Veteran editor and writer Shafik Rehman said journalists are often labeled as agents due to the culture of political allegiance shifts. He made the remarks on January 17 at the Media Conclave 2026 held at the Krishibid Institute in Dhaka, jointly organized by the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) and the Editors’ Council. Rehman emphasized that journalists should uphold positive values and proposed forming a Newspaper Standards Committee to ensure news quality. He also noted that journalists with additional professional skills can work more independently.
Media Reform Commission chief Kamal Ahmed criticized the government for failing to enact the promised Journalist Protection Act despite prior commitments by two former information advisers. Editors’ Council president Nurul Kabir stressed the importance of maintaining diversity of opinion and warned against attempts to undermine democratic values. Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman called for unity among journalists, while Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam highlighted journalism’s role in democracy and social service.
Leaders from NOAB, the Editors’ Council, and various journalist associations across Bangladesh attended the event, underscoring a collective call for ethical and independent journalism.
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