PIB Director General Faruk Wasif spoke at the conference room of Khulna Circuit House today. Photo : BSS

KHULNA, May 08, 2025 (BSS) - A day-long workshop on gender-sensitive journalism was held at the conference room of Khulna circuit house today.

The Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) organized the event in collaboration with PLAN International. 

Speaking as the chief guest, PIB Director General Faruk Wasif emphasized that while gender is a natural aspect of human identity, societal misconceptions often distort its understanding. 

"Journalists have the power to break this inertia through their writing. Accurate and sensitive reporting can help reshape public perception about gender," he said.

He also stressed the importance of increasing women's participation in media and ensuring gender equality in news reporting and newsroom practices.

PIB assistant trainer Zakia Sishir, president of Khulna Metropolitan Union of Journalists (MUJ) Md Anisuzzaman, Press Club member secretary Rafiul Islam Tutul, Bangladesh Federal Journalist Union assistant secretary general Ehteshamul Haque Shawon, MUJ treasurer Abdur Razzak Rana, Bangladesh representative of PLAN International Bangladesh Md Hossain Shakir, among others, addressed the event. 

A total of 28 media personnel from 10 districts attended the workshop.