Speaker urges journalists to present true history of independence

 
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Thursday called upon the journalists to present true history of Liberation War and nation's struggle for independence before the new generation.

"Media plays a significant role in upholding Liberation War spirit. Reporting on Liberation War is essential to let the new generation know the true history of independence," she said.

The Speaker was addressing as the chief guest the Bazlur Rahman Smriti Padak-2022 Awarding ceremony at Liberation War Museum Seminar Room in the capital, BSS reports.

Jury Board Chairman and Dhaka University former Vice-Chancellor Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique chaired the function while Liberation War Museum Trustee Asaduzzaman Noor, MP, Jury Board members Nawazish Ali Khan and ASM Samsul Arefin and Liberation War Museum Trustee Sarwar Ali also spoke.

Daily Star reporter Amirul Rajib and Dainik Samakal special correspondent Rajib Noor jointly won best reporting award 2022 in print media category while Jamuna Television reporter Habib Rahman received the award in electronic media category.

Awami League Presidium Member and Deputy Leader in the House Begum Matia Chowdhury and Washika Ayesha Khan, MP, were present in the programme.