“Journalists should have the opportunity to ask questions”

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam said that Journalists should have the opportunity to ask questions.

The adviser said this while addressing a seminar titled “Brave New Bangladesh: Reform Roadmap for Press Freedom” held at Dhanmandi in the capital on Sunday (May 4).

"Members of parliament can be asked, officials of the judiciary can be asked, intelligence agencies can be asked,” he said adding “but journalists cannot be asked—I don't want this to happen."

“We want to introduce a journalist safety law. We are also exploring the possibility of merging three public media entities—BTV, Bangladesh Betar, and Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)—and ensuring the autonomy of radio and television,” Mahfuj said.