STAFF CORRESPONDENT, Chattogram

Politicians, business leaders, academics, civil society members, students and others yesterday joined The Daily Star in celebrating its 35th anniversary in Chattogram city, condemning the December 18 mob attack on the newspaper’s Dhaka office last year and demanding punishment for the perpetrators.

Guests extended greetings to the paper, noting that independent and objective journalism is the mirror of a democratic society and that The Daily Star has upheld this principle since its journey began in 1991.

In turn, Mahfuz Anam, the editor and publisher, pledged to continue practising independent and responsible journalism.

The event held at Hotel Agrabad’s Ichhamati Hall commemorated

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