Corporate Governance
Media can help create enabling environment
Say speakers
Speakers at a function yesterday said media can play a catalytic role for creating an enabling environment for better corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, says a press release.Resource persons at an orientation session for journalists also said media should play the role of watchdog and facilitator for the corporate sector. The orientation session on corporate governance and corporate social responsibility was held in Dhaka. Management and Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) organised the programme, supported by Manusher Jonno Foundation, under a project titled 'Bridging Corporate Sector and Media in Promoting Good Governance (BCSMPGG).' Moazzem Hossain, editor of The Financial Express, said the media must maintain objectivity while reporting on corporate issues. Moazzem also said if the corporate houses contribute to education and health sectors the overall business environment will improve. Yawer Sayeed, managing director and CEO of AIMS of Bangladesh Ltd, also spoke. Hasibur Rahman, executive director of MRDI, and Farzana Naim, director (governance) of Manusher Jonno Foundation, were also present.
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