Masudul Hoque, president of the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF), has sought the cooperation of the Information and Broadcasting Adviser in introducing healthcare services for accredited journalists at the Secretariat clinic.
The request was made when members of the BSRF executive committee met with Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam at the Secretariat on Sunday.
BSRF President Masudul Hoque said that the Ministry of Public Administration had earlier decided to provide healthcare services to journalists working at the Secretariat with accreditation cards. Although a letter was sent from the Ministry of Public Administration to the Health Services Division on December 22, 2024, to take necessary action, the decision has yet to be implemented.
He also requested the Adviser to allow journalists with accreditation cards to enter the Secretariat through Gate No. 5 in addition to Gate No. 1.
In response, Adviser Mahfuj Alam assured that he would sincerely consider the BSRF President’s proposal.
BSRF Vice President Mainul Hossain Pinnu, General Secretary Ubaidullah Badal, and other executive committee members were present at the meeting.