RANGPUR, Oct 27, 2024 (BSS) - Vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University,
Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali today said that the role of media
in the country was immense in the downfall of the previous fascist regime.
 
"Now, the positive role of the country's mass media is necessary in the
construction of discrimination-free Bangladesh," the Vice-Chancellor said.
 
He viewed this while addressing a discussion meeting titled 'Role of Media in
the July Revolution' arranged in celebration of the tenth foundation
anniversary of Begum Rokeya University Journalists' Association (BRUJA) at
its office as the chief guest.
 
The Vice-chancellor congratulated all BRUJA members on behalf of the
university family on the occasion of its one decade anniversary.
 
On the occasion, with participation of BRUJA members and teachers of the
university, the Vice-chancellor led a joyous rally that paraded the roads
from in front of the cafeteria in the campus.
 
Later, the Vice-chancellor formally inaugurated the office of Begum Rokeya
University Journalists' Association on the ground floor of the cafeteria.
 
In his speech, Professor Showkat Ali called upon the journalists to expose
the discrimination, irregularities and corruption through their writings in
front of the nation with devotion and honesty.

"Despite various obstacles, the bravery shown by the journalists for the
welfare of the nation by presenting the true facts of the July revolution is
exemplary for the people of the country," he said.
 
Regarding the development of the students' skills, besides the studies of the
university students, the Vice-chancellor said it is necessary to increase the
creativity and skills of campus journalism as an extra-curricular.
 
"Campus journalism as an extracurricular will enhance the creativity and
skills of university students," he mentioned.
 
With BRUJA President Shipon Talukder in the chair, Proctor of the University
Dr. Md. Ferdous Rahman, Director of Student Affairs Md Ileas Pramanik along
with teachers and leaders of various journalist organizations addressed the
discussion.