Policy for newspapers assured again

He, however, stressed need for objective journalism for greater national interest. Democracy can not be firmly rooted unless events are not projected objectively, he said while addressing as chief guest the installation of the newly elected office bearers of the executive committee of Khulna Metropolitan Union of Journalists. The function was held at the press club auditorium.

Presided over by MUJ member Md Zakir Hossain, the function was addressed by, among others by Khulna city Mayor Shaikh Tayebur Rahman, BFUJ president Mozammel Huq and secretary general Ruhul Amin Gazi, president of Khulna Press Club Liaquat Ali and newly elected general secretary of MUJ HM Alauddin.

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The minister said both print and electronic media are enjoying now "freedom". But they to also a great role to play to serve the people and the country through objective reporting without being politically biased, the minister said.