ABG Foundation grants Tk20 lakh to 4 journos

The Anvir Bashundhara Group Foundation (ABG Foundation) has provided Tk20 lakh in financial assistance to four journalists covering the Bangladesh Secretariat.

The assistance was handed over at the annual general meeting of the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) 2026 at the BIAM Auditorium in New Eskaton, Dhaka, on Friday.

According to a BSRF press release, each beneficiary received Tk5 lakh. The families of deceased journalists Harun-or-Rashid Talukder of Daily Inqilab and Humayun Kabir Khokon, chief reporter of Amader Shomoy, received the assistance, while ailing journalists Rakib Uddin of Daily Sangbad and Amanur Rahman of Naya Diganta received it for medical treatment.

Tawhid Harun, son of Harun-or-Rashid Talukder, received the cheque on behalf of his family. Khokon’s wife, Sharmin Sultana Rina, received the assistance on behalf of his family, while Nasrin Jahan received the cheque for her husband Rakib Uddin. Amanur Rahman received his assistance at the event. BSRF President Masudul Haque presided over the programme, moderated by General Secretary Ubaidullah Badol.

Speaking at the event, Md Imrul Hasan, DMD and Head of A&F of EWPDC and BCDL, said journalists play an important role in portraying society and helping build a better future. He said ABG Group has consistently supported journalists and people from different sections of society through the ABG Foundation.