Asaduzzaman: Media now completely independent

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said the mass media is currently working completely independently as there is no control exercised over the media.

The Home Minister came up with the remark while addressing a function on DRU Best Reporting Award-2022 at Nasrul Hamid Auditorium  of Segunbagicha in the city organised by Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Tuesday afternoon.

In his speech, the Home Minister said that as the number of daily newspapers has increased, the number of electronic media has also increased. Earlier, when writing news, there were various types of censorships, but now there is no such thing, he said. 

“There is no control over the mass media. They are currently working completely independently,” the Home Minister said.

The minister said that there are roaming journalists everywhere. “When something is happening, it is coming out through them immediately,” he added.

“It is a challenging world, in which you are earning reputation. Today, those who excelled are being honoured. Thank you to all who have been awarded,” Khan said.

The Home Minister called upon the journalists to contribute more, and to write “positive news” equally.

“You will work to advance the country,” he added.