Bangladesh Women Journalists’ Forum
A reception was accorded to journalist Farida Yasmin on her election as the Jatiya Press Club’s (JPC) first woman General Secretary organised by Bangladesh Women Journalists’ Forum (BWJF) at the club on the fifth instant. “Farida Yasmin is the first woman to become the General Secretary of Jatiya Press Club; this is something which she did not achieve in a single day. Our women have been proving their efficiency in every sector,” journalist and columnist Syed Abul Maksud told the reception as the main speaker. The function was attended, among others, by senior journalists including former BFUJ President Shahjahan Miah, former Managing Director of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Mofakkharul Anam, former JPC General Secretary Swapan Kumar Saha, BFUJ Secretary General Omar Faruque, Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) President Shakhawat Hossain Badsha and General Secretary Mursalin Nomani, television channel News 24 Chief News Editor Shahnaz Munni, Advisory Editor of the Asian Age Mostafa Kamal Majumdar, BWJF senior Vice-President Rozi Ferdous and Vice-President Mahmuda Chowdhury. General Secretary of the forum Sharmeen Rinvy moderated the event when Farida Yasmin was honoured with a crest and citation. President of the forum Mamtaz Bilkis Banu presided over the event.
Garment Sramik Trade Union Kendra
A rally organised by Garment Sramik Trade Union Kendra was held in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Friday. In the programme the leaders of the organisation bitterly criticized the price spiral of the essentials including rice. They demanded salary enhancement of the garment employees. The speakers also demanded formulation of democratic labour law and introducing ration. A procession was also brought out in the city in favour of its demands. The rally was addressed, among others, by Acting President of the organisation Kazi Ruhul Amin, its General Secretary Joly Talukder, central leaders Sadekur Rahman Shamim, Ziaul Kabir Khokon, Dulal Saha, Shafiqul Islam and Raju Ahmed. President of the organisation Advocate Mantu Ghosh presided over the function.
