World Press Freedom Day
'Inevitable reasons' for news shutdown and journalist's dismissal
Just four days before World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd, on April 29th, what happened at three television channels in Bangladesh raised serious questions not only about the statements of the interim government's Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the former Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam but also about journalists' freedom to ask questions, their authority, and the boundaries of that freedom.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Strong government support is necessary to prevent obstruction
Among the countries most vulnerable to global climate change disasters, Bangladesh stands out. Therefore, it is evident how crucial environmental protection is for Bangladesh. If we cannot preserve the integrity of our environment, it will be self-destructive for us. Since we are not very conscious as a nation, we can easily overlook greater interests for trivial gains. Hence, by neglecting environmental protection, we are not only displaying negligence but also extreme irresponsibility and ignorance.
In the realm of free media, there is no alternative to the expression of free speech
On last Friday (May 3rd) was World Press Freedom Day. On this occasion, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. In comparison to last year, Bangladesh has slipped two steps back in the global media freedom ranking. Among 180 countries, Bangladesh ranks 165th, with a score of 27.64. In the 2023 Index, Bangladesh's position was 163rd, with a score of 35.31. Such information is an ominous sign for the freedom of the press, as well as for the expression of the country's opinion.
World Press Freedom Day
Today May 3, is World Free Press Day. According to the recommendation of the 26th General Conference of UNESCO in 1991, the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 recognized May 3 as World Press Freedom Day.
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