Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the journalists to uphold the country’s interest and dignity while exercising their right to free expression.  “The government is very transparent. We believe in freedom of speech,” he said, adding that in some cases unregulated freedom creates problems. Sharing his experience of living in the USA, Momen said all freedoms are regulated there and everyone needs to keep in mind that there is limitation. The foreign minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with the executive committee of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. Also Read: Switzerland keen to invest in Bangladesh’s disaster-prone areas State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, foreign secretary Masud Bin Momen, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin were present.       The foreign minister said there is a “sea change” in the country in terms of development and stability which is good for the whole region. “We have stability and impressive growth,” he said, expecting that everyone involved in journalism will uphold the interest of the country.  Talking about disinformation, Momen said all need to remain careful so that nobody can undermine the country and its interest. “You all love this country. We love too. People’s welfare should be kept in mind.” 

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) hosted an iftar at the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) on Friday attended by Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam. Also read: DCAB celebrates International Women’s Day amid calls for gender equality

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Friday paid tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the city. DCAB members, led by its President Rezaul Karim Lotus and General Secretary AKM Moinuddin, placed wreaths at Bangabandhu's portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. READ: Lotus, Moin elected DCAB President, GS They also stood in solemn silence for some time showing profound respect to the memory of Father of the Nation, the architect of the Independent Bangladesh, his family members, Liberation War martyrs and the Freedom Fighters.

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Hassan Shahriar, former President of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) who also served The Daily Ittefaq as its Executive Editor. Shahriar, who was the first journalist from Asia-Pacific to be elected as President of the Toronto-based Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) in 2003, breathed his last at a hospital in Dhaka around 11:45am on Saturday.  In a condolence message, DCAB President Pantho Rahaman and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members and sought eternal peace for the departed soul of the veteran journalist. Also read: Senior journalist Hassan Shahriar passes away  He was the first editor of the Daily Sun and Chief Editor of Chittagong-based Daily People's View, and worked as Bangladesh correspondent for a number of international media outlets. Also read: Covid-19: Hasina for balancing livelihoods and public health Journalist Shahriar was awarded the prestigious Harry Brittan Fellowship by the Commonwealth Press Union (CPU) in 1978.  

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Sunday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Tabena Akther Hena, mother of Channel24 senior reporter and DCAB member Morshed Hassib Hasan.

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Joint Editor of the Daily Prothom Alo and DCAB founding member Mizanur Rahman Khan.

Members of Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) led by its President Pantho Rahaman and General Secretary AKM Moinuddin, paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday.

Pantho Rahman (Channel i) and AKM Moinuddin (UNB) have been elected President and General Secretary respectively of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for the year 2021.

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) expressed deep shock at the death of engineer Abdus Samad, father-in-law of diplomatic reporter of The Daily Industries Rabiul Haque.

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki on Thursday said his country supports the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homes in Rakhine State and wants to see the process start next year.