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GAIBANDHA, April 6, 2025 (BSS) - Speakers at a function today said journalists can play a vital role in the effective implementation of development projects, especially those undertaken by non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

"NGOs implement various welfare projects to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor, backward and underprivileged segments of society. Journalists, as important stakeholders, can play a positive role and help implement these welfare activities more efficiently," the speakers emphasized.

They made the comments at a view-exchange meeting organized by World Vision Bangladesh, a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization, with journalists of the district at a restaurant in the town this noon.

Uttom B. Das, Area Programme Manager of World Vision Bangladesh, briefed journalists about the organization's ongoing activities in the district.

He said the organization has been working since 2022 on several issues, including nutrition, prevention of child marriage, child protection, environmental development, climate change, and introducing health insurance for children and their guardians.

Debashis Ranjan Sarker, Communications Manager of World Vision Bangladesh, responded in detail to questions raised by journalists.

Field Coordinator Md. Alvi Hussain Bhuiyan, Senior Programme Manager Joseph Mardy, Programme Officer Albert Sarker, and other officials were also present on the occasion.

Over 30 journalists from print and electronic media took part in the view-exchange meeting.