bangladesh press council
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
Why we need to rethink the Press Council
The Bangladesh Press Council is fully dependent on government funding. As a result, its independence to act as a self-regulatory body remains susceptible to government interference.
Press council act: Amendments go against views of stakeholders
While the Bangladesh Press Council has proposed an amendment to the Press Council Act to impose stricter fines on journalists, the council’s records show the move is contrary to the sentiments of the journalists in its board.
Another ring in the shackle to gag the media
Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?
Another attempt to gag the press?
Proposed hefty fines for journalists are unrealistic
Tk 10 lakh fine max, if journo engages in illegal activity
A law is being amended with a provision of fining up to a maximum of Tk 10 lakh if journalists are involved in any illegal or criminal activity, said Justice Nizamul Huq Nasim, chairman of Bangladesh Press Council.
Changes only after talks with journalists
Bangladesh Press Council Chairman Justice Md Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed yesterday categorically said no changes would be brought to the Press Council Act if journalists opposed.
Won’t support any law against journalists’ interests: Press Council chief
Chairman of Bangladesh Press Council Justice Mohammed Mumtaz Uddin Ahmed says he would not approve any law that goes against the interests of journalists.
Press council warns editor of Al-Ehsan
The Bangladesh Press Council has warned, criticised, and rebuked the editor of Bangla daily Al-Ehsan for violating codes of conduct
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
Why we need to rethink the Press Council
The Bangladesh Press Council is fully dependent on government funding. As a result, its independence to act as a self-regulatory body remains susceptible to government interference.
Press council act: Amendments go against views of stakeholders
While the Bangladesh Press Council has proposed an amendment to the Press Council Act to impose stricter fines on journalists, the council’s records show the move is contrary to the sentiments of the journalists in its board.
Another ring in the shackle to gag the media
Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?
Another attempt to gag the press?
Proposed hefty fines for journalists are unrealistic
Tk 10 lakh fine max, if journo engages in illegal activity
A law is being amended with a provision of fining up to a maximum of Tk 10 lakh if journalists are involved in any illegal or criminal activity, said Justice Nizamul Huq Nasim, chairman of Bangladesh Press Council.
Changes only after talks with journalists
Bangladesh Press Council Chairman Justice Md Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed yesterday categorically said no changes would be brought to the Press Council Act if journalists opposed.
Won’t support any law against journalists’ interests: Press Council chief
Chairman of Bangladesh Press Council Justice Mohammed Mumtaz Uddin Ahmed says he would not approve any law that goes against the interests of journalists.
Press council warns editor of Al-Ehsan
The Bangladesh Press Council has warned, criticised, and rebuked the editor of Bangla daily Al-Ehsan for violating codes of conduct