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DHAKA, April 20, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Choudhury today said the government does not want to control the mass media, as it believes in complete freedom of the press.
“We have no intention of controlling the media. The media will continue to work independently at its own pace. This is the Prime Minister's policy,” he said while addressing the 'BSRF Dialogue' organised by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) at the Secretariat Media Centre here.
BSRF President Masudul Haque presided over the event, while the organisation's General Secretary Obaidullah Badal conducted it.
Yeaser said, “We are currently working on misinformation and disinformation issues. In particular, we need to address the propaganda being spread online. Work is underway to ensure that accurate information reaches the public.”
The state minister said the government wants the media to be strong so that they can expose the government's mistakes.
He said, “Journalists are among the best teachers of society. The government is working to improve their standard of living.”
He assured that the Secretariat Media Centre would be renovated soon.
Announcing the elimination of discrimination in the government supplement distribution process, the state minister said a policy should be formulated for distribution so that no one is deprived. “We want everyone to receive this facility in a balanced manner and no specific newspaper should receive the benefit repeatedly,” he added.
Principal Information Officer Yakub Ali, members of the organisation's executive committee, and journalists from various media outlets were present at the event.
