Don't run stories that tarnish image even if they're objective
Press council says
Staff Correspondent
Justice Abu Sayeed Ahmad, chairman of Bangladesh Press Council, has called upon newspaper owners, editors and journalists to refrain from running even objective stories that may tarnish the country's image."It's a matter of regret our newspapers carry news of politicians and influential personalities in such a manner that it damages the country's image," Justice Sayeed said in a press release yesterday. He has asked the newspapers to refrain from publishing such news items. He suggested amendment to the Press Council Act, 1974, saying the existing rules and regulations of the council are not enough to cope with the 'changing scenario of the country'. "Criminal tendency is increasing in our society due to changes in time. So, the Press Council Act should be updated," he added. "Guilty people can be warned and slammed under the current press laws, but this is not enough," he said. The press council chairman expressed the hope the country's image will improve if journalists follow his views.
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