Personal profile
Biography
- Tajon Nasa Ritu is an enthusiastic media educator currently working as a Lecturer in the Department of Media Studies and Journalism at the World University of Bangladesh. She completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline from Khulna University. During her academic journey, she achieved remarkable success and received several prestigious recognitions. She received the Social Science Dean’s Award from Khulna University for her academic excellence. In addition, she won the Best Presenter Award at the National Seminar 2024 titled “Navigating Post-COVID Challenges and Way Forward in Bangladesh: Advancing Social Justice through Health, Equality and Development.” She was also awarded the Khulna University Academic Scholarship for four consecutive years during her undergraduate studies. In 2025, she received the Khulna University Research Grant Award for her Master’s thesis. Alongside her academic achievements, she has gained valuable professional and leadership experience in journalism, research, and communication. Before joining the World University of Bangladesh, she worked as a Campus Reporter at Risingbd.com. She also served as a Campus Research Ambassador for Be Researcher BD (BRBD) from 2020 to 2024. In addition, she worked as a Finance and Management at Lexicon. She has actively participated in several professional development programs and training workshops. These include the Youth Leadership Training on Tolerance & Inclusion (21 October to 17 December 2021), Digital Content in Traditional Media (8 September 2021), Workshop on Qualitative Research and Data Analysis through NVivo (October 2023), Mastering Fact- Checking Tools and Techniques for Verifying Social Media Content (16 September 2024), and Digital Content in Electronic Media (November 2024). Her academic excellence, professional dedication, and passion for media and communication continue to shape her journey as an emerging scholar and educator in Bangladesh.
- Alongside her academic achievements, she has gained valuable professional and leadership experience in journalism, research, and communication. Before joining the World University of Bangladesh, she worked as a Campus Reporter at Risingbd.com. She also served as a Campus Research Ambassador for Be Researcher BD (BRBD) from 2020 to 2024. In addition, she worked as a Finance and Management at Lexicon.
- She has actively participated in several professional development programs and training workshops. These include the Youth Leadership Training on Tolerance & Inclusion (21 October to 17 December 2021), Digital Content in Traditional Media (8 September 2021), Workshop on Qualitative Research and Data Analysis through NVivo (October 2023), Mastering Fact- Checking Tools and Techniques for Verifying Social Media Content (16 September 2024), and Digital Content in Electronic Media (November 2024). Her academic excellence, professional dedication, and passion for media and communication continue to shape her journey as an emerging scholar and educator in Bangladesh.
Education/Academic Qualification
Mass Communication and Journalism, MSS, Khulna University
2024 → 2025
Award Date: 16 June, 2025
Mass Communication and Journalism, BSS, Khulna University
2019 → 2024
Award Date: 09 February, 2024
External positions
Women's Affairs editor, Shuvosongho- Kaler Kantha
2019 → 2022
Campus Reporter, Risingbd.com
2021 → 2023
Campus Research Ambassador, Be Researcher BD- BRBD
2020 → 2024
Research expertise keywords
Artificial Intelligence and Communication
Generative AI
AI Literacy
AI in Education
Digital Media
Media Trust and Credibility
Technology Adoption
Social Media
Digital Journalism
Online Consumer Behavior.
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Research output
1
Article
1
Conference paper
0
Books
1
Books Chapter
2026
Shaikh, L., Islam, M.S., Rashid, M. and Ritu, T.N. (2026) ‘Adapting to a new environment: Mental health challenges among South Asian international students in Bangladesh’, Communication and Media in Asia Pacific, 9(1), pp. 49–61. doi: 10.14456/cmap.2026.5.
Research output
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Contribution to journal
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Paper
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peer-review
2025
Students' Trust in ChatGPT as an Academic Information Tool: A Qualitative Inquiry
Research output
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Contribution to conference
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Paper
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not peer-review
2024
Exploring Factors Influencing Online Buying Behavior Among Khulna University Students: A Qualitative Analysis
Research output
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Contribution to chapter
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Paper
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not peer-review
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Supervised Work
2025
Students' Trust in ChatGPT as an Academic Information Tool: A Qualitative Inquiry
Tajon Nasa Ritu, 2025, (Unpublished)
Research output
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Thesis
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Master's Thesis
2023
Exploring Factors Influencing Online Buying Behavior Among Khulna University Students: A Qualitative Analysis
Tajon Nasa Ritu, 2023, (Unpublished)
Research output
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Thesis
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Undergraduate Thesis
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Participations
2024
Digital Content in Electronic Media
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Participant)
, 27 Nov 2024 , Bangladesh
Organizer
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Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University
Activity
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Training
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Participant
Mastering Fact-Checking Tools and Techniques for Verifying Social Media Content
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Participant)
, 16 Sep 2024 , Bangladesh
Organizer
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Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University
Activity
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Training
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Participant
2023
Workshop on Qualitative Research and Data analysis Through NVivo
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Participant)
, 12 Oct 2023 , Bangladesh
Organizer
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Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University
Activity
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Workshop
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Participant
2021
Digital Content in Traditional Media
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Participant)
, 08 Sep 2021 , Bangladesh
Organizer
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Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University
Activity
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Workshop
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Participant
Youth Leadership Training on Tolerance & Inclusion
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Participant)
, 17 Dec 2021 , Bangladesh
Organizer
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Rupantarcoexistence, and developing leadership skills.
Activity
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Focused on Tolerance, diversity, inclusion, peaceful
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Participant
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Project
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Awards
2026
Social Science School Dean’s Award for Master’s Program (Nominated)
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Recipient), 2026
Dean’s Award, Bangladesh
2025
Khulna University Research Grant Award for Master’s Thesis, 2025
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Recipient), 2025
Research Grant, Bangladesh
2020
Khulna University Academic Merit Scholarship (Four Consecutive Years)
Tajon Nasa Ritu (Recipient), 2020
Academic Merit Scholarship, Bangladesh
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Membership
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Certifications
2024
National Seminar on Navigating Post-COVID Challenges and Way Forward in Bangladesh March, 6 2024 Active
Khulna University, Issued: 2024
Certificate of Appreciation
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National Seminar on Navigating Post-COVID Challenges and Way Forward in Bangladesh
2023
Advancing Local Electoral Reporting (ALERT) in Bangladesh Project Knowledge Sharing Sessions Active
Khulna University, Issued: 2023
Certificate of Participation
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Advancing Local Electoral Reporting (ALERT) in Bangladesh Project Knowledge Sharing Sessions
2021
Youth Leadership Training on Tolerance and Inclusion 2021 Active
Rupantar, Issued: 2021
Certificate of Participation
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Youth Leadership Training on Tolerance and Inclusion
2019
Voice Artist of Madaripur District Shilpokola Academy Active
District Shilpokola Academy, Madaripur, Issued: 2019
Certificate of Achievement
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Voice Artist
2009
Bangladesh Scouts Dhaka Region 2009 Active
Bangladesh Scouts, Issued: 2009
Certificate of Achievement
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Bangladesh Scouts
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Research Poster
2025
Students' Trust in ChatGPT as an Academic Information Tool: A Qualitative Inquiry
itu, T.N. (2025) Students’ trust in ChatGPT as an academic information tool: A qualitative inquiry. Research poster, Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University, 20 July 2025.
Research output
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conference
2023
Exploring Factors Influencing Online Buying Behavior Among Khulna University Students: A Qualitative Analysis
Ritu, T.N. (2023) Exploring factors influencing online buying behavior among Khulna University students: A qualitative analysis. Research poster, Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Khulna University, December 2023.
Research output
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chapter