Appreciating the role of diplomatic correspondents, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Thursday said their accurate and balanced reporting can play an important role in preventing the spread of rumours and misinformation. “As diplomatic correspondents, you are required to verify facts, check sources and report accurately on international relations. Otherwise, bilateral relations may be affected or unnecessary diplomatic tensions may arise,” he said after handing over "First-ever DCAB Media Award" at Foreign Service Academy.  Seeking diplomatic correspondents’ attention and sincere cooperation on this important issue, Jashim said the role of media professionals in countering rumors and misinformation is extremely important in this digital age where information spreads around the world instantly. No info on religious-based visa rejections for students by Poland: MoFA Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) hosted the event. Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, DCAB President Nurul Islam Hasib and its General Secretary Ashiqur Rahman Apu also spoke on the occasion.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday hosted a reception at his residence for the members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB).   He explained that he wanted to show his gratitude for the work that the diplomatic correspondents perform in Bangladesh.   “Yours is a noble profession, and increasingly, around the world, it is a difficult and dangerous one,” Ambassador Haas told the members of DCAB. Read more: US Ambassador visits residence of the coordinator of ‘Mayer Dak’ in city He said journalists play a critical role every day in strengthening democratic institutions by informing their fellow citizens of the events happening in their countries. "This role is more important now than ever.”  Foreign diplomats from other missions attended the event.