press freedom

Let journalists do their job

Persecution by government officials deeply concerning

Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial

The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.

A blatant disregard for rights treaties

The Digital Security Act must go, before it inflicts further harm

4 books that explore press freedom

Here are four books that explore the stories of journalists, and the issues surrounding press freedom.

Why Press Council is failing to protect press freedom

Media plurality, though essential in all democracies, has sadly become a tool for drowning out independent and critical voices.

World Press Freedom Day / There was a time...

When journalists sought to be biased, but only towards people.

DSA and the quest for an obliged press

A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Sometimes a slap is not just a slap

Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

On free speech and Milton’s 'Areopagitica'

Milton shows how the erroneous use of censorship laws have hindered progress even in the quest for scientific truth.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Most of world’s female journalists faced online violence: Study

Online violence against female journalists is one of the most serious global threats to press freedom and has contributed to female reporters being murdered, a new global report has found.

June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022

Another attempt to gag the press?

Proposed hefty fines for journalists are unrealistic

May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

Journalism under siege on digital front

Journalism in Bangladesh is under siege on the digital front, beginning from surveillance to draconian laws.

May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022

Bangladesh 162nd out of 180 countries in Press Freedom Index, scores lowest in South Asia

Bangladesh has slipped ten notches in this year's World Press Freedom Index, by Reporters Without Borders, also known as Reporters sans frontières (RSF).

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

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.

May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020

The Writer’s Block

The Writer’s Block

September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019

Defamation Law: Misuse curbing press freedom

Defamation laws are being widely misused in the country curtailing the freedom of expression and press, and ultimately forcing many to undergo self-censorship, experts said at a roundtable yesterday.

August 4, 2019
August 4, 2019

‘Praise Freedom’ is the new Press Freedom

Press freedom was a fundamental pillar of modern civilisation. Nearly all countries, save the communist bloc and the dictatorial regimes, ensured special protection for the media in their constitutions.

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