A two-day training program on election journalism was organized by the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) in collaboration with the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and a referendum on reforms. The event began on Thursday and concluded on Friday, with 50 journalists from various Dhaka-based media outlets participating. Certificates were distributed to participants at the end of the program.

The training, held for the second time, aimed to strengthen professionalism and reporting skills among journalists. Sessions covered election laws and administrative structures, ethics of election reporting, fact-checking, countering rumors and misinformation, and ensuring both physical and digital safety for journalists. PIB Director General Faruq Wasif emphasized that journalists must demonstrate professionalism and prioritize truth, neutrality, and public interest to maintain public trust during elections.

Organizers stated that such continuous training initiatives would help ensure responsible, professional, and impartial journalism during the upcoming national election.