Bangladesh, Jan. 19 -- A 10-member delegation of the newly formed Press Council on Sunday met President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.

During the meeting, Chairman of the Press Council Justice Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed apprised the President of the overall activities of the Council, Press secretary to the President Joynal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting.

The delegation members said that the Press Council has started the work of creating a database of journalists.

On the occasion of Mujib year, the council has also taken initiative to set up Mujib corners at the Press Clubs across the country, they said.

Welcoming the newly formed Press Council, President Abdul Hamid said that the role of the Press Council is very important for th...