Photo: PIDDHAKA, Mar 11, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today said the media must play a strong role in institutionalising the country’s parliamentary democratic culture. The media must play a powerful role in institutionalising parliamentary and constitutional political culture achieved through the struggle,” he said. Social Welfare Minister Dr Abu Jafar Md Zahid Hossain, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Chowdhury and Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar addressed the programme as special guests. “In that context, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman reintroduced the practice of multi-party democracy through the second parliamentary election in Bangladesh. Chaired by DUJ President Mohammad Shahidul Islam and moderated by its General Secretary Khurshid Alam, the programme was also addressed by BFUJ President Obaidur Rahman Shaheen and Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 11, 2026 15:30 UTC