RANGPUR, June 14, 2022 (BSS) - The role of media, the fourth pillar of a state, is undeniable in establishing good governance in the society and enhancing transparency and accountability in all tiers of public services.
 
Deputy Principal Information Officer (Additional Charge) at Rangpur Regional Office of the Press Information Department (PID) Md Tauhiduzzaman said this virtually at a views-exchange meeting with journalists today as chief guest.
 
Rangpur Regional Information Office of the PID organized the event titled 'Role of Media in Establishing Good Governance' at its office with Director of Rangpur District Information Office ASM Kabir in the chair.
 
Assistant Information Officer at Rangpur Regional Office of the PID Md Rupal Miah moderated the meeting participated by local journalists working in different electronic and print media.
 
The chief guest briefed the participating journalists on the activities of the Press Information Department (PID) and its field level offices.
 
“The media is a mirror of the society and serves as a bridge between the government and the people. If there is independent media in any society, state and country, there will never be famine for free flow of information,’ he said.
 
He said the government has enacted the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2099 to ensure free flow of information.
 
“The RTI Act states that any person has the right to information,” he said and urged the media to work with utmost sincerity and accountability to play the most crucial role in establishing good governance.
 
ASM Kabir said the government has formed an Information Commission to ensure the right to information although common people are yet to know much about their right to information.
 
The Information Commission carries out various programs for wide publicity of the RTI Act, 2009 among the mass.
 
“The media brings various irregularities and problems of the society before people making it easier for the authorities to establish good governance. The role of the media is vital in establishing good governance,” he added.