State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury spoke at the satellite television channel Bangla TV. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, May 19, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury has called upon media outlets to work with the commitment of presenting the country’s culture, heritage, and development to the world.

“Media must rise above commercial considerations and imbue ‘Bangladesh First’ spirit in heart,” he told a discussion mark one decade of private-run satellite television channel Bangla TV at its office here today.

He also said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been working tirelessly to transform the country, giving priority to Bangladesh above all else.

Yasser urged private television channels to work as development partners of the government by practicing objective journalism and highlighting the country’s development progress.

The state minister called upon electronic media to maintain professionalism and objectivity in presenting news and broadcast healthy entertainment programme. 

Secretary General of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam Shakil, actor Helal Khan, social organization Zia Shishukishor Mela Jahangir Sikdar and Senior Joint Convener of Jubo Dal Akil Ahmed, Bangla TV chairman and managing director Syed Samadul Haque and Vice Chairman Monirul Islam, also spoke.

Media personalities, political leaders, cultural activists, and officials and employees of Bangla TV were present at the event.

The celebration began with a cake-cutting ceremony.