Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser and rights activist, has assured that the government is committed to safeguarding journalists and strengthening the media’s role as the “fourth pillar of the state.”

Speaking at a dialogue organized by the Bangladesh Journalists Council (BJC), she said:
“The government wants to see media evolve as the people’s voice. Necessary reforms are being implemented, and a separate commission has already been formed to prioritize media development. Journalists’ protection will be ensured, and those involved in mob attacks are facing legal action — not just condemnations.”

Other speakers emphasized that without a properly empowered media, the country cannot progress. They urged the Ministry of Information to lead the sector’s development, while calling on the government to formally acknowledge the commission’s reform report to ensure media owners take it seriously.