The digital transformation that constantly changes scenarios in the journalism profession has put journalists, especially females under challenges to prove their competency.
Speakers at a ceremony celebrating the 22nd founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra (BNSK) on Tuesday observed this, saying that females in the media should overcome the challenges to carry on the successes they have earned so far in the profession.
Chaired by BNSK President Nasimun Ara Haq, the function was joined by The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam as the chief guest.
General Secretary of the National Press Club Shyamal Dutta, Editor of United News of Bangladesh Farid Hossain, Professor of Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Dhaka University Dr Gitiara Nasreen and President of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Omar Farooq were present as special guests.
BNSK General Secretary Parveen Sultana Jhuma also spoke on the occasion.
Mahfuz Anam said the technological revolution has shuttered all previous challenges in the media and created newer kinds of impediments in the journalism profession.
Citing the journalistic demand for multi-tasking, he said females in this profession must upgrade their skills in technology in line with the changes, though they have already proved their ability.
Shyamal Dutta, also the editor of Dainik Bhorer Kagoj, highlighted the transition period the media has been going through due to rapid changes in information technology and said that men and women have now to prove their competence and be competitive in the profession.
Farid Hossain said competency in digital know-how in journalism has been a must to build a "Smart Bangladesh", which cannot be achieved without women.
However, Dr Gitiara Nasreen said digital transformation is not a problem for the females who want to take the challenging journalism profession as a career, as it has created more scopes for them to work flexibly within the managerial capacity.
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