Editors’ Council has issued a statement after a video published on the Facebook page of Rashed Khan Mesbah, political assistant to the prime minister, showed him tearing up a copy of Daily Amar Desh newspaper.
The council mentioned that while expressing disagreement with news reports or editorial views is a democratic right, maintaining responsibility, decorum, and mutual respect when expressing differences of opinion is essential, read a press release.
Highlighting that Rashed holds the rank of secretary alongside his role as political assistant to the prime minister, the council stressed that he is expected to demonstrate restraint and responsibility in his statements and conduct.
Simultaneously, the statement mentioned that ensuring professional standards, objectivity, ethics, and accountability in journalism is equally vital.
The Editors’ Council called upon all concerned to refrain from provocative statements, threats, and harassment, while urging all parties to uphold press freedom and the security of journalists.
The statement was issued on behalf of the organisation by Editors’ Council President Nurul Kabir and General Secretary Dewan Hanif Mahmud.
