Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mamud  said on Friday media plays a very important role in shaping the life of people and building a nation.

He made the remark while speaking at a function at the Impress Group office in the capital's Tejgaon area this morning, marking the 23rd anniversary of Channel i Television.

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque, State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak, eminent musicians Farida Parveen and Saadi Mohammad and Channel i director Shykh Seraj were, among others, present.

Channel i managing director Faridur Reza Sagar gave welcome address through videoconferencing.