Freedom of media
Recently, some Ministers and MPs of the ruling party have criticized some newspapers very harshly. The expressed their anger towards Prothom Alo, Samakal, Aamader Somoy. They did this at the Jatia Sangsad where there was no scope for others to defend themselves. The Speaker also took part in this discussion. The claimed that the Editor of the Prothom Alo is responsible for creating 1/11 and the grenade attacks on August 21, 2004. The two main rival parties of our country blame each other for causing 1/11. Till now, the case of August 21 incident is under investigation. For making democracy successful, someone must be held accountable. Newspapers ensure that the government is held accountable by publicly evaluating their performance for the world to see. In a country like Bangladesh where corruption is widespread, the media can play a vital role in exposing corrupt government officials. We, the general people, are kept well informed by the media about the activities of the government should take the advice and criticism of the media to Improve its performance. The government should encourage freedom of press so the people of the country are better informed.
Recently, some Ministers and MPs of the ruling party have criticized some newspapers very harshly. The expressed their anger towards Prothom Alo, Samakal, Aamader Somoy. They did this at the Jatia Sangsad where there was no scope for others to defend themselves. The Speaker also took part in this discussion. The claimed that the Editor of the Prothom Alo is responsible for creating 1/11 and the grenade attacks on August 21, 2004. The two main rival parties of our country blame each other for causing 1/11. Till now, the case of August 21 incident is under investigation. For making democracy successful, someone must be held accountable. Newspapers ensure that the government is held accountable by publicly evaluating their performance for the world to see. In a country like Bangladesh where corruption is widespread, the media can play a vital role in exposing corrupt government officials. We, the general people, are kept well informed by the media about the activities of the government should take the advice and criticism of the media to Improve its performance. The government should encourage freedom of press so the people of the country are better informed.
