Dhaka: The International Day for Universal Access to Information will be observed here tomorrow, aligning with global efforts to raise public awareness about the right to information. This year, the focus is on “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age,” as stated by a PID release today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the UNESCO-recognized day is celebrated worldwide every year on September 28. To mark the occasion, a series of programs will be organized across the country, including in Dhaka. One of the key events will be a discussion meeting scheduled for 3 pm tomorrow at the Information Commission auditorium in Agargaon.
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam is set to participate as the chief guest. The event will also feature Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farjana as a special guest, with Secretary of the Information Commission Nur Md. Mahbubul Haque presiding over the meeting.
Prominent figures such as Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Fahmida Khanom will contribute as discussants, emphasizing the importance of access to environmental information in today’s digital era.