It is claimed by the government that the Digital Security Act has not been enacted to harass or harass journalists. It has been made to prevent crimes on digital platforms. If it is so, then why 27.41 percent of the total cases were filed against journalists? Since the enactment of the Act in October 2018, […]
In a sense, that was the beginning of the practice of freedom of the press in Bangladesh. We thought that along with the restoration of democracy, good winds have blown on journalism as well. But in a country where a law can be made to protect the murderers of a leader like Bangabandhu and a […]
Nazneen Anwar, president of Mohila Awami League’s Rangamati unit and daughter of former reserved seat MP Feroza Begum Chinu, had filed a case against Fazle Elahi in June last year. She was running restaurant business in Rangamati DC Park by taking land on lease from some other person. Allegedly a section of people consumed alcohol […]
The aim of the symposium is to address the challenges while embracing the digital age and to explore new ways to preserve press freedom. It will provide a platform for professionals from various backgrounds to come together, share their experiences and discuss current issues faced by the media industry across the globe. It has the […]
Hasan said the BNP has “paid agents” across the country and the party is spreading disinformation using social platforms. He said that even they (BNP) have sent money for these works and audio records have been leaked. He said that now they are attacking the mass media. Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nofel, Awami […]
However, the digital transformation of the news media industry has also created challenges. The rise of social media and user-generated content has raised concerns about the credibility and accuracy of news. News media organizations must also navigate issues surrounding data privacy, fake news and the role of algorithms in shaping news consumption. To address these […]
In a written statement, TIB executive director Iftikharuzzaman said on Thursday that the Election Commission has at different times called the media the “eyes and ears” of fair elections. (But) the guidelines issued recently have proved that the institution talked such tall tales only to make it popular and acceptable (to people). Basically, it has […]
‘No amendment can reform DSA, repeal is the solution’
The notification also mentions that legal action will be taken against IP TVs violating this directive. As per Article 4.3 of the National Online Media Policy-2017, IP TV cannot telecast any kind of news. The notice states that it has been observed that some registered/unregistered IP TVs are broadcasting news in violation of that policy.
It was said that work is being done with the United Nations Human Rights Commission to remove any loophole in the law. But this is just an excuse, as is clear from Friday’s statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. His advice to the government was of no use and that is […]
Nearly half (49pc) of top news publishers are now regularly publishing content on TikTok, according to a study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism – drawn from our 2022 digital news report covering 44 markets based on lists. A large part of these have been associated with Tiktok in the last year, […]
Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo, has also been named as an accused in the case at Ramna police station, under which Samsuzzaman was sent to jail. The plaintiff in this case is High Court Advocate Abdul Malek (Mashioor Malek). The two cases were filed by Prothom Alo over allegations of questioning the country’s image […]
Samsuzzaman was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s (CMM) court in Dhaka at 10.30 am on Thursday, nearly 30 hours after she was picked up from her residence in Savar. Ramna police station had appealed to the court to keep him in jail. Meanwhile, Samsuzzaman’s lawyers appealed for bail. The hearing of the appeal began […]
Prothom Alo sought statements from concerned quarters regarding the unbelievable claim that this journalist was detained for 20 hours, handed over to the police at midnight on the pretext of release and then caught in a manhunt to arrest him. However, when attempts were made to contact them, the concerned CID and police officials did […]
I quote again this January 10 speech of Bangabandhu: “Sha Allah, since we have become free, we will remain free – this struggle will continue as long as there is a single person in this Bangladesh.” Independence doesn’t just mean celebration and celebration. Ceremonies are important, but freedom means that every citizen has the right […]