Sampratik Deshkal celebrates 12 Years of publication
Sampratik Deshkal, a prominent publication, recently celebrated its 12th anniversary in an informal ceremony held at an auditorium in Dhaka.
The event was graced by Bangla Academy President Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque, as the chief guest.
The celebration commenced with a welcome speech by Eliash Uddin Palash, editor of Sampratik Deshkal.
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The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Chairman of Radiant Pharmaceuticals Md Nasser Shahrear Zahedee, economist and political analyst Professor Dr Mahbub Ullah, researcher Tamim Naushad, poet and former secretary Pranab Kumar Chakraborty, and political analyst and researcher Raich Uddin Arif, who also shared their thoughts on the occasion.
Professor Abul Kasem emphasised the need for distinctiveness in journalism. "With so many media outlets in the country, no single news platform can truly reach the people unless it adopts a different approach," he said.
Nasser Shahrear Zahedee highlighted the importance of progressive and unified thinking in the media industry. "Even a small ray of light from Sampratik Deshkal can have a far-reaching impact. From now on, we must move forward with free thinking, an objective mindset, and a vision to build a patriotic society that serves both the people and the country," he stated.
Addressing the role of media in fighting authoritarianism, Dr Mahbub Ullah noted, "Fascism lingers, even though those at its root may have vanished. However, others continue to exist in society. To eradicate the remnants of fascism, newspapers can be a powerful tool. If we use the press to uphold freedom of speech and the right to express opinions, we can achieve great things for the nation."
Editor Eliash Uddin Palash reflected on the journey of Sampratik Deshkal, stating, "We launched this publication over a decade ago with the aim of bringing positive change. We have witnessed many societal transformations, and Bangladesh continues to move forward through various challenges. We, too, are a part of these ongoing changes."
