accessible, impactful storytelling for both national and international audiences.
The program reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to amplifying voices from the Global South and ensuring that Bangladesh’s climate challenges and innovations are effectively represented in global climate discussions.
