A delegation from the Broadcast Journalist Centre (BJC) paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday at the ministry’s conference room.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted various challenges and opportunities in the electronic media sector, according to a press release.
The Information Minister said the government is committed to ensuring the free flow of accurate information to the public and protecting citizens from misinformation.
He stressed that many challenges in the media sector could be resolved if professionalism in journalism is ensured.
Swapon said, “Our policy is analog but the challenge is digital.”
He further said a Media Commission will be formed to address various issues in the sector through consultation with relevant stakeholders.
The Information Minister emphasised the need for consensus among all parties and said the government will act as a facilitator in the process.
Among others, BJC Chairman Fahim Ahmed, Member Secretary Ilias Hossain, Trustee Board Chairman Rejoanul Haque and members Talat Mamun and Nur Safa Julhaj were present.