PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Nishat Parvez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Before joining Jahangirnagar University, she served as a Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies at Stamford University Bangladesh.
Nishat began her professional career as a sports journalist at Boishakhi Television. She later joined Channel i, one of Bangladesh’s leading media organizations, where she worked as a newsroom editor for five years. Her professional and research experience also includes work with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi, Red Orange Communications in Dhaka, Bangladesh Nari Progoti Sangha, and the University of Bergen in Norway. She has published research in national and international academic journals.
Nishat has received several international fellowships, including the U.S. Department of State’s Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Fellowship in 2014, the Fojo Media Institute’s International Training Programme (ITP) Media Asia Fellowship in 2021–2022, and a fellowship from The Asia Foundation.
She is currently a doctoral candidate in Communication and Journalism at the University of Oregon in the United States. She earned an MA in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom, as a Commonwealth Scholar in 2019. Her master’s dissertation, titled “Bangladeshi Media in a ‘Democratic’ System,” examined the relationship between media and democracy in Bangladesh. She previously completed both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka.
For a complete, up-to-date list of publications, see her Google Scholar and ResearchGate pages.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Political Communication
AI and Democracy
Journalism Practice
Gender, Media, and Diversity
Technology and Society
JOURNAL PAPER
Parvez, N. (2025). Fighting gendered misinformation and harassment on social media for Bangladesh’s female journalists . Media Asia, 52(4), 618–640. https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2025.2534739
Parvez, N., & Ofori-Parku, S. S. (2025). Click online, commit offline: Social media’s nexus with political efficacy and participation among Bangladeshi students. Oxford intersections: Social media in society and culture. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/9780198945253.003.0074
Parvez, N. (2022). The impact of social media in mobilizing the Road Safety Movement (2018) in Bangladesh, Journal of Journalism and Media Studies, 4, 1-16. https://jmsju.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JMS-Media-Journal-2022-20-02-2023-1.pdf
Parvez, N. (2021). Navigating Corporate Pressures: An Investigation of News Selection During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Print Journalism. The Jahangirnagar Review-C, XXXII, 521-532.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Ahn, S., Parvez, N., de Parrie-Turner, J., Walker, L., Pimentel, D. (2026). Enhancing Indigenous Cultural Heritage Engagement Through Augmented Reality Smartglasses: The Roles of Presence and Place Attachment. Meaningful XR, Portland, Oregon, United States, May 30-31.
Parvez, N. (2025). Instagram Stories as Micro-Ethnographies: A Classroom Activity on Media, Identity, and Visual Culture. Graduate Teaching Showcase, AEJMC Annual Conference 2025, San Francisco, California, United States, August 7-10. (Live Demo Session)
Parvez, N. (2024). ‘Religious Discourse in Bangladeshi Politics: Unraveling Media Influence on Identity and Stability’, IAMCR Annual Conference 2024, Christ Church, New Zealand, 30 June-4 July
Parvez, N. & Ofori-Parku, S. S. (2024). ‘Click, Empower, Engage: Social Media's Nexus with Political Efficacy in Bangladeshi Students’, ICA Annual Conference 2024, Gold Coast, Australia, June 20-24.
Parvez, N. (2023). ‘Reading Between the Laughs: An Analysis of Audience Interpretations of Racial Justice Texts from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’, AEJMC Annual Conference 2023, Washington D. C., United States, August 7-10.
Parvez, N. (2023). ‘Social Media and Political Influence: Analyzing the use of Facebook by Political Parties in Bangladesh’, South Asia Conference of the Pacific Northwest 2023, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, May 5-6
Parvez, N. (2023). ‘Leveraging the power of mainstream media to eliminate the violence against women in Bangladesh’, AEJMC Southeast Colloquium 2023, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States, March 2-4.
BOOK CHAPTER
Parvez, N. (2020), Gender Discrimination in Media: Bangladesh Perspective, in Women’s Voice: A search for feminist consciousness, Hussain, N. A. & Jolly, P. (ed.)., PP. 439-455, Dhaka: Sangbed.
AWARD
- Top Student Paper Award 2025 in Public Diplomacy Division at the International Communication Association (ICA)
- Graduate Division Dissertation and Thesis Award 2025-26, University of Oregon
- Diversity in Research: Leaders for Change Award, 2023-24, Division of Graduate Studies, University of Oregon
- First Place, Lenslist Spectacles Community Challenge (2026)
Ko-Kwel: He Carries a Story (Augmented Reality Storytelling Project) - Served as a Research Team Member on the award-winning AR storytelling experience developed using Snap Spectacles and Lens Studio.
- Project received first place in the Lenslist Spectacles Community Challenge for excellence in immersive storytelling and community-centered narrative design.
- Honorable Mention, Webby Awards (2025)
Otter Rock: Beneath the Surface (AR storytelling experience)
University of Oregon Snap AR Scholars Program (Research Team Member)
• Collaborated on an augmented reality storytelling experience about the Otter Rock Marine Reserve using Lens Studio (WebAR and Spectacles platforms).
• Project recognized for innovation in immersive storytelling and public science communication.
• Developed in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. - Finalist, Auggie Awards – Best Societal Impact (2025)
Otter Rock: Beneath the Surface
• Selected among top projects recognizing innovation in immersive technology for social impact.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary research connecting AR storytelling and environmental awareness.
WORKSHOP
NCA Institute for Faculty Development (IFFD), National Communication Association, Virtual Training, July 7–11, 2025, Duquesne University, USA
Research Project
Science Communication Research Grant, University of Oregon (2025–2026) (Co-PI). Testing TikTok vaping cessation videos using sequential source transitions (expert → ex-vaper) and threat-to-efficacy framing. ($3000)
Dale Leathers Memorial Fund Award Grant 2026, National Communication Association (NCA): For the project ‘Communication, Democracy, and the 2024 Revolution in Bangladesh’ ($500)
OTHER
Reviewer
- International Communication Association Annual Conference 2023-Present.
- AEJMC Annual Conference 2023-Present.
- NCA Annual Conference 2023-Present.
- Communication Studies Journal, Taylor and Francis Group, 2024-25.
- Journal of Public Diplomacy, 2025-26.
Invited Lectures and Presentations
2026:
Journalism Ethics in Practice: Truth, Harm, and Responsibility in the Digital Age. Guest Lecture, JCOM 303: Media Ethics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA.
2024:
• Ethics of AI in Journalism, Guest Lecture for JCOM 303 Media Ethics Course, University of Oregon, USA
2023:
• Gender and Media in Non-Western Societies, Guest Lecture for Media and Society Course, University of Oregon, USA
• Undergraduate Journalism Students’ Orientation, Guest Lecture, Stamford University, Bangladesh
Panel Presentation
From Bias to Balance: Reimagining Global Media Narratives
International Community Topic Category Winner
Presenter: Nishat Parvez, Nishtha Yadav, Nahla Bendefaa, and Stella Zhang
University of Oregon Graduate Research Forum, 2024
• Participated in a panel discussion examining global media narratives, with a focus on addressing bias and promoting balanced reporting strategies.
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| JMS 207 | Social Processes and Institutions | 2nd Year |
| JMS 502 | Communication Research | Masters |
| JMS 401 | Global Communication And Media System | 4th Year |
| JMS 514 | Multimedia Journalism | Masters |
| JMS 307 | Public Relations | 3rd Year |
| JMS 403 | Information and Communication Technology | 4th year |
| JMS 521 | Film Appreciation | Masters |
| JMS 407 | Advertising | 4th year |
| JMS 306 | Development Communication | 3rd Year |
| JMS 204 | Editing | 2nd Year |
Academic Info
Period: 2019-20
Master of Arts in Media Practice for Development and Social Change
Dissertation: Bangladeshi Media in a ‘Democratic’ System
Advisor: Prof. Raminder Kaur (Anthropology)
Period: 2015
Master of Social Sciences in Mass Communication & Journalism
Period: 2011-14
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Mass Communication & Journalism
Thesis: The Political Economy of the Emergence of 'Valentine's Day' in Bangladeshi Media
Advisor: Dr. Khorshed Alam
Experience
Position: Associate Professor
Position: Assistant Professor
- Taught a range of undergraduate courses, including Editing for Print and Television, Development Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Processes and Institutions, and Internet and Communication Technology. At the graduate level, taught Film Appreciation, Research Methodology, and Multimedia Journalism.
- Contributed to academic leadership as a member of the Academic Committee, participating in curriculum development and examination oversight.
- Organized and coordinated various study tours, cultural programs, and campus events.
- Served as a Residential Teacher, managing a women’s dormitory, and held the position of Supervisor of Student Affairs, overseeing student welfare and activities
Position: Lecturer
- Successfully completed university-assigned courses and actively participated in academic governance as a member of the Academic Committee, contributing to curriculum development and examination processes.
- Served as a co-advisor to student organizations, including the Film Club and Book Club.
- Coordinated and managed a variety of cultural programs and events.
- Held the position of Residential Teacher, overseeing the operations of a women’s dormitory, and served as Supervisor of Student Affairs.
Position: Lecturer
Period: 2016-2017
- Completed university coursework in: Newspaper Editing and Design, Broadcast Techniques and Technology, Interpersonal, Organizational, and Public Communication, Feature Writing, Editing and Desktop Publishing, History and Development of Journalism, and Web Journalism.
- Actively contributed to multiple university committees, including the Academic Committee, Public Relations Committee, Freshman Orientation Committee, and various Cultural Committees.
Activity
Position: Fellow
Period: 2021-22
Media Fellow | ITP Media Asia 2021| Sweden| September 2021-October 2022
· Training on capacity building for sustainable media self-regulation
· Participating thematic webinars and meetings to outline a change initiative plan
Position: Alumni
Period: 2014-Present
Fellow (Study at US Institutes) | US Department of State & University of Washington | USA | 22 June- 24 July, 2014
· Training on new media and journalism
· Understanding community media and traditional media
· Voluntary services at food bank, agricultural farm etc.
· Visit to US Congress and other renowned media houses
Position: Member
Period: 2021-23
Contact
Nishat Parvez
Associate Professor
Department of Journalism and Media Studies
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Email: nishatjms@juniv.edu
