Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that media reform will be a top priority if the party comes to power. Speaking at a discussion on the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission, he emphasized that true reform must come from within and be embraced sincerely. Fakhrul criticized divisions among journalists, alleging that some have aligned themselves with political interests, which in the past contributed to protecting authoritarian tendencies. He reiterated BNP’s commitment to establishing an independent and responsible media environment, referring to the party’s 31-point program that includes the formation of a media reform commission. The BNP leader underscored that ensuring press freedom and professional integrity would be central to the party’s governance agenda.