journalists
CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
Journalists must comply with BFDC rules for entry
Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has recently enforced new conditions upon journalists. From now on, they will not be able to randomly enter the premises of BFDC without cameras. Instead, they will need to take a pass from the authorities to enter the BFDC.
EVENT / Journalists need regular salaries, institutional support, says Nadeem Qadir at book launch
Qadir’s book includes insight on the origins and evolution of journalism in Bangladesh, firsthand experiences of journalists who have struggled and resigned from large media houses, research and case studies, and proposed solutions.
Journalists can give feedback on draft of data protection act by 10 days: Palak
Journalists will get 10 days to submit their opinions about the draft of the proposed Data Protection Act 2022, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for ICT, said today.
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.
JS committee gets 60 days more to review Mass Media Employees Bill
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today got another 60 days to examine the much-debated Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022.
Digital Security Act threatens press freedom, needs reformation: Editors’ Council
The Editors’ Council today called upon the authorities concerned to reform the Digital Security Act in order to ensure press freedom in the country.
‘Of course, journalists will seek information’: HC observes
The High Court today observed that journalists are curious and they will seek information.
ACC can call anyone, says minister; journos protest ‘indecent summon’
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) can call anyone for its clarification over an issue, the home minister told media, as a group of journalists protested what they claimed an “indecent summon” of their fellow.
Earn people's trust
Editors and senior journalists suggested that the Election Commission should take all-out steps to earn trust of the people and
EC, journos sit today to talk polls reforms
The Election Commission today begins its two-day talks with editors and senior journalists for their opinions on possible electoral
BSJA votes in new office bearers
Syed Saidur Rahman Shamim of Channel I has been elected president of the Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA).
Iftar Mahfil shifted to Monday
Due to unavoidable circumstance, the date of Iftar Mahfil, organized by Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) and Bangladesh Sports Journalists Community (BSJC), has been shifted from June 18 to June 20.
PM to brief media tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to appear before the media tomorrow to brief the outcomes of her recent visit to Bulgaria, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Journalists, media employees demand 9th Wage Board
Sangbadik-Sramik-Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SSKOP), a platform for journalists and media personnel today threatened to go on a greater movement if their demand for the announcement of the 9th Wage Board for media people is not met by a month.
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.
3 TV journo hurt in Brahmanbaria AL attack
Three television media journalists have been attacked allegedly by Awami League men while covering vote rigging in Brahmanbaria Sadar.
Journalists allowed to cover proceedings
A Narayanganj court yesterday recorded testimony of a prosecution witness in the sensational seven-murder case with journalists inside the court.
Legal notice for withdrawing PP, speedy trial of Narayanganj 7-murder
A Supreme Court lawyer serves a legal notice seeking speedy trial of Narayanganj seven-murder and withdrawal of the public prosecutor who ousted journalists during hearing of the case.