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Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day. Like many other countries around the world, Bangladesh is observing the day through various programs and events. This year’s theme is: “Shaping a Peaceful Future: Advancing Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security.”

To mark the occasion, members of the country’s journalism community are organizing different events demanding professional rights, safety, and freedom of the press. Various government and private initiatives have also been taken to observe the day.

Based on a recommendation by UNESCO, the United Nations declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1993. Since then, the day has been observed globally every year.

Marking the occasion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has organized a rally and discussion program in the capital. The rally, which began at 9:00 am from the Officers Club, is scheduled to conclude at the Information Building Complex.

In addition, a discussion meeting is being held at 9:30 am in the conference room of the Department of Films and Publications at the Information Building Complex.

Zahir Uddin Swapan is attending the event as chief guest, while Yasir Khan Chowdhury is present as special guest.