Bangladesh lags behind Afghanistan in media freedom in South Asia

04 May, 2024, 10:30 pm

Last modified: 04 May, 2024, 10:30 pm

Bangladesh lags behind Afghanistan in media freedom in South Asia

04 May, 2024, 10:30 pm

Last modified: 04 May, 2024, 10:30 pm

Bangladesh has slipped two steps in the Global Free Media Index compared to last year. Bangladesh is ranked 165th among 180 countries this year. Bangladesh was ranked 163rd in the list last year. Norway tops the list.

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