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MASTUL Foundation arranged roundtable discussion about the role of mass media in building a new Bangladesh Paraphrase
Published : Sunday, 15 December, 2024 at 5:54 PM, Count : 358
The MASTUL Foundation hosted a significant MASTUL Foundation discussion meeting titled "The Role of Media in Shaping a New Bangladesh" at the prestigious Sagar-Runi Hall of the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity. The event brought together fearless journalists who braved the streets during the tumultuous July uprising, sharing their unwavering dedication to truth and justice. The program was graced by Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Honorable Chief Advisor, as the chief guest. He applauded the MASTUL Foundation for its thoughtful initiative, stating, “We dream of a Bangladesh where journalists can serve the nation without fear of harm or threats. I call upon media leaders and proprietors to prioritize the safety of journalists before sending them to the field.” The event became a poignant moment of reflection as journalists who faced harrowing experiences during the uprising recounted their stories, expressing emotions they had long held in silence.  

Thirteen remarkable journalists were honored as Brave Warriors for their courage and resilience. The honorees included: Nasir Uddin Shoaib, Senior Reporter, Daily Sangram,HassIt is worth noting that MASTUL Foundation runs multiple community service projects, including schools, madraan Mahmud, Reporter, Desh TV ,Sumanta Chakraborty, Staff Photojournalist, Daily Janakantha  Arefin Imon, Senior Mobile Journalist, Bangladesh Times,Akhtar Habib,Journalist,Channel I,Rahmatullah,Journalist,SA TV,Manzurul Karim, Photojournalist,Daily Kaler Kantho,Mohammad Nayeem, Reporter,Khabor Sangjog,Nadia Sharmin,Senior Reporter,Ekattor TV,Md Hasan Biswas,Cameraman,My TV,Shafiqul Islam Jewel,Staff Reporter,Barta Bazar,Akram Hossain,Lead Reporter,Daily Kalbela,Ismail Hossain Johnny, Senior Video Journalist, Jamuna Television  

Kazi Reaz Rahman, the founder and executive director of MASTUL  Foundation, expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "The MASTUL Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to societal advancement. During our work with the injured students and citizens of the July uprising, we recognized the pivotal role played by the media in guiding society during such critical moments. This event is our humble tribute to their extraordinary contributions. I feel deeply honored to stand alongside these brave journalists."  

The program was presided over by Mohammad Shahidul Islam, President of the Dhaka Journalists Union, and included speeches from distinguished guests such as Ahmed Faiz, Senior Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh; Abu Saleh Aknan, President of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity; Mainul Hasan Sohel, General Secretary of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity; and Rafique Mohammad from Daily Inqilab, among other luminaries.  

This memorable event not only celebrated the courage of journalists but also underscored the indispensable role of media in building a brighter and more resilient Bangladesh. It is worth noting that MASTUL Foundation runs multiple community service projects, including schools, madrassas, orphanages, and elderly care homes, providing care and shelter for hundreds of orphans and elderly individuals. Additionally, MASTER's project schools in several districts support over a thousand underprivileged yet talented students with educational materials, health services, nutritious food, and protection of child rights.

It should be noted that MASTUL Foundation's multifaceted social service activities include its own school, madrasa, orphanage and old age home where more than a hundred parentless orphans/orphaned students and the elderly live. Apart from this, more than a thousand underprivileged talented students are being provided health, nutritious food, child rights and basic needs in project schools in some districts. Besides, to stand by the people of the country in the medical sector, through the 'MASTUL Aid' project, more than half a hundred disabled crippled patients injured in road accidents are being supported with wheelchairs and prosthetic legs along with medical services. MASTUL Foundation has sewing training centers, computer training centers through which the underprivileged population is being empowered. Apart from this, more than 1000 people have been made self-reliant through the Zakat self-reliance project. MASTUL’'s main work is the burial-burial service project, through which more than 3000 bodies have been buried since the start of the corona. There is MASTUL Mehmankhana, from where hundreds of helpless low-income people are fed in one day.


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