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RAJSHAHI, Dec 11, 2025 (BSS) - Speakers at a participatory meeting here today stressed that strong and constructive relations between the administration and the mass media are essential for accelerating development activities.

They said the media continues to play a pioneering role in identifying public problems, highlighting them objectively, and supporting efforts to resolve those issues.

The observations came when members of the Rajshahi Editors Forum (REF) paid a courtesy call on Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid at his office conference room.

REF President Liakat Ali, Vice-president Afzal Hossain, General Secretary Ahsan Habib Apu and executive members Akbarul Hassan Millat and Sohel Mahbub joined the meeting.

Commissioner Bazlur Rashid said the Rajshahi region has vast potential across various sectors, though challenges remain in agriculture, industry, education and health.

Describing the mass media as an essential partner in development, he said the administration can become more effective when the media provides accurate information and constructive criticism.

He sought the cooperation of journalists in promoting the region's development priorities, strengthening city management, protecting the environment and expanding modern education.

The commissioner said the administration is eager to work with responsible media organisations and expressed hope that Rajshahi will remain at the forefront of national development, with the media serving as a key partner in that progress.