The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of Rajshahi University is one of the leading centers in Bangladesh for teaching-learning and research in the field of communication, media and culture. It is the second oldest academic institution in the country opened to study and research in this specified discipline, developed with the essences of different branches of knowledge like social science, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, history and much more.

The first priority of DoMCJ is to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers. For accomplishment of this, students are provided with the opportunity to acquire aliberal education to the extent of their abilities, achieve competence in their discipline, explore the significant issues confronting society, and develop a heightened sense of responsible citizenship.

Keeping this in mind, the academic program at DoMCJ is aimed to:

-be responsive to the needs of students in a rapidly changing society and to new developments in the understanding of communication, media and society;

– assist students to become mature adults capable of continuous self-education;

-develop awareness of self, others, and the environment;

– develop understanding of various approaches to knowledge;

– develop the ability to choose values critically.

Established in 1992, the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism has long been recognized as a leader in journalism education in Bangladesh. The School has produced thousands of distinguished graduates. The BSS and MSS programs prepare students for dynamic careers in many traditional and new fields—working in media industries, or in other industries but within communications, and as entrepreneurs.

At present almost two hundred and fifty students are engaged in learning the discipline of Mass Communication and Journalism. Around 200 Under-Graduate and 50 are Post-Graduate students comprises the number. It may not be left to mention that some students are doing M. Phil and PhD research in this department.

Many of the former students of this department are now working efficiently in almost all the leading national newspapers, such as Prothom-alo, Samakal, Kaler Kantha, Ittefaq etc., television channels such as NTV, Jamuna TV, Somoy TV, Independent TV, Channel 24, Maasranga TV, Channel I, ATN, ATN news etc., online news portals. Many are working at radio channels, news agencies of the country and at different local news media.

Former students of this department are now serving in different Government offices, international organizations, multi-national companies, development sectors, NGOs and corporate houses is also considerable.

The department has been giving leadership in the sphere of cultivation of University based unrestrained thought and free intellect. The spirited role of this department in the political catastasis and towards establishment of democracy in the country has been nationally recognized. It is of immense pride that this department is a befitting brother-in-arms of the students and the teachers of other public universities of the country who created glorious history, the elements being their courageous role and self-sacrifice dedication at time of all progressive movements and transitional periods and crisis of the soil and the nation.