UNO Hasnat Khan Advises Journalists to Be More Responsible in Reporting the Truth

Md. Al-Amin, Cumilla (Special Correspondent ):

"Journalists must be wise and responsible in their role of reporting the truth because they are the conscience of the nation and the eyes of democracy," stated Mohammad Abul Hasnat Khan, Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Administrator of the Upazila Parishad. He made the remarks as the chief guest at a farewell reception for Md. Raihanul Islam, Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Administrator of Debidwar Municipality, and an introductory meeting for the 45th-anniversary celebration committee of the "Debidwar Upazila Press Club," which symbolizes "glory, tradition, and struggle."

The event was held on Saturday, August 23, in the afternoon at the local 'Diana Restaurant' in Debidwar, Cumilla.

He further commented, "Due to the disunity, division, compromising attitude, and political sycophancy among journalists, their journalism is being questioned in many cases. The fact that the Debidwar Upazila Press Club has been on its path of 'tradition and struggle' for 45 years is undoubtedly a matter of pride for the local journalists."

The meeting was presided over by ABM Atiqur Rahman Bashar, the founder and president of the Debidwar Upazila Press Club, and moderated by Abdul Awal Bhuiyan. The main speaker was Professor Md. Ahsan Parvez Khokon, Principal of Debidwar Sujat Ali Government College. Special guests included Md. Raihanul Islam, the outgoing Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Administrator of Debidwar Municipality, along with Professor Abu Hanif, former Principal of Debidwar Sujat Ali Government College; Md. Mizanur Rahman, Upazila Project Implementation Officer; Md. Siddiqur Rahman Amin, and Engineer Mahbub Alam Bhuiyan, among others.

Other speakers included journalists Md. Maynal Hossain, Akhter Hossain, ATM Saiful Islam Masum, and Shafiqul Alam Rajib.

Following the discussion, the 27-member preparatory committee and various sub-committees for the 45th-anniversary celebration of the Debidwar Upazila Press Club were introduced, with a plan to hold the celebration in January 2026. The committee's convener is ABM Atiqur Rahman Bashar, and the member secretary is Md. Enamul Haque. The meeting also expressed deep sorrow over the death of the late journalist Bibhu Ranjan Sarkar.

Caption: The chief guest of the event, Debidwar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Abul Hasnat Khan, and the photo of him presenting a crest of honor to the outgoing guest AC Land Md. Raihanul Islam.