Media
Tk 10 lakh fine for journalists' ‘illegal activity’?
There are already laws in place for newspapers and journalists. Why did the Press Council, then, take the initiative to amend the Press Council Act 1974, keeping provision to impose a fine of up to Tk 10 lakh? Is it not their obligation to protect the interests of journalists?
A woman is dead. Why are we gossiping about her personal life?
Media has a responsibility to stop sensationalising stories about women and focus on the wider inequalities that affect them.
Tk 10 lakh fine for journalists' ‘illegal activity’?
There are already laws in place for newspapers and journalists. Why did the Press Council, then, take the initiative to amend the Press Council Act 1974, keeping provision to impose a fine of up to Tk 10 lakh? Is it not their obligation to protect the interests of journalists?
JS committee gets 60 days more to review Mass Media Employees Bill
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today got another 60 days to examine the much-debated Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022.
Journalism under siege on digital front
Journalism in Bangladesh is under siege on the digital front, beginning from surveillance to draconian laws.
Digital Security Act threatens press freedom, needs reformation: Editors’ Council
The Editors’ Council today called upon the authorities concerned to reform the Digital Security Act in order to ensure press freedom in the country.
How many streaming services are too many?
These services are trying hard to distinguish themselves.
Is traditional media catering to the youth?
Today's youth have come to rely less on traditional media.
The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media
Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
Govt asks media to publish objective news on ‘sensitive issues’
The government has asked the media to publish objective news on “sensitive issues” involving important personalities, politicians, businessmen, government officials and various institutions.
Protect identity of children involved in criminal cases
The High Court yesterday observed that the media cannot publish names, addresses and photos of children involved in criminal cases.