Media urged to uphold positive image of women

Speakers at a view exchange meeting yesterday urged the media to uphold positive image of women so that they are encouraged to move further ahead.
They alleged that the media still tends to cover news of women only when they are the victims of physical or sexual harassments.
The meeting on the 'Media coverage of women' was organised by Karmojibi Nari (KN), a non-government rights organisation, at Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium.
The speakers urged the journalists to be careful in using words while reporting on issues related to women.
They alleged that with few exceptions, television dramas also usually portray women as emotional mothers, dependent wives, and decorative fiancées only.
Speaking at the meeting Nasimun Ara, president of Nari Sangbadik Kendra, said if the media continues to portray women in traditional roles as victims of violence or sex then I am afraid there is little chance that we are going to achieve gender equality."
Naadira Kiron, senior journalist of ATN Bangla, stressed the need for changing mindset towards women in the society.
KN Executive Director Rokeya Rafique presented the keynote paper.