World Press Freedom Day observed at RU, Barisal

Rajshahi University Journalist Association (Ruja) and Barisal Reporters Unity yesterday observed World Press Freedom Day.

Ruja brought out a procession on the campus celebrating this year's theme "Let Journalism Thrive! Towards better reporting, gender equality and media safety in the digital age" and held a seminar at the university's deans' complex, reports our RU correspondent.

Speakers urged the authorities concerned for ensuring freedom of the media for the right practice of democracy.

Barisal Reporters Unity brought out a procession and held a discussion in Barisal city where participants demanded immediate implementation of the 8th wage board for journalists working outside Dhaka, and their security, adds our Barisal correspondent.