BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Abdus Salam has called on all journalists from Kishoreganj living in the capital to work unitedly.
He said, “My ancestral roots lie in Kishoreganj. That’s why I always rush to attend any of your events. I believe if you work in unity, it will lead to reforms in the state and changes in society.”
Abdus Salam made these remarks as the chief guest at the ‘Inauguration Ceremony of the Newly Elected Committee’ organized by the Kishoreganj Journalists’ Forum in Dhaka, held on Saturday at FARS Hotel & Restaurant in Paltan, Dhaka.
Among the speakers at the event were BNP Organizing Secretary and President of Kishoreganj District BNP Shariful Alam, President of Greater Mymensingh Journalists’ Association Molla Jalal, Secretary General Uday Hakim, former Joint Secretary of the Central Committee of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal GM Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan Sobuj.
Abdus Salam further said, “Journalists are the mirror of the nation. What they show is what the nation accepts. It is the duty and responsibility of a professional journalist to keep the people of the country in peace and guide them to the right path.”
At the event, he also pledged to always stand by the welfare of Kishoreganj’s journalists.
Shariful Islam stated, “One’s birthplace should always be given priority. The birthplace is the dearest and most cherished place to every individual. It is part of our roots, culture, heritage, and identity. Love, respect, and a sense of duty towards one's birthplace are essential for every citizen. As a child of Kishoreganj, I am proud. Those of us who have established ourselves through our merit must stand by every person of our district in their times of need. He added, ‘Call a spade a spade.’”
He continued, “The media is called the conscience and mirror of the nation. We urge you to call white white and black black. Even if I am black, call me black—do not spare me. Let us not dishonor those students and citizens of this country who sacrificed their lives to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh. We want a Bangladesh where there is no discrimination or division. A state where the fundamental rights of every citizen are ensured. A country where the state takes full responsibility for the underprivileged. A corruption-free country where there is no extortion or land grabbing. A country where our mothers and sisters can live with dignity. We want a humane Bangladesh where everyone respects one another.”
Erfanul Haque Nahid said, “To ensure the overall development of Kishoreganj, journalists of this forum need to play a more active role. In the coming days, this committee will undertake that important work. At the same time, we are considering establishing a permanent office in Dhaka. We wish to move forward with everyone’s cooperation.” General Secretary Jahangir Kiran added, “If you stay with us, the Kishoreganj Journalists’ Forum in Dhaka will soon have a permanent office. Please pray for us and stand by our side from the bottom of your hearts.”
The event was presided over by Kishoreganj Journalists’ Forum President Erfanul Haque Nahid and conducted by Senior Vice President Hamid Mohammad Jasim. A welcome speech was delivered by the organization’s General Secretary Jahangir Kiran.
Other speakers included Mosharraf Hossain, Convener of Mymensingh Journalists’ Association; Rafique Mohammad, President of Netrokona Journalists’ Forum Dhaka; M Monirul Alam of Jamalpur Journalists’ Forum Dhaka; KM Shahidul Haque, former President of Dhaka Sub Editors Council; Hafizur Rahman Hira, Vice-President of the Central Committee of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal; Nasir Uddin Bhuiyan Ratan, Acting President of the Itna-Mithamain-Astagram Association Dhaka; Chartered Accountant Fazle Elahi Arif; industrialist and former student leader Aminul Islam Sujan; Rajendra Chandra Dev Montu, former President of Kishoreganj Journalists’ Forum Dhaka; Vice-President and senior reporter of Daily Janata Shafiqul Islam; Joint Secretary M Shahjahan; Multimedia In-Charge of Daily Jugantor and Office Secretary of Kishoreganj Journalists’ Forum Dhaka Zobaer Ahsan Jaber; Managing Editor of Daily Destiny Abul Hasan; Executive Members Ibrahim Khalil Khokon, Jannatul Ferdous Panna, Mostaq Ahmed Liton, among others.
The program began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by the forum’s Treasurer Enayet Ullah. Seven distinguished journalists were honored at the event. They were Mrinal Krishna Roy, RM Debnath, Azizul Haque Ershad, Manoj Roy, Muhammad Belayet Hossain, Rajendra Chandra Dev Montu.
Besides, the newly- elected committee was welcomed with flowers. The final segment of the event featured a grand cultural program.
