Online journalism is now very popular in Bangladesh and playing a leading role in the news media with its growing presence, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka Maxim Dobrokhotov said Thursday. Dobrokhotov also noted the crucial contribution of the national media to everyday life. The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a special briefing dedicated to the "International Day of Journalists' Solidarity." Read: Future of journalism depends on adaptation, professionalism: Dr Arefin