PM holds talks with editors

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought the cooperation of newspaper editors in the government’s ongoing efforts to formulate a policy aimed at ensuring an independent media and safeguarding journalists.

He made the call during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors’ Council at his office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat, according to the Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md. Suzauddhowla (Sujan Mahmud).

During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged editors to continue providing constructive criticism while also highlighting the government’s positive initiatives so that the public remains informed about measures being taken in the national interest.

An eight-member delegation of the National Editors’ Council attended the meeting, led by its Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman, and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.

The delegation also included Protidiner Bangladesh Editor Maruf Kamal Khan Sohel, Naya Diganta Editor Salahuddin Muhammad Babar, Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder, Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, WADA Editor Shafiqul Alam, and Manobkantha Editor Shahidul Islam.

The meeting focused on the government’s initiative to develop a policy framework for an independent media sector, with the Prime Minister seeking the editors’ support and engagement in the process.