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DRU’s 26th founding anniv observed


Published : 26 May 2021 09:58 PM | Updated : 27 May 2021 12:44 AM

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) launched its 26th founding anniversary function on Wednesday morning with invited guests inaugurating the event by flying balloons.

This year's founding anniversary is being celebrated under the theme 'Fight-Unity-Brotherhood'.

Fisheries and Animal Resources Minister, Sham Rezaul Karim and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inaugurated the ceremony by releasing colourful balloons.

The 26th founding anniversary of the organization began with the hoisting of the national flag and the flag of Unity at the Dhaka Reporters Unity office at Segunbagicha.

National Press Club President Farida Yasmin, General Secretary Ilias Khan, former President Saiful Islam, and BNP Publicity Secretary Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie were present on the occasion.

DRU President Mursalin Nomani and General Secretary Moshiur Rahman Khan and members of the present committee were present at the time.

Hundreds of members took part in the colorful procession of DRU with drums. Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud cut the cake with the young and old members in the auditorium of Unity at noon.

Since its establishment in 1995, DRU has been conducting welfare and training programmes for its members to enhance the professional skills of reporters, develop their talents, develop professional standards, establish dignity, and develop objective and healthy journalism. 

On the occasion of the founding anniversary, a special memoir will be published on the research writings of eminent persons.

After the inauguration, a short rally was held on the DRU premises.