In a recent statement, Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), emphasized the importance of accurate and ethical reporting in the financial market. Speaking at the ‘CMJF Best Reporting Awards 2023’ event held at Dhaka Club on Tuesday, December 26, he stated, “We seek the best reporting, a competition for excellence, devoid of gossip, false information, or character assassination.”
Chairman Shibli Rubayat-ul-Islam continued, urging journalists to maintain professional integrity, stating, “None of you should engage in false reporting. You are all respected professionals, and journalism is your responsibility. You all uphold your professions with respect.”
The event, organized jointly by the Capital Market Journalist Forum (CMJF) and the Capital Market Stabilization Fund (CMSF), acknowledged the outstanding work of three journalists in reporting on the capital market. Among the awardees, Zakir Sikder, Senior Reporter at Online Media Orthosongbad.com, received the Best Reporting Award along with two other journalists.
The Chairman also cautioned against the misuse of identities to disseminate false information, expressing the Commission’s distress when faced with such situations. Notably, the awards include certificates, crests, and a one lakh taka check.
In the field of share market reporting, three journalists were recognized for their commendable work. Fakhrul Islam, Senior Reporter at Daily Prothom Alo, and Mainul Ahsan, Senior Reporter at Bangla Vision, secured the Best Reporting Awards in the Print Media and Television categories, respectively.
The event was chaired by M. Nojibur Rahman, Chairman of the Capital Market Stabilization Fund and former Chief Secretary. Distinguished guests included Dr. Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed, Commissioner of BSEC, and Arif Khan, former Commissioner of BSEC.
Shyamal Dutta, General Editor of the National Press Club and patron of CMJAF-CMSF Best Reporting Awards 2023, welcomed attendees and delivered the opening remarks.
In a competitive process, 20 reporters submitted their work in three categories, and a jury board was formed to evaluate the submissions. The selection of the best reporters was based on the cumulative score given by the judges.
