‘Govt moves to form Media Commission’

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Tuesday said the government is working to establish an acceptable Media Commission aimed at resolving key issues and strengthening the country’s media industry.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at the installation ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Munshiganj Press Club held at Shilpakala Academy.

Swapon said the government is taking steps to ensure press freedom as pledged by the Prime Minister. He also said a digital measurement system is being introduced to assess newspaper circulation more accurately.

He emphasized that citizens have the right to receive accurate and truthful information from the media. The minister added that fascist and authoritarian regimes often attempt to silence the press.

Calling on journalists, he urged them to play a responsible role in maintaining objectivity and presenting the real picture of society.

Munshiganj-3 lawmaker Md. Kamruzzaman Ratan, Acting Deputy Commissioner Mousumi Mahbub, Superintendent of Police Mohammad Menhazul Alam, Zila Parishad Administrator A.K.M. Eradat Manu, former MCCI President Engineer Saiful Islam, and former Member Secretary of District Jubo Dal Sultan Ahmed also spoke at the event.

Munshiganj Press Club President Atikur Rahman Tipu chaired the programme, while General Secretary Md. Gulzar Hossain delivered the welcome address.