Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam today addressed the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the “Investigative Journalism Training for July Warriors” at the NIMCO in the capital. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Nov 5, 2025 (BSS)- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam has said if the July warriors and participants in the mass uprising join the media network, then it would bring about a qualitative change in this profession.

Mahfuj made this remark today while addressing the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the “Investigative Journalism Training for July Warriors” at the National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMCO) in the capital, said a press release.

Calling upon the participants of the July mass uprising to join the media, the Information Adviser said it is essential for the July warriors to engage in the media for the sake of the nation.
 
He added that to bring about a positive transformation in the media, the July warriors must accept the challenge.

Mahfuj Alam stated that, “Still now, there are people from the Awami League who are in the media. They may not be visible in open eye, but most of the people in the second or third layers of the media are followers of the Awami League. They are trying in various ways to destabilize the country.”

Highlighting the initiatives of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for the July warriors, he said that under the ministry’s supervision, the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB), the National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMCO) and the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) are providing training for July warriors and members of the families of the martyrs of the mass uprising.

By December, at least 300 July warriors and members of martyrs’ families will receive training in journalism and film studies. 

The Adviser expressed the hope that the next elected government would continue this training initiative out of moral responsibility. 

He also urged the July warriors, members of the martyred families, and participants in the mass uprising to join the ongoing journalism and film-related training programs implemented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Addressing the July warriors, he said, “In spirit, thought, and motivation, you are July warriors. But, in your professional life, the ‘July warrior’ identity must not overshadow your creative work. Your professional role should be in favour of truth, Bangladesh, and its sovereignty.”

He also called on them to apply the knowledge gained through training in their professional fields.

The event was presided over by NIMCO Director General Nur Md. Mahbubul Haque. NIMCO Deputy Directors Mohammad Abu Sadek and Sumona Parveen also spoke at the event. 

Training participants Aminul Islam Imon and Soheli Tamanna shared their experiences and expressed gratitude to the Information Adviser for organizing the timely and relevant training program.

The event was conducted by Institute Assistant Director Tanzim Tamanna. At the end of the program, certificates were awarded to some 16 July warriors who completed the training. Officials of the National Institute of Mass Communication were also present.