Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that information is the most powerful asset in the modern era, stressing that failure to align information management and public relations activities with digital realities could cause the state and society to fall behind.
He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a training workshop titled “Election Manifesto Implementation and Action Plan” held on Sunday morning at the Information Department conference room for public relations officers from various ministries and officials of the Department of Information.
Information and Broadcasting State Minister A KM Yaser Khan Chowdhury was also present at the event.
The Information Minister said that effective coordination and teamwork are essential for ensuring synchronized and parallel operation of institutional activities. He noted that integrating individual creativity, skills, and capacity can produce exponential results.
Describing digital literacy as a fundamental competency, Swapan warned that those who lag behind in digital knowledge risk becoming effectively disconnected from future communication systems.
He further stated that the government is working to introduce timely curricula and capacity-building training programmes for information cadres, public relations officers, and district information officers.
According to him, strengthening the skills and capacity of information officers would enable the Information Ministry to build a robust digital public relations network, creating an effective bridge between state policies, development activities, and public opinion.
State Minister Yaser Khan Chowdhury said that the positive use of artificial intelligence can play an important role in development and public welfare. He emphasized caution and ethical responsibility in addressing the risks of misinformation and disinformation spread through AI.
He also described the Ministry of Information as a key medium for projecting the government’s image and called for more coordinated and efficient work from public relations officers.