Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked senior newspaper editors to help the government create a new policy that supports independent media and protects journalists in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister made the request during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors’ Council at his office in the Secretariat on Monday afternoon. The details were confirmed by Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla, also known as Sujan Mahmud.
During the meeting, Tarique Rahman asked the editors to share constructive criticism while also highlighting the positive work done by the government. He said this would help keep the public properly informed about policies made for the country.
An eight-member team from the National Editors’ Council attended the meeting. The group was led by Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman, alongside Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Other delegation members included Protidiner Bangladesh Editor Maruf Kamal Khan Sohel, Naya Diganta Editor Salahuddin Muhammad Babar, Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder, Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, WADA Editor Shafiqul Alam, and Manobkantha Editor Shahidul Islam.
The meeting is part of the government’s plans to work closely with senior news leaders before finalising new rules for the country’s media sector.
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