The Department of Media and Mass Communication (MMC), from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS), organized a “Meet The Editor” seminar, on the 27th of July 2019 at the Media Studio on the university’s campus premises, focused on understanding the transformation of journalism in the country. Mr. Nayeemul Islam Khan, the Group Chief Editor of the Daily Amader Notun Shomoy, the Daily Amader Orthoneeti, the Daily Our Time, and the online news portal, Amader Shomoy.Com, graced the program as the chief guest. He presented an intriguing discussion on ‘Contemporary Bangladeshi Journalism: Trends & Challenges’.
As a renowned journalist and media personality, Mr. shared his experiences in the media and journalism sectors, highlighting his struggling journey from the early 90s to the early 00s, working towards building the dynamic brands that he leads today. The program provided the students with the opportunity to learn about the recent industry trends through informative interactions throughout the session.
Prof. Dr. Tazul Islam, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, delivered the welcome speech, while Mr. Niaz Majumdar, one of the Senior Assistant Professor, and Ms. Afroja Shoma, one of the Assistant Professors of the MMC Department hosted and presented the event. Together they presented Mr. Khan with a token of appreciation for his valuable time and contribution towards the session. Several faculty members and administrative officials attended the program, along with the students, all of whom made the initiative a great success.