Financial assistance cheques distributed to 16 journalists in Barguna by Journalist Welfare Trust
Barguna Sadar Correspondent
Grants from the Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust for the 2026–27 fiscal year were officially distributed today among 16 journalists from Barguna district for medical treatment and financial support.
A cheque distribution ceremony was organized by the Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust at 12:00 pm on Wednesday at the Barguna Journalists’ Union conference room, presided over by Barguna Journalists’ Union President M. Harun-or-Rashid Rinku.
A.B.M. Rafiqul Islam, Director (Admin and Finance) of the Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust, delivered the keynote speech at the event, which was moderated by Barguna Journalists’ Union Vice-President Mushfiq Arif. Additional Deputy Commissioner Animesh Biswas, Additional Superintendent of Police Ishtiaq Ahmed, and Member Secretary of Barguna District BNP S.M. Humayun Hasan Shaheen attended as special guests.
Speaking at the program, guests highlighted that the government remains committed to supporting the welfare of media personnel. They noted that journalists serve as the "fourth estate" of the nation and play a vital role in national development through objective reporting.
During the event, financial assistance cheques totaling Tk 8 lakh were handed over to 16 selected journalists to assist with medical expenses and financial hardship. Representatives from various print and electronic media organizations were present at the ceremony.
