press freedom in bangladesh

Democracy can’t do without a free press

Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.

World Press Freedom Day 2025 / Combating disinformation is key to restoring trust in journalism

Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.

Vested group out to destabilise the country

BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.

Assaults on media houses deeply alarming

Authorities must act decisively to protect press freedom

Freedom of the press must be protected

Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful

Police will be better off focusing on probing graft allegations

The BPSA statement sets a dangerous precedent

All-out support for media to save environment

The government will ensure full support and protection for journalists who strive to do authentic environmental journalism, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat said yesterday.

Bangladesh Bank has to provide info that people have right to know: Arafat

Bangladesh Bank will have to provide all information that public has a right to know, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad Ali Arafat, said today

Press freedom index: Bangladesh falls 2 spots, only Afghanistan worse in South Asia

The country was ranked 165th among 180 nations, placing it only above Afghanistan among South Asian countries

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank

Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it

High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents

June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023

End impunity for killing journalists

Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

When will those 48 hours end?

Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Could Nadim’s life have been saved?

Stop normalising threats faced by journalists in Bangladesh

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

Why Press Council is failing to protect press freedom

Media plurality, though essential in all democracies, has sadly become a tool for drowning out independent and critical voices.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard