Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged newspaper editors to continue offering constructive criticism of the government while also highlighting its positive initiatives to keep people informed about measures taken in the public interest.
He made the call during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors’ Council at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.
The prime minister also sought the editors’ cooperation in formulating a policy framework to ensure a free and independent media and protect journalists.
The eight-member delegation was led by National Editors’ Council Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Other members of the delegation were 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.
The meeting discussed issues concerning the media, journalism and cooperation between the government and the press.
