Young woman found dead in Dhaka flat: Media ethics questioned

After the recovery of the young woman's body from a flat in Dhaka's Gulshan, social media has witnessed an uproar against media coverage. In order to sensationalise news, personal information about the deceased is being published. Along with not disclosing the accused's name, many issues regarding news coverage have also been pointed out.

What is media's role and responsibilities when covering sensitive cases such as suicide reports? Are media platforms ultimately pointing fingers at the victim? What kind of policies should and can be adopted in this regard?

Find out answers in the latest episode of Straight From Star Newsroom with The Daily Star's reporter Zyma Islam.