Speakers Urge Govt to Safeguard Commercial Artists

Speakers at a function called upon the government to take effective measures to protect the profession of commercial artists in the face of increasing digitization. 

They expressed concerns over the challenges artists are facing, citing a lack of patronage and adequate training, which is threatening the sustainability of their work.

The remarks were made during the installation meeting of the newly elected office bearers of the Bangladesh Commercial Artist Association (BCA) for the 2024-2026 term, followed by a reception of eminent personalities and an iftar gathering.

The event was held at the Jatiya Press Club auditorium, with BCA President Md Mizanur Rahman presiding over the session.

Aiyub Bhuiyan, General Secretary of the National Press Club, attended as the chief guest, while Md Rashed, proprietor of Century Art Publicity, delivered the keynote address. Former Dhaka Reporters Unity President Rafiqul Islam Azad was a special guest at the function.

Other speakers included BCA General Secretary Abul Khair Mohammed Ahmad Ullah, Senior Vice-President Kamal Hossain Khan, Vice-President Tosaddek Hossain Moinul, Joint General Secretary Md Miraj Hossain, and Organizing Secretary Abdul Kuddus.