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Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon addresses a workshop at a hotel in Dhaka on 18 June 2026. Photo: BSS

Govt committed to ensuring press freedom: Swapon

In his speech, the information minister said in this reform process, the government will only act as a 'supporting' and cooperative partner on behalf of the state

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Yasser Khan Choudhury, speaks as the chief guest at a discussion organised by the BAJ at the DRU, 16 June 2026. Photo: BSS

Govt will not interfere in media freedom: Yasser Khan

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Independent commission planned for media sector: Info minister

File image of Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon. Photo: Collected

Govt working on new framework to ensure media freedom, objectivity: Info minister

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File Photo: Collected

Media freedom essential for development of democracy: Fakhrul

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan at a discussion marking Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day at the Barishal Shilpakala Academy. 21 February 2026. Photo: PID

Govt to play responsible role in protecting media freedom, journos' welfare: Info minister

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ARTICLE 19 warns of threat to media freedom over 'rushed' ordinances

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Political pressure, economic insecurity threaten media freedom: Speakers

Irene Khan, UN special rapporteur on the freedom of expression and opinion/ TBS Illustration

Mob attacks stem from impunity, failure to protect media freedom: UN expert

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Rights groups warn of shrinking democratic space in Bangladesh

New Age Editor and Editors' Council President Nurul Kabir speaks at a talk show. Photo: Screengrab from video

A part of govt, or govt as a whole, allowed this to happen: Nurul Kabir on attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star

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Media freedom improved significantly in Bangladesh under interim govt, US State Dept reports

Govt rejects NOAB's claims, reaffirms commitment to media freedom

Govt rejects NOAB's claims, reaffirms commitment to media freedom