Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has called on information officers to strengthen their digital capabilities to align with modern communication realities. Speaking on Sunday at a training workshop titled “Implementation of Election Manifesto and Work Plan” at the Department of Information, he said that effective information management and public relations must adapt to digital transformation to prevent the state and society from falling behind. State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Chowdhury was also present.

The minister emphasized that coordinated teamwork and institutional synergy are essential for efficient operations, adding that digital literacy is now a fundamental skill. He noted that the government is developing updated curricula and capacity-building programs for information cadres, public relations officers, and district information officers to create a skilled digital workforce.

Yasser Khan Chowdhury highlighted the positive role of artificial intelligence in development and public welfare while stressing the need for ethical use to counter misinformation and disinformation. Senior officials from the ministry and the Department of Information also attended the event.