Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the journalists to remain vigilant against any rumour and misleading information.

She said when two journalists’ delegations met her at the official Ganabhaban residence in the capital this morning.

Urging people to stay alert against rumors, the Prime Minister also said various measures were taken by her government for the overall development of the journalist community.

"If I am voted to power again, I will again donate money to the trust," she said.

The journalists forwarded several demands that included forming the 10th wage board in accordance with the Awami League's election manifesto of 2024 and thus taking appropriate measures to implement the wage board award after its declaration.

Omar Faruque led the BFUJ delegation and spoke on the occasion.

Other delegation members of the Editors Guild Bangladesh, Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Abul Kalam Azad was present while, editor-in-chief of DBC News  Manzurul, Islam,  Daily Jugantor Editor Saiful Alam, Bangladesh Journal Editor Shahjahan Sardar, Bhorer Kagoj Editor Shyamal Dutta, Bangladesh Protidin Editor Naem Nizam, editor-in-chief of Global  TV Syed Ishtiaque Reza,  editorial board Chairman of The Asian Age Shoaib Chowdhury,  editor of the Energy and Power Mollah M Amzad Hossain spoke on the occasion.

BDST: 1827 HRS, JAN 03, 2024
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