Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan visited the National Press Club shortly after taking oath, before heading to the Secretariat to assume charge of his ministry.

He arrived at the Press Club around 1pm on Wednesday, accompanied by State Minister for Home Affairs Yaser Khan Chowdhury. They were received by Press Club President Hasan Hafiz. The minister later exchanged greetings with journalists in the TV room.

Among those present were BFUJ Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury, Vice President KM Mohsin, Dhaka Union of Journalists President Shahidul Islam, Vice President Bashir Jamal, National Press Club member Kazi Rawnak Hossain and BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan.

Addressing journalist...