Eminent citizens and editors of different national dailies yesterday stressed the need for maintaining maximum impartiality and objectivity to take the level of journalism to new heights for bringing a positive change in the society.
They said modesty, honesty and cautiousness are the prime prerequisite for objective journalism. On the other, arrogance, dishonesty or callousness are harmful not only for one's journalism career but also for the society, they added.
They made the remark at the closing session of a 10-day training for the journalists of upcoming private TV channel, Ekattor, at the city's Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban auditorium.
Noted litterateur Selina Hossain urged the young journalists to play a significant role in bringing political, economical and social stability through their work.
"Your (journalists) reports should be prepared on the basis of correct information and truth," she said.
She also criticised a few TV and FM radio channels for using "unnecessary" English words and programme titles.
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam said relationship between journalists and media owners should be kept transparent.
The objective journalism can be ensured if journalists get environment of working independently, he said.
Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman emphasised proper selection of words, sentences and language for development of journalism.
Journalist Abed Khan, also editor of the upcoming Dainik Jagoron, said the main responsibility of a journalist is to present the event instead of making judgement.
Talking about commercialisation of journalism, he said, "Now corporate business companies are opening print and electronic media to secure their business purpose only."
The News Today Editor Reazuddin Ahmed said the main challenge of electronic media is to serve the news within a few minutes after happening any incident. So, journalists of electronic media should be more careful.
Ekattor Managing Director and Chief Editor Mozammel Babu and Chief Executive Officer Samia Zaman also spoke at the function.
Two internationally renowned journalists Richard Goslan and Bob Powel conducted the training sessions.
