Chobi Mela Shunno
PHOTO: MONON MUNTAKA Maisha Islam Monamee Maisha Islam Monamee Chobi Mela Shunno , currently underway at DrikPath Bhobon, celebrated Solidarity Day on February 15. A panel discussion featuring female journalists and photojournalists was held on that day. Moderated by Saydia Gulrukh, the discussion featured Joyeeta Roy, staff journalist at
Bangladesh Protidin, Sabina Yasmine, staff photojournalist at
Prothom Alo, Sadia Marium, member of the Kaali collective and Zyma Islam, staff reporter at
The Daily Star.
The media industry in Bangladesh is largely male dominated. In Bangladesh, Sayeda Khanum and Selina Parvin have paved the way for female journalists by inspiring numerous young women to pursue the profession.