Trump now appears to be doubling down on his anti-media rhetoric in his first month in office
Bangladesh’s media industry has seen some major shake-ups, with more than two dozen outlets shuffling leadership positions following the July mass uprising last year.
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
So in the spirit of Independence, I urge my reader to exercise independence of consumption—to question what you are buying, what you are reading, what you are watching, and which of these you are really given the freedom to choose.
Setting a flimsy standard of what an ideal relationship should look like.
Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.
Older audiences have always relied on TV for clean and engaging content reflective of our local lifestyle.
The panel spoke broadly about censorship, #MeToo movement, mob mentality, cancel culture, JK Rowling, and social media echo chambers.
The way we consume news has changed a lot since the olden times.
Fact-checkers in Bangladesh debunked at least 10 different fake or misleading news stories, eight of which are related to the football tournament, in top newspapers and TV channels.
We, as a society, give far too much importance to intelligent content.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh's media has the freedom to say whatever they wish and added that the number of media houses have grown during her tenure.
Media has a responsibility to stop sensationalising stories about women and focus on the wider inequalities that affect them.
There are already laws in place for newspapers and journalists. Why did the Press Council, then, take the initiative to amend the Press Council Act 1974, keeping provision to impose a fine of up to Tk 10 lakh? Is it not their obligation to protect the interests of journalists?
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today got another 60 days to examine the much-debated Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022.
Journalism in Bangladesh is under siege on the digital front, beginning from surveillance to draconian laws.
The Editors’ Council today called upon the authorities concerned to reform the Digital Security Act in order to ensure press freedom in the country.
These services are trying hard to distinguish themselves.
Today's youth have come to rely less on traditional media.
