Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today inaugurated the 5th CMG Forum in Chongqing, China. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, June 10, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir 
Uddin Swapon today inaugurated the 5th China Media Group (CMG) Forum in 
Chongqing, China, alongside a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist 
Party of China and China's Vice Minister of Information.

The theme of this year's forum is "Upholding and Reshaping: The Media's 
Mission in the Intelligent Era."

Addressing the inaugural session, the minister underscored the need to 
further strengthen information exchange, content sharing and technological 
cooperation in the digital age, said a press release here today.

Swapon said international collaboration is vital to combating misinformation 
and disinformation, adding that responsible journalism and effective 
information management are essential for advancing development, peace and 
public welfare.

Swapon also stressed the importance of expanding training opportunities, 
skills-exchange programmes and joint initiatives between media institutions 
of Bangladesh and China.

Around 300 representatives from different countries, international 
organizations and media outlets are taking part in the forum.

Several artificial intelligence (AI)-based initiatives related to the media 
sector are being showcased at the event.

Participants expressed hope that the conference would open new avenues for 
global media cooperation, technology-driven information management and 
cultural exchange.