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KHULNA, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS) - Additional Divisional Commissioner of Khulna, 
Muhammad Asadul Haque, on Monday underscored the importance of objectivity 
and brevity in news reporting, particularly during the election period. 

He was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of a two-day 
training workshop on election-time journalism organized by the Press 
Institute of Bangladesh at the Khulna Circuit House.

He said journalists should avoid unnecessary analysis and excessive wording, 
presenting information clearly and concisely so that facts remain transparent 
and confusion is minimized.

"The role of journalists is vital in raising public awareness and encouraging 
voters to choose the right candidates," he said, adding that courageous 
reporting on injustice, corruption, irregularities and oppression helps the 
administration take effective action.

The workshop featured resource persons Sultan Mahmud Badal, Deputy Editor of 
the Daily Amar Desh, freelance journalist Ziaur Rahman, and journalist and 
teacher Nazia Afrin Monami of ULAB.

The programme, moderated by Sanowar Shahin of PIB, was also addressed by 
Enamul Haque, Convener of the Khulna Press Club, Rafiqul Islam Tutul, its 
Member Secretary, Mohammad Rashidul Islam, President of Metropolitan 
Journalists' Union, Khulna, and its General Secretary Abdur Razzak Rana.

A total of 50 journalists from print, electronic and online media 
participated in the workshop held at the Circuit House conference room, while 
another 45 journalists from nine upazilas of the district attended a separate 
session at the Humayun Kabir Balu Auditorium of Khulna Press Club.

Later, the chief guest distributed certificates among the participating 
journalists.