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JAN Associates rewards ICT journalists
Leading IT vendor JAN Associates handed over awards to ICT journalists for their outstanding performance in covering ICT related news, events and current affairs. JAN organised this award giving ceremony during its annual picnic at Jumana Resort on February 23. ICT journalists from print, visual and online media received award from the JAN high-ups. "It is a great opportunity for us to honour ICT journalists. I can undeniably say that ICT journalists played a crucial role in bringing down the cost of computer accessories and they are also continuing their endeavour to make ICT accessible to all people", Abdullah H Kafi, managing director said on the occasion. "JAN is also grateful to ICT journalists and we feel that time has come to acknowledge their contribution. Our initiative is very small but we believe it is the beginning and it will be replicated by others," he added. Noted personality Mustafa Jabbar, president of Bangladesh Computer Samity, said, "Nowadays actual growth in the ICT sector could not be achievable without the support from the media. I personally believe involvement of media is a must in the ICT in order to create awareness and popularise cutting edge technology. " Columnist Abir Hassan said, "It is wonderful to see the close association between media and IT industry. I believe this award reinvigorates ICT journalists to do more for the ICT industry and at the same time enrich their professional efficiency".
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