Staff Reporter, Dhaka:
A reception was held for journalist Sahadat Hossain Kamal Khan, the newly elected Organizing Secretary of the Golapganj Upazila Press Club. The event was organized to congratulate him on his election to this organizational role, in recognition of his contributions to journalism.
The reception took place on Friday (September 18) at 5:00 PM at Cafe Noor Restaurant in Uttara Model Town, Dhaka, under the initiative of the Central Committee of the Society of National Mass Media Commission.
Hosna Khan—an advisor to the Society of National Mass Media Commission, as well as a female entrepreneur, organizer, and sports personality—attended as the chief guest. The keynote speaker was Farid Ahmed Nayan, Editor of the daily *Mahayug* and Chairman of the Media Institute and Training (MIT).
Special guests included Dr. Zahid Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice-President of the Jalalabad Journalists Association and Chairman of the Meghnapar Trust; Md. Mosleh Uddin Bachchu, General Secretary of the Dhaka Press Club; Abdul Wahab Rinku, President of the Gazipur Central Press Club; Moklesur Rahman Masum, Editor of the daily *Alokito Sokal*; Abdullah Al Mamun, Editor of the daily *Amar Praner Bangladesh*; Abul Khair, writer-researcher and Editor of the daily *Pratibimba*; and Monir Hossain Chowdhury, the organization’s former founding General Secretary.
Speakers emphasized that, alongside performing professional duties, it is crucial for journalists to remain organizationally united. They noted that journalist organizations can play an effective role in enhancing skills, fostering professional development, and ensuring media accountability. They also stressed the importance of strengthening professional relationships among journalists through increased communication and cooperation.
At the event, Sahadat Hossain Kamal Khan was honored with floral greetings and a token of appreciation. Journalists and guests present wished him success in his new role.
A.K.M. Azizul Haque, President of the Central Committee of the Society of National Mass Media Commission, presided over the event. Kalimullah Iqbal, General Secretary of the organization’s central committee, moderated the proceedings. Mahfuzul Haque, Organizing Secretary of the Dhaka Press Club, recited from the Holy Quran.
Also present at the event was the organization’s Vice-President, S.M. …Kamal Hossain and Sikandar Ali Akand; Joint General Secretary Mahfuzul Haque; Joint Organizing Secretary Mahbub Alam Jewel; Finance Secretary Firoz Ahmed Mamun; Women’s Affairs Secretary Taslima Akter; Human Rights Secretary Roman Sheikh; Library and *Akaid* (Religious Principles) Affairs Secretary Nargis Akter Smriti; Joint Transport Affairs Secretary G.M.S. Mansur; Photography and Videography Secretary Zubayer Ahmad Hasan; Social Media and Content Secretary Azharul Islam; senior journalists Al Amin and Keya Akter; Shahin Mirza; and Kamruzzaman Roni, Editor of *Notun Pata Barta*; along with journalists and organizational leaders from various levels.
The organizers stated that the primary objective of the event is to encourage journalists in the discharge of their duties by recognizing their professional achievements and organizational responsibilities. They also expressed the hope that the event would further strengthen mutual communication, cooperation, and organizational ties among the journalists.
