25th Anniversary of The Daily Star - Media Programme Asia
Event Reports
Editors-in-chief and friends are celebrating the success and the 25th anniversary of The Daily Star (Photo: The Daily Star).
Mahfuz Anam, publisher and longtime member of our partner Asia News Network (ANN), is proud how The Daily Star developed within the last 25 years (Photo: The Daily Star).
Abdul Hamid, President of Bangladesh (center in blue suit), and many other guests are celebrating the independence of The Daily Star that makes it up since 25 years.
„Constructive criticism can play an important role in taking right decision for running the government and building the nation”, flattered the president. In that case The Daily Star is a role model with their coverage of topics like climate change, environmental protection as well as the rights of women and children.
Editor-in-chief and publisher of The Daily Star Mahfuz Anam is proud of his newspaper: „The Daily Star is 25 years of journalism without fear or favour“, he cheered to about 5,000 guests.
Torben Stephan, Director of the KAS Media Programme Asia, speaks in high terms of The Daily Star as well: „ In times when the freedom of opinion is under fire, having a clear voice in Bangladesh is essential.“
