PM urges editors to highlight govt's positive initiatives alongside constructive criticism
Tarique Rahman also sought editors' cooperation in formulating a policy framework for independent media and journalists during a meeting at the Secretariat.
Highlights:
- PM calls for balanced coverage of government activities
- Editors urged to continue constructive criticism of government
- Government drafting policy for independent media, journalists
- PM seeks editors' support in policy formulation
- National Editors Council delegation meets prime minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged newspaper editors to highlight the government's positive initiatives alongside constructive criticism, saying balanced coverage would help people learn about the government's good work.
He made the call during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors Council at the Prime Minister's Office under the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat today (27 July).
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The prime minister said constructive criticism from the media is important, but the government's positive initiatives should also be presented appropriately so that the public can be informed about them.
During the meeting, he also sought the editors' cooperation in formulating a policy framework for independent media and journalists, which the government is currently preparing.
The National Editors Council delegation was led by its Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Other members of the delegation included Protidiner Bangladesh Editor Maruf Kamal Khan, Naya Diganta Editor Salahuddin Muhammad Babar, Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder, Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, Waadaa Editor Shafiqul Alam and Manabkantha Editor Shahidul Islam.
