Draft legislation directly related to media freedom, professional journalistic standards and the future of the broadcasting system cannot be considered acceptable if drafted without proper discussion and review. The Council of Editors believes that the structure and provisions of these draft ordinances indicate a clear risk of increasing state control rather than protecting media freedom. […]
When the Information Commission office was visited in Agargaon on Tuesday, layers of dust were found accumulated on various parts of the building. An official, speaking anonymously, said the hearing had been suspended due to the absence of commissioners. According to commission sources, more than 12,000 applications for information were filed across the country in […]