DHAKA, March 01, 2020 (BSS) – Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin
Chaudhury today said media of Bangladesh is passing its golden epoch as the
scope of working in addition to functionality of media have expanded to a
great extent.
“The government under the prudent guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina has enabled the print and electronic media to express their
independent views freely. It is the humble duty of the journalists to provide
people with true and objective news,” a press release here quoted her saying
that.
She was addressing the 3rd founding anniversary of private television
channel Nagorik Television.
She also urged authorities of the television to create a work-friendly
and positive atmosphere for the newsmen.
She hoped that Nagorik TV will move forward with the spirit of Liberation
War and acquiring knowledge as well as enthusiasm from the historic March 7
speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, added the
release.
Terming March as the most important month for Bangladeshis, Dr Shirin
urged all members of Nagorik TV to let the nation, especially the younger
generation, know about Bangabandhu by broadcasting programmes on his entire
life.
On the occasion of the founding anniversary, she congratulated Nagorik TV
officials and employees.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGME)
Chairman and Managing Director of Nagorik TV Rubana Haque, Prominent
Educationist Rasheda K Choudhury and General Secretary of Jatiya Press Club
Farida Yasmin, among others, spoke on the occasion.