RAJSHAHI, April 29 (V7N) — The 8th founding anniversary of the Daily Desh Pantar was celebrated in Rajshahi with a colorful program attended by political leaders, journalists, and social figures.

The event, held at a city restaurant, featured Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator and Metropolitan BNP General Secretary Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Riton as chief guest. He emphasized the importance of media freedom and constructive journalism, noting that the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman values freedom of speech. He urged the press to continue presenting accurate and objective news to strengthen national development.

Special guests included freedom fighter Ershad Ali Isha, Administrator of Rajshahi District Council; Sabina Yasmin, Additional Superintendent of Police; Mobasher Ali, President of Rajshahi Metropolitan Jatiya Nagorik Party; Liaquat Ali, President of Rajshahi Editors Forum; and Sh.M. Saju, President of Rajshahi Television Journalists Association.

Speakers such as Dr. Sadiqul Islam Swapan (BFUJ Assistant Secretary General), Hasan Millat (Rajshahi Journalist Welfare Association Chairman), and Shariful Islam Joni (Metropolitan Jubo Dal Convener) highlighted the role of responsible journalism in reflecting people’s aspirations. Ahsan Habib Apu, a reporter of Desh Pantar, delivered the welcome speech.

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