Editors' Council

Economic immorality called out

Bangladesh is heading towards an economic system devoid of moral values, which is causing a breakdown in financial discipline, spoiling the business climate, and discouraging honest taxpayers, said noted economist Wahiduddin Mahmud.
10 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Repeal DSA, amend all anti-free press laws

The government must either repeal the Digital Security Act-2018 or amend it in such a manner that it does not hamper free media or freedom of expression.
3 May 2023, 01:20 AM

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.
3 May 2022, 12:48 PM

Digital Security Act: Minister assures editors can propose amendments to standing committee

The law minister assures editors of arranging a meeting with parliamentary standing committee on post, telecom and ICT to place their proposals regarding amendments to the Digital Security Act.
19 April 2018, 08:35 AM

Editors' Council concerned over attack on Zafar Iqbal

Editors' Council expresses deep concern over the attack on renowned writer Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.
5 March 2018, 15:01 PM

Editors’ Council protests case against Star editor

The Editors' Council has condemned and protested the barrage of cases filed against The Daily Star Editor and the Council's General Secretary, Mahfuz Anam.
17 February 2016, 14:40 PM

Revoke Section 57 of ICT Act: Editors’ Council

The Editors’ Council strongly demands scrapping of Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act.
23 August 2015, 12:05 PM