Media Commission

Media Commission

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon addresses a workshop at a hotel in Dhaka on 18 June 2026. Photo: BSS

Govt committed to ensuring press freedom: Swapon

In his speech, the information minister said in this reform process, the government will only act as a 'supporting' and cooperative partner on behalf of the state

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon speaks at a seminar titled “Remembering the Black Day of Newspaper Closure under BAKSAL Rule" and "Media Failure in Confronting Fascism" as the chief guest. Photo: PID

Info minister stresses need for independent media commission with objective approach 

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No commission can work amid anarchy, media experts warn

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon delivered a speech as the chief guest at a seminar held at a city hotel on 20 May 2026. Photo: BSS

Govt won't impose any unilateral decision on media commission formation: Swapon

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury, Prime Minister’s Information Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman and leaders of the Editors’ Council posing for a photograph after a meeting at the Secretariat on 17 May 2026. Photo: PMO

Govt to form advisory committee for media commission

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Independent commission planned for media sector: Info minister

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ARTICLE 19 warns of threat to media freedom over 'rushed' ordinances

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11-member mass media reform commission formed

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. Photo: Collected

Govt considering formation of Media Commission to safeguard press freedom: Chief Adviser Yunus