Media convention protests mob violence, urges unity for courageous journalism
The event also focused on safeguarding a democratic media environment, ensuring the safety of journalists, and upholding the professional dignity and rights of media workers.
A media convention in Dhaka today (17 January) protested recent mob violence, with organisers warning that such incidents pose unprecedented threats to freedom of expression and democratic values, while calling for unity in defence of independent, responsible and courageous journalism.
Senior journalists and newspaper editors spoke at the convention jointly organised by the Editors' Council and the Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (Noab), which began this morning at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh.
Speakers at the convention said efforts will be made for a regional convention and a code of conduct.
The event also focused on safeguarding a democratic media environment, ensuring the safety of journalists, and upholding the professional dignity and rights of media workers.
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