Dhaka, April 15 -- Renowned media persons, writers and litterateurs took part in a views-exchange meeting with senior Bangladeshi journalists at the Jatiya Press Club on Monday.

They discussed the present state of mass media in Bangladesh and the world. Journalism and contemporary issues also came up during the discussion.

A 48-member delegation, with members from 24 countries, including UK, Japan, Germany, USA, France, Australia, South Africa, Turkey, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Bhutan, Nigeria, Bahrain and Brazil took part in the discussion.

Press Club President Saiful Alam presided over the meeting while Farida Yasmin, the general secretary, delivered the welcome speech.

Former press club president Hasan Shahrier, Reazuddin...