The government has taken an initiative to enact five laws alongside the existing law regarding the mass media. But attempts to control the mass media with so many laws will harm journalism, newspaper owners said.
The country’s leading English newspaper, The Daily Star, yesterday celebrated its Staff Day, with much enthusiasm and a pledge to continue upholding the standard of journalism.
The government today honoured 76 individual highest taxpayers, including Transcom Group Chairman Shahnaz Rahman, The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, and Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman, for depositing the highest amount of taxes to the state coffer in 2021-22 fiscal year.
The government yesterday honoured 76 individuals, including Transcom Group Chairman Shahnaz Rahman, The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, and Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman, who deposited some of the highest amounts of tax in fiscal year 2021-22.
Highest taxpayers in Bangladesh: The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam and Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman have been named as the top taxpayers in the journalist category for the seventh consecutive year.