Multimedia Media Meet Marks Milestone in Sylhet
In response to the evolving challenges of journalism in the digital era—particularly the rise of misinformation and the need for instant news dissemination—the Multimedia Journalist Association Sylhet (MJAS) officially unveiled its logo and hosted a daylong training workshop on Saturday, July 12, in Sylhet.
The event brought together journalists from various districts and upazilas of the Sylhet division, who received hands-on training in photography, videography, and multimedia journalism, including television reporting. The workshop focused on professional excellence and ethical responsibility in a rapidly transforming media landscape.
The session was chaired by Masud Ahmed Rony, Convener of MJAS, and moderated by H.M. Shahidul Islam, Member Secretary. The program began with a minute of silence in memory of all martyrs, including Sylhet-based journalist A.T.M. Turab, who was killed during the historic 2024 uprising.
Key trainers included Qudrat-E-Khuda Shishir, former Fact-Check Editor of The Descent and AFP Bangladesh; Mahbubur Rahman Ripon, former president of Electronic Media Journalists’ Association and Sylhet Bureau Chief of Jamuna TV; Sajal Chatri, former EMJA president and staff correspondent of NTV; Gulzar Ahmed, former general secretary and current Sylhet Bureau Chief of Ekhon TV; Sheikh Ashraful Alam Nasir, photojournalist at The Daily Star; Anil Pal, cameraman at Ekhon TV; and Anis Mahmud, photojournalist at Prothom Alo.
The certificate-giving ceremony at the end of the training was graced by Muktabis-un-Noor, former president of Sylhet Press Club and editor of Daily Jalalabad, as the chief guest. Special guests included Ikramul Kabir Iku, current president of Sylhet Press Club and Sylhet Bureau Chief of Somoy TV; Moin Uddin, president of Sylhet District Press Club and editor of Adhunik Kagoj; Sirajul Islam, general secretary of Sylhet Press Club; Mohammad Nasir Uddin, general secretary of Sylhet District Press Club; Kabir Ahmed Suhel, editor of Probhat Bela; Nazmul Kabir Pavel, president of the Sylhet Division committee of the Bangladesh Photojournalist Association; Ashkar Amin Ibn Lasker Rabbi, its general secretary; and Suborna Hamid, president of the Women's Journalists Club.
Also present were veteran journalists M.A. Hannan, Amirul Islam Chowdhury Ehiya, and Doha Chowdhury, Sylhet correspondent of The Daily Star.
The workshop was officially inaugurated at 9 a.m. by Dr. Md. Enamul Haque Chowdhury, Advisor to the BNP Chairperson and first member of the Sylhet Divisional Sports Association convening committee. Distinguished guests included Miftah Siddiqui, Assistant Organizational Secretary of the central BNP; Rezaul Hasan Quayes Lodi, Acting President of Sylhet Metropolitan BNP; Selina Chowdhury, Publisher of Sylhet Voice; and Shakila Bobby, General Secretary of the Women’s Journalist Club.
Importantly, the proceeds from the event will be fully dedicated to covering the medical expenses of veteran Sylhet photojournalist Mamun Hasan.
