Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- From a new recruit who joined only days ago to veteran journalists who stood at the starting line in October 2006-- everyone arrived for the same reason: to celebrate.

Some came with parents, others with spouses or children. The evening unfolded in a familial atmosphere filled with laughter, shared memories and spirited conversation.

On Saturday, bdnews24.com hosted its "Family Day'" at Royal Garden in Uttara, ahead of the organisation's 19th founding anniversary on Oct 23.

Bangladesh's first digital newsroom, which introduced a new genre of format-based, source-verified journalism, witnessed a renewal of its founding spirit as voices across generations pledged to uphold the values it brought to the media landscape. ...