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As part of the ongoing celebrations for Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2026, the Department of Information Studies at East West University (EWU), in collaboration with the UNESCO Dhaka Office and MILNetBD, successfully organized a vibrant inter-university speech competition on 26 October 2026 at university premises. Centered around the highly relevant theme, "Importance of Media and Information Literacy in the Age of AI," the event provided a dynamic platform for young minds to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital ethics, and critical information processing.

The competition drew enthusiastic participation from students representing leading institutions, including Dhaka University (DU), North South University (NSU), Jahangirnagar University (JU), and Daffodil International University (DIU), alongside talented contestants from various academic departments across East West University. Participants presented diverse insights and compelling arguments on how media and information literacy help youth to navigate an increasingly AI-driven information ecosystem with critical discernment and ethical responsibility.