Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- "Only Journalism, always!"

These three words have encapsulated bdnews24.com's ethos over the past 19 years.

On Thursday, at Dhaka's Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, bdnews24.com celebrated its 19th anniversary in the presence of prominent leaders and influencers from different sectors, all recognising the transformative impact of digital journalism in the nation.

In his speech, Chief Editor Toufique Imrose Khalidi reinforced the boundaries and responsibilities of the media: "As a news organisation, our mission is not to rule but to report; not to govern but to hold governors to account."

His words were not just a reflection on the past but a reminder of the ongoing duty of journalism in a rapidly changing political l...