DHAKA, July 22, 2020 (BSS) – The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has announced the ‘AmCham Frontline Journalism Award’ today.
This initiative, in association with Masthead PR, aims to recognize and honor the valiant journalists working as the front liners in the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement programme was arranged online via video conferencing, considering the safety measures amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud was the chief guest of the programme while JoAnne Wagner, Deputy Chief of Mission, the United States Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh attended as the guest of honor, a press release said here today.
The programme was chaired by AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed and Vice President Syed Mohammad Kamal moderated the programme and briefed the participants about the ‘AmCham Frontline Journalism Award’.
Founder and CEO of Masthead PR Ziauddin Adil also spoke on the occasion and AmCham Executive Committee member Showkat Ali Sarkar delivered the vote of thank.
A good number of AmCham members, including the executive committee members, foreign dignitaries, business leaders, media representatives and other distinguished guests attended the programme.
American chamber of commerce in Bangladesh believes this initiative will motivate the journalist community and further pinpoint their irreplaceable efforts in helping the nation in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
With all the uncertainties, journalists around the world are facing many challenges of covering news during the ongoing pandemic – including health risks to reporters in the field, spreading awareness and cautionary measures during confusion and combating misinformation – while not fueling panic.
COVID-19 is casting a shadow around the world and till date, the fatalities from the deadly virus have surpassed half a million people worldwide, with thousands getting affected daily.
The number of COVID infected patients is gradually increasing in Bangladesh as well.
In this dire situation, journalists are working in the frontlines by bringing the latest news and views to keep the citizens updated about Covid-19 as well as helping the authorities concerned to make right decisions.
Following up early instances of AmCham’s commitment to support the society, this initiative, in association with Masthead PR, will acknowledge the contribution of the frontline and business journalists for their outstanding efforts and courage during the COVID-19 outbreak through the ‘Amcham Frontline Journalism Award’.
Reporters and TV camera persons from media houses (national) will be able to submit their pandemic related generic or business reports, which are focused on two perspectives – the impact of the pandemic the humanitarian ground, i.e.-impact on lives and livelihoods and in the business sector, published from 1st March to 31st August, 2020 and the deadline for submission of the reports is September 6th , 2020.
The winners will be selected after a careful assessment by a highly reputable selection committee and awarded in another programme.
Since 1988, AmCham started to operate as American Bangladesh Economic Forum (ABEF) and in 1996 established formally as The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) with an objective to promote the economic relationships between Bangladesh and the United States of America.
AmCham promote exchange of information between the U.S. and Bangladesh with a view to stimulating greater understanding about each other’s potentials and opportunities.
AmCham holds the full Membership of the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC).
AmCham Bangladesh has also been accredited as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Interested people are requested to visit website: www.amchambd.org for further details.
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