Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said the government is working to establish an institutional framework for an independent media. He made the remarks on Sunday at a discussion titled “Independent and Responsible Media as the Main Partner in Establishing a Culture of Accountability,” organized by the ministry at the Information Bhaban auditorium in Dhaka to mark World Press Freedom Day.
The minister stated that regulation does not mean control, but rather ensuring a healthy environment where the government acts as a facilitator. He announced plans to form an independent and strong Media Commission based on recommendations from a committee of media experts. Swapan also criticized irregularities in newspaper circulation and television rating systems, calling for accurate data-driven transparency. He emphasized that the government views the media as a partner in nation-building, not an adversary, and pledged legal and professional support for journalists.
The event featured participation from media leaders, academics, and press council representatives, with a rally held earlier in the day as part of the observance.
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