Govt working in formulating ordinance to protect journalists’ rights: Mahfuj | At a Glance

DHAKA, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam today said the government is working sincerely in formulating an ordinance aimed at safeguarding the rights of journalists. He said this while addressing a discussion on formation of newspaper wage board and formulating an ordinance to protect the rights of journalists at Tathya Bhaban in the capital. Mahfuj also expressed the hope that it would be possible to formulate this ordinance during the tenure of the current interim government. He said the government is reviewing various aspects of the draft ordinance to protect the rights of journalism proposed by the Media Reform Commission. The adviser said it is necessary to take the opinions of the relevant stakeholders...