Prothom Alo Head of Online, Shawkat Hossain, receiving 'Latifur Rahman Award for Best Journalism' from Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and Simeen Rahman, chief executive officer of Mediastar Ltd and Transcom Group, at a programme held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on Saturday, marking the Bangla daily's 27th founding anniversary. — FE Photo Bangla daily Prothom Alo celebrated its 27th founding anniversary through a grand programme at Radisson Hotel in the city on Saturday.
"Truth is Courage"-this was the theme of Prothom Alo's anniversary celebration this year.
Guests began arriving from the afternoon. Advisers to the interim government, foreign diplomats, eminent academics, distinguished politicians, prominent literary figures, artists, business leaders, industrial entrepreneurs, legal experts, medical professionals, senior government and private officials, athletes and civil society representatives graced the event with their presence.
The formal session began with a welcome address by Sajjad Sharif, executive editor of Prothom Alo. He said, "For the past 27 years, we have been telling the stories of the people of this country. We have shared their hopes and dreams with you."
Later Editor of Prothom Alo, Matiur Rahman, took the stage. Extending greetings to the guests, he said Prothom Alo began its journey with a dream-a dream rooted in objective journalism. The inspiration behind that dream was the late chairman of the Transcom Group, Latifur Rahman.
At the event, Prothom Alo Head of Online, Shawkat Hossain, was honoured with 'Latifur Rahman Award for Best Journalism'. Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and Simeen Rahman, chief executive officer of Mediastar Ltd and Transcom Group, handed over the award to him.
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