Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given her principled approval to introduce a Journalism and Media Studies department at Bogura University. The development was reported by Kaler Kantho on Friday afternoon (November 12).
Decision to open the department
With the Prime Minister's consent, the path is now clear for adding this new department to the academic structure of Bogura University. The university currently offers honours and master's programmes in several other disciplines.University authorities had long been advocating for the establishment of a journalism department, submitting proposals to higher authorities. The news of the Prime Minister's approval has brought a sense of relief and enthusiasm among faculty members, students, and the local journalist community.
Reactions and next steps
According to sources, the necessary administrative and academic procedures will now be completed to formally launch the department. Steps including faculty recruitment, curriculum development, and infrastructure preparation are expected to begin promptly.There has long been a recognised need for a credible institution offering journalism education in the Bogura region. The introduction of this department will enable students from northern Bangladesh to pursue higher studies in journalism and mass communication, helping to build a skilled workforce for the regional media sector.
University authorities and local journalist organisations have welcomed the initiative. Further details regarding the official announcement and admission procedures are expected to be disclosed in due course.