The Khulna Press Club has honoured 10 veteran journalists for their four decades of service to the profession, recognising their contributions to journalism and society.
The event, organised in collaboration with North Western University, was held at the banquet hall of the Khulna Press Club on Saturday.
Khulna City Corporation Administrator Md Nazrul Islam Manju attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Special guests included educationist Prof Anwarul Kadir, North Western University Chairman Mizanur Rahman, Greater Khulna Development Struggle Coordination Committee President Ashraf-uz-Zaman, and women entrepreneur Shamima Sultana Shilu.
Khulna Press Club President Mostafa Sarwar presided over the programme, while its General Secretary Md Tariqul Islam moderated the event.
The 10 journalists were presented with crests and traditional uttariyos in recognition of their long-standing commitment.