Role of radio journalists important in restoring democracy: Lauren
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Lauren Kahea Moriarty, former US Ambassador to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), Saturday said the role of radio journalists was very important in restoring democracy and building a new democratic foundation in Bangladesh, reports UNB.
"The work of radio journalists is vital in a democracy. Their reports are very important to facilitate the free flow of ideas which can help build a democracy," she said.
Lauren Moriarty, wife of US Ambassador to Bangladesh James F Moriarty, was addressing the certificate distribution ceremony of a workshop at the National Press Club in the city. The Radio Today and Voice of America (VoA) jointly organised the two-week workshop with 36 staff of Radio Today taking part in it.
Lauren Moriarty said journalists with their objective reports could shape the way of people's view about an election candidate and an issue, and under an emergency most people tend to know the truth.
She also said the journalists, who successfully completed the workshop, would help their country build a new democratic foundation.
Lauren said that radio journalists could help change the world and also the way of life. "There are so many examples in the world regarding this."
Presided over by Radio Today General Manager Rafiqul Haq, the function was addressed, among others, by Regional Marketing Director of VoA Neal Lavan, Press Club Chairman Shawkat Mahmud.
"The work of radio journalists is vital in a democracy. Their reports are very important to facilitate the free flow of ideas which can help build a democracy," she said.
Lauren Moriarty, wife of US Ambassador to Bangladesh James F Moriarty, was addressing the certificate distribution ceremony of a workshop at the National Press Club in the city. The Radio Today and Voice of America (VoA) jointly organised the two-week workshop with 36 staff of Radio Today taking part in it.
Lauren Moriarty said journalists with their objective reports could shape the way of people's view about an election candidate and an issue, and under an emergency most people tend to know the truth.
She also said the journalists, who successfully completed the workshop, would help their country build a new democratic foundation.
Lauren said that radio journalists could help change the world and also the way of life. "There are so many examples in the world regarding this."
Presided over by Radio Today General Manager Rafiqul Haq, the function was addressed, among others, by Regional Marketing Director of VoA Neal Lavan, Press Club Chairman Shawkat Mahmud.