Press freedom

Press freedom

Information and Broadcasting minister Zahir Uddin Swapon addressed an event at the Information Bhaban in the capital. Photo: BSS

Media enjoying highest freedom: Information minister

Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon says journalists are working without restrictions, while warning against misuse of press freedom through yellow journalism, blackmailing and fake news.

A picture taken by Yalda Moaiery, who received a 15 year prison sentence for her work as a journalist in Iran, shows rescuers carrying a body at the site of a strike carried out during the 40-day US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March-April 2026. Photo:Reuters.

Iranian photojournalist faces 15 years in prison over images, reporting

Jahir Uddin Swapon addresses the inaugural meeting of the Press Accreditation Committee. Photo:BSS

Swapon stresses need for authority to determine journalist status

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

Govt committed to ensuring press freedom: Swapon

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

Illustration: TBS

CPJ urges PM to stop the cycle of press repression and political retaliation

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Why Bangladesh's ailing economy needs a free press

Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK). Photo: Collected

Free, independent media essential for democracy and rights: ASK

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

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