Morshed admits using media as shield

'I believe none is the sole agent of patriotism and nobody damages the interest of his motherland,' he said while inaugurating a press lounge for the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) on the first floor of the foreign ministry.

Khan said mutual trust and confidence could create better working atmosphere in pursuing the foreign policy more effectively.

He appreciated the DCAB members' professional approach which, he said, helped him pursuing the foreign policy particularly through the difficult period after the 9/11 that has changed the global scenario.

'I have used press as a shield on some occasions,' he made his frank confession. 'I had no problem to keep my door open for DCAB members although some consider journalist as enemy.'

The minister donated his personal computer and TV set for the DCAB lounge.

Acting Foreign Secretary Touhid Hossain, DGEP Zahirul Haque, DCAB President Anis Alamgir and General Secretary Masud Karim also spoke on the occasion praising Khan's personal rapport with diplomatic correspondents.