Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud said, "Bangladesh's development and progress is recognized by the world community today and it is the moral responsibility of our media to show the people that the country is moving forward."
The minister made this assertion while unveiling the cover of the book 'Jatir Pita Sheikh Mujib' published by the Department of Mass Communication at the Ministry's meeting room on Thursday afternoon. Major General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, Director General of Ansar and Village Defense Forces implementing the project, Additional Secretary of the Ministry Farooq Ahmed and Project Director Dewan Omar Farooq spoke on the occasion.
The Information Minister said that if the development and progress of the nation is to be continued, if the country is to be delivered to its dream destination, it is not possible with the frustrated people. People will be frustrated if bad news is always served and development of the nation is not possible with frustrated people. If any negative news has news value, it must be published. But at the same time, it is very important to inform the people about the progress that Bangladesh is making today, leaving behind Pakistan and India.
Hasan Mahmud, in response to a question from reporters about the BNP's negative comments on the formation of the Election Commission through the President's dialogue with various political parties, said that the Election Commission was formed through the President's dialogue last time as well. And the fact that Mahbub Talukder, who from time to time disagreed with many of the Commission's decisions and some called it pro-BNP, also got a place as Election Commissioner through dialogue, proves that the formation of Election Commission was right in this manner and the dialogue was effective.He hoped that the BNP would move away from the negative politics of not saying everything at this time. What they are saying on the streets, they can say in the dialogue.
The 200-page book 'Jatir Pita Seikh Mujib' contains photographs and quotations from various events of Bangabandhu's life from 1940 to 1975.
The country has come so far because of women empowerment, Information and Broadcasting Minister added.
Dr Hasan Mahmud attended the 'Lifestyle and Bridal Industry Awards and Expo 2021-Majestic Affair' as the chief guest organized by the non-government organization 'Women Leadership Corporation' at Dhaka Sheraton Ballroom in the capital on Thursday.
In his speech, the Minister said, “The country has come a long way today due to the empowerment of women. In addition, the empowerment of women in the country is due to the far-sighted thinking of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. There is no alternative for women to come forward as entrepreneurs to reach the dream address of Bangabandhu.
Maria Mrittik, Nusrat Chowdhury, Parsa Fatema, Nabi Ismail and other women entrepreneurs spoke about their success in the programme. On behalf of the organizers, Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud handed over a memento of honor to the entrepreneurs of lifestyle and wedding decoration industry.
