Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mohammad Mahfuj Alam said that Bangladesh Betar [Radio] continues to be one of the major sources of information, education and entertainment for people.
"Betar programmes must be updated according to the needs of the listeners," the adviser said at a meeting with its officials in Agargaon on Wednesday.
He highlighted the necessity of digitally archiving old programs in a catalogue format and emphasised the need for rebroadcasting them. "Old programmes should also be rebroadcast considering the needs of listeners."
The adviser stressed the importance of developing a specific action plan to improve the quality of the programmes and called upon officials, artistes and technicians to make Betar relevant to the younger generation.
Mahfuz Alam has also said that research activities must be increased to improve the standards of journalism. For this, the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) must work according to a specific plan. Additionally, PIB should establish collaborative relationships with various universities and research institutions.
Mahfuz Alam mentioned that PIB is working to enhance the quality of journalism alongside providing training to journalists. He urged the officials to formulate specific proposals for the development of PIB.
The adviser made these remarks during a discussion meeting with the officials of the Press Institute Bangladesh in Dhaka.
The Director General of PIB, Faruq Wasif, along with other officials of the institute, was present at the discussion meeting. After the meeting, the advisor inaugurated the July Martyr Journalists’ Corner at PIB.
