Press freedom

Press freedom

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Why Bangladesh's ailing economy needs a free press

Countries that recorded a decrease in press freedom also experienced a 1% – 2% drop in real gross domestic product (GDP) growth

Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK). Photo: Collected

Free, independent media essential for democracy and rights: ASK

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Press Freedom Index: Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 152nd

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman poses for a photo with Noab members at the Secretariat today, 21 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Don't want to make media hostile: PM Tarique tells Noab

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Prolonged detention of journalists raises press freedom concerns

Contrary to Rizwana's claim, press was terrified during Yunus regime

Contrary to Rizwana's claim, press was terrified during Yunus regime

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Press freedom key to restoring democracy in Bangladesh, warn global media watchdogs

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Free media… Déjà vu?

'When mobs rule, press freedom falls'

'When mobs rule, press freedom falls'

How press freedom was built over centuries, how Bangladesh is watching it unravel

How press freedom was built over centuries, how Bangladesh is watching it unravel

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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

NCP Convener Nahid Islam. Photo: Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters

Part of interim govt, social and political back-up behind attacks on media, cultural institution: Nahid