Media's role is key to resist fundamental forces: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said the role of media is vital to stop the fundamental forces that are trying to push the united states backward.
"The radical teams have already been trying to push the united states backward for a long time," he said while inaugurating the golden jubilee programme of Bangladesh Betar’s Khulna Kendra through video conferencing from his Minto road official home in the administrative centre, reports BSS
Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Hasan said right now, various plots 're going on against the country, even while misinterpretations and fatwas happen to be being issued about various issues.
"These fatwa-manufacturers have created instability in the society by issuing fatwas at differing times," he added.
Hasan, also the Awami Group joint standard secretary, said in this context, the function of mass media, including radio, is vital.
He said mass media should prepare suitable programmes so that the country could possibly be taken forwards and the near future generation can prepare themselves to face the upcoming issues with a mixture of patriotism and skill.
"We have to give priority to our culture and tradition on entertainment and then we can have the united states to the dream vacation spot of Bangabandhu by facing the aggression of sky-culture," he said.
Greeting the staff of Bangladesh Betar's Khulna centre in the occasion its golden jubilee, the info minister said betar (radio) is normally involved in everything in the history of the country's traditions and culture.
Noting that Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra may be the biggest accomplishment of Bangladesh Betar, this individual said MA Hannan, the then president of Chittagong Awami Group, read out the declaration of independence, given by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, right from Kalurghat Betar Kendra in 1971.
Hasan said through the 1971 Liberation War, Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra inspired all of the freedom-loving people of the united states, while Betar has also played a significant role in the country’s reconstruction after its independence.
Mentioning that radio provides been playing a vital purpose in addressing COVID-19 crisis too, he said radio broadcasting through the use of Bangabandhu Satellite will begin soon looking to enhance its services.
Information Secretary Khwaja Mia and Director Standard of Bangladesh Betar Hosne Ara Talukder joined the function through online, while Khulna Metropolis Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleq, Chairman of Khulna District Council Sheikh Harun Ur Rashid were present at the function found in Khulna with Betar Kendra’s regional director Bashir Uddin found in the chair.
