RAJSHAHI, April 15, 2023 (BSS) - A total of 16 journalists here today

received Taka 15.20 lakh from Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust (BJWT),
constituted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as financial assistance for the
upcoming Eid celebration.

The cheques were distributed at a function held at the office of Rajshahi
Union of Journalists (RUJ) here today.

Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and Awami League Presidium Member
AHM Khairuzzaman Liton distributed the cheques as the chief guest with RUJ
President Rafiqul Islam in the chair.

Former President of RUJ Mustafizur Rahman Khan, Joint Secretary General of
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Rashed Ibne Obayed and RUJ Secretary
Tanzimul Haque were present on the occasion.

Addressing the meeting, Liton said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is media-
friendly and the formation of BJWT is a very much benevolent task for the
journalists.

He also said the nationwide development programmes have become visible and
urged the journalists to highlight the development and successes of the
government through their objective reporting.

The mayor said this financial assistance will contribute a lot towards
improving the level of confidence of the working journalists as the Premier
stands beside them by enhancing her helping hand.