DHAKA: The online version of privately owned television network Channel i stepped into its fifth year on Sunday (April 21).

A programme was held at Tejgaon office of Channel i to celebrate the occasion.

Noted journalist Syed Abul Maksud, Channel i Director and Head of News Shykh Seraj, Online Editor and Chief News Editor Zahid Newaz Khan, among others, joined the programme.

Praising journalistic practice of Channel i, Abul Maksud, said the online media is challenging radio, television and newspapers. He added that the online media is creating a different sort of environment for accountability of the administration and the state.

“But not all online media is the same,” he said, citing that some of those spread false information at times.

Shykh Seraj mentioned some points how online journalists have to be more responsible compared to other mass media workers. 

“The competition is tough. There is a race to break news first but hastiness may lead to mistakes and that’s very challenging,” Shykh Seraj added.

BDST: 1354 HRS, APR 22, 2019
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