media freedom

media freedom

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury and Noakhali-6 lawmaker Abdul Hannan Masud. Photo: Collected

Hannan Masud questions media freedom, govt says media 'most free'

The Noakhali-6 MP raises concerns over reports being removed and media outlets facing cyberattacks; state minister denies government interference.

Newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman receives a floral welcome from ministry officials at the Secretariat on his first working day. Photo: UNB

New Info Minister Andaleeve vows to support media, not control it

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

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

A file photo of Zahir Uddin Swapon/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