Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Sunday called upon journalists covering the Jatiya Sangsad to publish news in the public interest.
“Journalists covering the Jatiya Sangsad can publish news based on 'Rules of Procedures' in the public interest since they used to get them involved in searching news relating to parliament affairs,” the adviser said when a delegation of the Bangladesh Parliament Journalists' Association (BPJA) paid a courtesy call on him at his Bangladesh Secretariat office on Sunday.
Noting that effective parliament is the key to democracy, Asif Nazrul advised the journalist leaders to hold view exchange meetings and discussions with the political parties on a regular basis.
The law adviser enquired about the journalists’ overall activities in parliament.
BJPA President Harun Jamil and General Secretary Shawkat Ali Litho led the delegation.
Besides, Vice-President Faiz Ullah Bhuiyan, Joint Secretary Mizanur Rahman, Finance Secretary Md Shahjahan Mollah, Office Secretary Nazmul Islam (Tanim Ahmed) and Executive Members - Mashiur Rahman, Monirul Islam and Rafiqul Islam Sabuj were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, the BPJA leaders said journalists are performing their professional duties for the future of democracy.
The adviser gave a patient hearing of the problems of journalists working in parliament and assured them of resolving those problems at the best possible time.
