BSS
  02 Sep 2024, 20:38

Sports Adviser stresses on investigative journalism 

DHAKA, Sept 2, 2024 (BSS) - Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib 
Bhuyain said investigative journalism is very much needed to bring out the 
irregularities and inconsistencies of the country's sports field.

He was speaking in a view exchange meeting with sports journalists regarding 
the overall development in the sports arena of the country at the National 
Sports Council on Monday.

"You have already done many investigative reports and I hope you'll continue 
the investigative report in the future. We'll bring out the irregularities 
and inconsistencies of the game through the investigation report." said the 
sports adviser. 

He hoped objective and investigative reports from the media in the cleaning 
campaign of the sports arena and also requested the sports journalists to 
keep a watchful eye so that irregularities and corruption do not occur 
anywhere.

The sports adviser said the youths are now losing interest in sports and the 
ministry would take initiative and pay attention to revitalize the youth.
 
He also hoped that the journalists would try to inspire the youths through 
their journalism.

The adviser highlighted the important role of sports journalists in the 
development and progress of sports. He said, "Corruption occurs in sports 
organizations through syndicates. Sports involved/organizing student 
representatives and sports journalists have been included to avoid 
syndicates."

In the discussion, emphasis is placed on ensuring accountability in all 
aspects of sports.

The journalists also expressed their various opinions for highlighting the 
irregularities and inconsistencies in the sports field. 

Sports adviser, after listening to the opinions, observations and complaints 
of the journalists, said these constructive comments would be reviewed and 
consider seriously. 

Youth and Sports secretary Dr Mohiuddin Ahmed, National Sports Council 
secretary (joint secretary) Aminul Islam and other officials of the ministry 
were also present there.