Department of Mass Communication and Journalism of Rajshahi University (RU) yesterday began its 20th founding anniversary celebrations with tree plantation, photo and book exhibition and free blood donation programmes.
Planning Minister AK Khandker inaugurated the programme, organised by Journalism Alumni Forum of Rajshahi University (JAFRU), by releasing pigeons and balloons at RU Senate Bhaban as the chief guest.
Speaking at the programme, he urged the department's students to be more attentive in studies as they are the future journalists. He also stressed the need for technical support for the students to turn them into human resources.
Rajshahi City Corporation Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, RU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Muhammad Nurullah, the department Chairman Prof Moshihur Rahman and JAFRU President Sazzad Hosen also spoke at the programme chaired by RU Vice Chancellor Prof Abdus Sobhan.
Later, around 1,000 people including teachers, former and present students and guests brought out a colourful procession on the campus.
A seminar titled "Mass media and journalism culture in Bangladesh" was also held at Senate Bhaban.
Press Institute of Bangladesh Director General Prof Dulal Chandra Biswas presented a key-note paper at the seminar.
The News Today Editor Riaz Uddin, journalist Abed Khan, Daily Shokaler Khobor Editor AKM Rashid Un Nabi, Daily Bhorer Kagoj Editor Shamol Datta and Dhaka University journalism department Prof Dr Golam Rahman were present.
Soruce : The Daily Star
