Journalism in Bangladesh is under siege on the digital front, beginning from surveillance to draconian laws. This has led to a culture of fear and self-censorship, curtailing freedom of expression and silencing independent media
Journalists leaders today (April 25, 2022) rejected the statement of Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) where they said that there is no need for the Mass Media Employees Act.
The proposed Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill conflicts with the prevailing judiciary, industrial law and the country’s labour law, said the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) yesterday.