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.
Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.
BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.
Authorities must act decisively to protect press freedom
Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
The BPSA statement sets a dangerous precedent
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 will have to provide all information that public has a right to know, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad Ali Arafat, said today
The country was ranked 165th among 180 nations, placing it only above Afghanistan among South Asian countries
The reason we say that this “request” couldn’t have come from our Supreme Court judges is that the implication of the “request” is nothing short of death for court reporting. It will lead to shrouding of the judicial process and whatever goes on in the courts into the darkness of night forever depriving it of the “light” of public scrutiny.