Fearing for press freedom, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls upon the government to halt the implementation of Online Mass Media Policy.I n some cases, the policy poses potential threat to press freedom, says Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of the anti-graft watchdog.

The cabinet yesterday approved the draft of the National Online Mass Media Policy, 2017 incorporating a proposal for setting up a National Broadcast Commission to facilitate the operation of online mass media in a well-organised manner.

The Cabinet approves the draft of 'The National Online Mass Media Policy, 2017' incorporating a proposal for constituting a National Broadcast Commission to facilitate the operation of online mass media in a well-organised manner.