press freedom in bangladesh

Democracy can’t do without a free press

Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.
4 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Combating disinformation is key to restoring trust in journalism

Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.
3 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Vested group out to destabilise the country

BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.
26 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Assaults on media houses deeply alarming

Authorities must act decisively to protect press freedom
26 November 2024, 12:55 PM

Freedom of the press must be protected

Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
16 August 2024, 15:00 PM

Police will be better off focusing on probing graft allegations

The BPSA statement sets a dangerous precedent
25 June 2024, 06:03 AM

All-out support for media to save environment

The government will ensure full support and protection for journalists who strive to do authentic environmental journalism, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat said yesterday.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank has to provide info that people have right to know: Arafat

Bangladesh Bank will have to provide all information that public has a right to know, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad Ali Arafat, said today
4 May 2024, 09:33 AM

Press freedom index: Bangladesh falls 2 spots, only Afghanistan worse in South Asia

The country was ranked 165th among 180 nations, placing it only above Afghanistan among South Asian countries
3 May 2024, 07:15 AM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?

The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.
2 May 2024, 18:15 PM

A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank

Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?
28 April 2024, 09:30 AM

Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it

High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents
28 February 2024, 07:08 AM

End impunity for killing journalists

Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases
24 June 2023, 12:33 PM

When will those 48 hours end?

Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families
22 June 2023, 12:36 PM

Could Nadim’s life have been saved?

Stop normalising threats faced by journalists in Bangladesh
21 June 2023, 05:00 AM

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.
3 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA
21 April 2023, 08:44 AM

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy
1 April 2023, 19:48 PM

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom
30 March 2023, 14:50 PM

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard
9 March 2023, 12:27 PM