The second anniversary of the national daily, Daily Best News, was celebrated with great fanfare and a festive atmosphere. On Saturday, a discussion meeting and event marking the anniversary were held at the EDB Trade Centre, located at 93, Karwan Bazar, in the capital. The event was presided over by Md. Nur Hakim, Editor and Publisher of Daily Best News, with former Supreme Court Appellate Division Justice Md. Zainul Abedin attending as the chief guest. Kamal Chowdhury, Acting Editor of Daily Best News, was present as a special guest. Other notable attendees included Faruk Hossain, Managing Editor of Dainik Sakaler Samay; Manjur E. Aziz, Executive Editor and Chief News Editor; Md. Mehedi Hasan, Chief Executive Officer; prominent industrialist Habibur Rahman; and Afroza Sarkar, Mofassal (Regional/District) Editor of Daily Best News, along with various other distinguished guests from different professional backgrounds.
The event was hosted and moderated by T. I. S. Beauty, a staff reporter for Dainik Sakaler Samay.
In his address as the chief guest, former Justice Md. Zainul Abedin remarked that journalism is a responsible and challenging profession. A journalist must constantly acquire new knowledge and skills, enriching their own expertise to apply it effectively in their work. He noted that journalism is not merely limited to reporting news; rather, it offers a unique opportunity to serve the nation and its people.
Read nextMP Principal Selim Bhuiyan Lays Foundation Stone of Nat Mandir at Homna Central Municipal CrematoriumHe emphasized that journalists should be accorded due respect and dignity—not just as individuals, but as responsible professionals. No one should dare to belittle the journalists of this country. True journalism must be dedicated to the welfare of the nation and its people, requiring a courageous and responsible approach in revealing the truth.
At one point in his speech, he remarked, "No matter what anyone says, the truth will eventually come to light"—implying that the truth can never be suppressed forever; it will inevitably be revealed. He wished Daily Best News continued success and urged the publication to maintain its commitment to objective, impartial, and public-interest-oriented journalism. In his address, Md. Nur Hakim, Editor and Publisher of Daily Best News, remarked that journalism is a noble profession—one in which a journalist evolves into an institution in their own right. Society comprises individuals from diverse fields, such as judges, doctors, and engineers, each with their own distinct roles. A professional journalist, however, must possess knowledge and experience across a wide spectrum of subjects; for by delivering objective reporting, they contribute significantly to the nation, its people, and the state. He urged all the journalists present at the event to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
During this vibrant celebration marking the second anniversary of Daily Best News, attendees expressed their wishes for the publication’s continued growth and prosperity. The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony and a cultural program.
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