Khulna:Ten veteran journalists were honored by the Khulna Press Club (KPC) for their 40 years of service to journalism, recognizing their significant contributions to the field and society.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the felicitation event took place at the KPC banquet hall on Saturday night, organized by KPC with support from North Western University. The honored journalists received crests and traditional scarves to mark their long-standing commitment to journalism.
The journalists recognized were Ashraf-ul-Haq, editor and publisher of the daily Prabaha; Munir Uddin Ahmed, Khulna bureau chief of The New Nation; Kazi Motahar Rahman, executive editor of Khulna Gazette; Sheikh Abu Hasan, special correspondent of the online news portal Charcha; Muhammad Abu Tayeb, Khulna bureau chief of NTV; Sheikh Didarul Alam of UNB; Masudur Rahman Rana, news editor of the daily Somoyer Khobor; Md Anisuzzaman, Khulna bureau chief of Natun Diganta; Md Ershad Ali, Khulna bureau chief of Naya Diganta; and Md Zakir Hossain, editor of the weekly Kolahal.
The event was attended by Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju as the chief guest. Other notable guests included Professor Anwarul Kadir, North Western University Chairman Mizanur Rahman, Greater Khulna Development Action Coordination Committee President Ashrafuzzaman, civic leader Sardar Abu Taher, and women entrepreneur Shamim Sultana Shilu. KPC President Mostafa Sarwar presided over the event, and it was moderated by General Secretary Md Tarikul Islam.
Speakers at the event emphasized that journalism is not just a profession but a powerful tool for social change. They commended the journalists for their integrity, courage, and objectivity over their lengthy careers, inspiring younger generations despite challenges. The importance of utilizing the experience and wisdom of senior journalists to strengthen journalism in the country was also highlighted.