BNNRC
A two-day workshop on ‘Fact Checking and Verification Techniques in News Reporting’ ended here on Sunday urging the participating journalists to be more responsible in writing news and earn credibility. Organised by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication ( BNNRC) with support from Internews Network, the two-day workshop was attended by 26 journalists representing print, electronic and online news organizations based in the capital. The day-two sessions highlighted topics like, fighting fake news, circular reporting, verifying images and videos, analyzing common mistakes in journalism, being balanced and impartial and overcoming biases and using neutral language. Speakers at the concluding session said that journalists cannot always guarantee presenting ‘genuine and original information’, but getting the facts right is essential in journalism. . Guest of Honour, Shah Alamgir, Director General of Press Institute of Bangladesh in his concluding remarks at closing session, said “There is a difference between intentional mistake and unintentional mistake. You must practice honesty, accuracy and fairness. These 3 principles will make your stories credible and have newsworthy merit.” Alamgir also said, “If you must practice journalism you must be professional. You should be more responsible and be honest in checking your fact for credible news and earn trust of your readers or audience.” Syed Zain Al Mahmood, Country Director of Internews addressing the closing session said, “You are very capable and show skeptical attitude. University Grants Commission (UGC)
University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh accorded a grand reception to three newly-appointed national professors for their enviable achievements and contribution in many areas of human activities. They are Prof Emeritus Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Prof Emeritus Dr. Anisuzzaman and Prof Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury. UGC organized the programme at its Auditorium recently to honour the national professors for the first time. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, MP graced the reception ceremony as Chief Guest. Md. Sohrab Hossain, Secretary, Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education was present as Special Guest on the occasion. Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC presided over the ceremony. Dr. Md. Khaled, Secretary, UGC delivered the address of welcome. Terming National Professors as lighthouse of the knowledge, the Education Minister said that the nation and country has been enlightened by their knowledge, skills and wisdom. The Minister thanked the UGC for organizing such a programme to accord the reception to the renowned educationists. UGC Chairman, in his presidential speech, observed that these eminent educationists have given correct directions to the nation at various crisis moments of the country. The people will follow their footprints of these enlightened educationists. ERA InfoTech Ltd
ERA InfoTech Limited (ERA) signed an agreement with CAPM Venture Capital & Finance Limited (CVCFL) for supplying NBFI Core Solution, Loan Origination, HR & payroll and other applications at CVCFL’s Conference Room recently. Mustafizur Rahman, Managing Director, CVCFL and Md. Serajul Islam, CEO, ERA InfoTech Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. Md. Moktadir Hossain, SVP & Head of Business, Md. Hossain Khan, VP & Head of Treasury, Mr. Tanvir Hasan, VP & Head of Finance & Accounts, Md. Sadique Al Anam, AVP & Head of Corporate Finance, Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain Chowdhury, AVP & Head of IT of CVCFL and Mr. Tauhidul Hoque, CTO, Mr. A.S.M. Nurun Nabi, Head of Business, Mr. Anwar Hossain S.AGM, Mr. Mohsin Kobir, AGM & Head of Banking of ERA and other officials from CVCFL and ERA were present on this occasion, says a press release.
