A new initiative titled the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award has been launched to recognise journalists covering agriculture and the country’s expanding agro-processing sector. 
Seven journalists will be honoured in 2025 across three categories - print, online and television- for outstanding reporting on agriculture and agro-industry issues. The award was officially announced on Tuesday at an event in a Gulshan hotel. 
PRAN Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading agro-processing companies, is organising the award to promote stronger, data-driven journalism in the sector, according to a press release.
From Sunday, journalists can submit their reports online at agromediaaward.com. Reports published between 16 November and 31 December will be eligible, and entries will be evaluated by a three-member jury panel. 
Organisers clarified that if a story appears in both print and online platforms, it can be submitted under only one category. No hard-copy submissions will be accepted.

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PRAN Group has encouraged journalists to submit impactful stories focusing on areas such as agricultural product marketing, good agricultural practices, integrated farming, farmer welfare, the business landscape of agro-processing, sectoral innovations, investments, employment generation, social impact, supply chains, exports and future prospects.
Speaking at the event, Kamruzzaman Kamal, Marketing Director of PRAN-RFL Group, said agriculture and agro-processing are key engines of Bangladesh’s economic growth. “This initiative reflects our commitment to encouraging in-depth, evidence-based journalism that highlights both opportunities and challenges in the agro-processing industry,” he said.
Touhiduzzaman, Deputy General Manager (Public Relations), added that the award will help strengthen collaboration between the media and the agro-processing sector. “As part of national development, PRAN Group has always been working to advance agriculture and agro-processing. This initiative will enhance that partnership for the country’s progress,” he said.