National campus journalism festival at Chittagong University on 10 December, registration until 17 November

The 'CUJA National Campus Journalism Fest-2026' is going to be organised with campus journalists from across the country. The Chittagong University Journalists' Association (Chobisas) is the host organisation of this edition of the festival, which will be held for the third time in the country.

The festival's member secretary and Chobisas joint general secretary Muntaz Ali confirmed the matter in a press release on Wednesday (11 November) giving details of the event.

The press release said the festival will be held at Chittagong University on 10 December. Interested delegates can register until 11:59pm on 17 November. The registration fee has been set at Tk 350 per person. Interested delegates can confirm participation by filling in the designated registration form.

Organisers said members of around 60 journalist organisations from different universities in the country will take part in the festival, held under the slogan 'In truth, courage and struggle'. One of its main aims is to bring together young campus journalists from across the country, as well as increasing professional skills, exchanging experiences and strengthening mutual unity and solidarity.

The day-long programme includes the 'Best National Campus Journalist Award', seminars, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, exhibitions of selected news, a traditional pitha festival, and a cultural evening and concert.

Under the 'Best National Campus Journalism Award', prizes will be given in three categories. In the Investigative News category, reports based on in-depth investigation and research will be recognised; in the Feature News category, creative, informative and human story-based reports; and in the Television-Multimedia category, the best report.

In addition, the seminars will discuss contemporary issues, challenges and new trends in journalism. Distinguished journalists and personalities of the country's media will take part in the panel discussions. The storytelling sessions will present real experiences and important stories from journalism. There will also be an exhibition of selected news by campus journalists from different universities.

On the event, member secretary Muntaz Ali said: 'The CUJA National Campus Journalism Fest is not just a festival; it is an important platform for campus journalists from different universities of the country to come together, exchange experiences and sharpen their professional skills. We hope that through this event, the practice of truthfulness, courage and responsible journalism among young journalists will be strengthened further.'

He also said: 'We are hopeful that with the participation of members of around 60 university journalist associations of the country, the festival will turn into a lively gathering. We seek the sincere cooperation and participation of all campus journalists to make the event a success.'