Media under attack
I was appalled reading the cover story "Media under attack" by Shamim Ahsan in a recent issue of SWM. It is really shocking to note that ministers are desperate to curtail media freedom, specially that of the print media that has been playing a truly great role by upholding the truth.
It'll be a grave blunder for the government and a misfortune for all of us if the proposed idea of intimidating the media is carried out.
People do pin their high hopes about the country on the unbiased media because of the fact that it is only the media that has been revealing harsh truths and thus rendering great service to the nation. Furthermore, a free media is a prerequisite for democracy.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Media is the voice of the people and any attempt to strangle this voice will curtail their hopes.
This is an unfortunate state where learned persons in power are speaking against the media & its role.
Finally, congratulations to Shamim Ahsan for writing the fine cover story.