Furthermore, it mentions that most of the major privately owned media in Bangladesh are owned by a handful of great businessmen who emerged during Bangladesh's economic boom. They view their media outlets as instruments of influence and profitability, and in the end, they prioritize good relations with the government rather than protecting editorial independence.
Norway retained its top position in the index, followed by Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Finland. On the other hand, Eritrea ranks lowest in terms of press freedom, with Syria, Afghanistan, North Korea and Iran also among the worst performers.
Specifically, the United States ranked 55th in the index, Russia 162nd, and China 172nd.