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RANGPUR, June 19, 2025 (BSS) - Speakers at a discussion meeting today said that the role of the media in building a conscious society and a developed nation is immense.
 
They expressed this opinion at the event titled 'The Role of Media in Building a Conscious Society and a Developed Nation' held at the conference room of Sundarganj upazila parishad in Gaibandha district.
 
The Rangpur Regional Information Office of PID organized the meeting for local journalists, said a press release issued here tonight.
 
Sundarganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Raj Kumar Biswas attended the event as the chief guest with Information Officer of Rangpur Regional Information Office Md Farhad Ahmed in the chair.
 
Assistant Information Officer of Rangpur Regional Information Office Ayesha Siddika also addressed the event moderated by Assistant Information Officer Md Rupal Mia.
 
The chief guest said that the media creates awareness in the society by forming public opinion while a conscious society plays a more effective and active role in establishing a developed nation. 
 
“The media workers should be more careful in verifying the authenticity of the source before publishing or presenting any news,” he said. 
 
Md Farhad Ahmed said that the media forms public opinion by presenting objective news resulting in creating awareness among the public and positive changes in society. 
 
As a result, the extent of child marriage, dowry, drug addiction, online betting and other criminal activities is decreasing in the society. 
 
“The media makes the government and the state interested in playing an effective role by publishing reports on corruption, social inequality, climate change and rumors,” he said, and called on media workers to be responsible in their work. 
 
The participating journalists said that it is important to enact a journalist protection law to ensure the safety of journalists as they are always suffering from insecurity in reporting news on child marriage, rape, online gambling and drugs. 
 
They also said that the information related to public interest should be published on the websites of the government offices to ensure the free flow of information.