DUJA's Silver Jubilee
Do journalism for people's welfare
Urges Justice Habibur
Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman yesterday urged the young journalists to practice journalism for ensuring welfare of all, which would be reflected in their work.
The former chief adviser to a caretaker government also said press freedom in the country has increased recently.
But newspapers of the country are still ranked in lower position than that in the Maldives, he said, calling upon all to advance Bangladeshi media further.
Justice Rahman was speaking as the chief guest at a discussion at TSC organised by Dhaka University Journalist Association (DUJA) marking its 25th anniversary.
Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman said many a media in the country is destroying objectivity, impartiality, and independence being noticed now. “A number of newspapers is being used for personal interest and for the interest of business or some quarter."
He urged DUJA's beginning journalists to prepare for taking the country's journalism to a height of standard. “Newspapers have been playing historic role in all movements and all aspects since the past. The chance still remains and will be remaining in the days to follow.”
“Honest, free, and impartial journalism is necessary for that,” he said, urging the cubs to neither be influenced nor be benefited by anyone and not to be involved in corruption.
Matiur also said the editors and publishers need the training first, as a newspaper does not do well or attain acceptability if the editor and publisher are not trained well.
DU Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique said the core of journalism is objectivity and independence and every journalist should work with objective attitude.
“We can overcome all problems if we carry out our duties properly and with responsibility.”
Khairul Anwar, founding member of DUJA, presided over the discussion while DUJA president Rakib Ahammed presented a survey report on “What media we want”.
Prof Arefin Siddique opened the silver jublee programme of DUJA prior to the discussion followed by a procession.
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