Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought the cooperation of newspaper editors in the government’s ongoing initiative to formulate a policy aimed at ensuring an independent media and safeguarding the professional interests of journalists.
He made the call during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors’ Council at his office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat, according to Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla (Sujan Mahmud).
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged editors to continue playing their role in strengthening democracy through responsible journalism.
While encouraging constructive criticism of the government, Tarique Rahman also requested editors to give due importance to reporting the government’s positive initiatives so that the public remains informed about policies and programmes undertaken in the national interest.
He said balanced journalism that highlights both challenges and progress is essential for ensuring transparency, accountability and informed public discourse.
Editors Discuss Media Issues
An eight-member delegation of the National Editors’ Council attended the meeting, led by its Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.
The delegation also 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 focused on issues related to the media sector and the government’s initiative to develop a policy framework aimed at promoting an independent and professional press in Bangladesh.
