Published: 12:16 AM, 14 April 2026 Last Update: 12:19 AM, 14 April 2026
Pranay Verma proposes capacity building initiatives for journalists
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma had a meeting with Bangladesh government's Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon yesterday. AA
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on Minister of Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday (13 April 2026). They discussed wide-ranging cooperation in the information and broadcasting domain, including engagements between media and broadcasting institutions of the two countries.
Pranay Verma and Zahir Uddin Swapon agreed to enhance exchange visits of media delegations between the two countries to strengthen people-to-people relations and promote mutual understanding. The Indian High Commissioner proposed various capacity building initiatives for journalists and media professionals under ITEC program of the government of India. As part of these initiatives, a special training course for women journalists from Bangladesh will soon be organized in India.
Both officials also exchanged views on cooperation in films, including organization of film screening and film festivals in each other's country, as well as collaboration in production and post-production technological support. The Indian High Commissioner reiterated India's willingness to work with the government and people of Bangladesh to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all domains based on mutual interest, benefits and reciprocal honour.
