Govt to form ‘credible’ media commission: Information minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said the government is planning to form an "acceptable" media commission, following consultations among the stakeholders.He said it at a discussion, organised jointly by the Editors' Council and the Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) at the CIRDAP auditorium in the city on...

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Rainfall to decline over next five days

FE REPORT The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Sunday rainfall across the country is expected to gradually decline over the next five days. It also said both day and night temperatures may see a slight increase.Widespread rainfall and thundershowers, including heavy to very heavy falls in some areas, impacted...

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Journalists form human chain for lifting ban on entering SC courtrooms

FE REPORT The journalists working on the Supreme Court (SC) beat formed a human chain on Sunday with black cloth tied over their mouths, demanding the immediate withdrawal of restrictions on journalists entering the SC courtrooms and ensuring access to gather news.The programme, organised by the Supreme Court Reporters Forum...

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