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.
BCL factional clash and attack on journalists
IT is disquieting to note that during a clash between two factions of Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) three activists got injured and three journalists were assaulted.
Let journalism thrive
THE United Nations commemorated World Press Freedom Day 2015 on May 3 with a moment of silence for journalists killed in the line of duty, and drew attention to the need for greater gender equality in the media and the safety of journalists in the digital age, where protection from surveillance will become increasingly important.
Govt using state to curb media: Report
The ruling party in Bangladesh is using state mechanisms to curb the media, says a report published by London-based rights group Article 19.
Unprecedented attack on journalists
IT is disquieting to see that the media was conspicuously barred from properly covering the city polls.
Attacks on journos, intellectuals worry UN
United Nations expresses deep concern over attacks on journalists and intellectuals in Bangladesh in the recent days.
Operated like Gestapo
Few of them returned home. Many of their bodies could not even be traced. Most of the corpses that were found at different killing sites in Dhaka were mutilated beyond recognition. They were among the brightest sons and daughters of the soil -- all pro-liberation people including professors, journalists, litterateurs and doctors.