# Dhaka Reporters Unity Called Upon to Protect Journalists' Rights and Dignity

*Assignment editors and chief reporters urge Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) to take an active role in protecting journalists' rights and dignity.*

July 25, 2026 · Bangladesh

## At a glance

- Assignment editors and chief reporters call for improved professional standards and ethical practices in journalism.
- Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) urged to play a more active role in safeguarding journalists' rights and dignity.
- Proposed initiatives include a registration system, separate wage structure, and stronger welfare measures.

Assignment editors and chief reporters of various television channels have called for effective measures to improve professional standards among journalists, introduce a registration system, implement a separate wage structure for television journalists, curb unethical practices, and promote technology-driven journalism. They urged Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) to play a more active role in safeguarding journalists' rights and dignity.

## Challenges in Mainstream Journalism

At a views-exchange meeting held at DRU's Shafiqul Kabir auditorium, DRU President Abu Saleh Akon highlighted that mainstream journalism is facing challenges due to the misuse of press identity and the spread of unprofessional reporting, which tarnishes the image of genuine journalists.

## Proposed Initiatives

The meeting, presided over by DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and moderated by General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel, emphasized the need for a transparent registration system, financial capability checks before granting media licenses, and ensuring regular salaries for journalists. DRU General Secretary also highlighted DRU's success in securing five-day Eid holidays and ongoing efforts for two weekly holidays, with initiatives underway to ensure a minimum entry-level salary of Taka 35,000 for journalists.

## Calls for Workshops and Stronger Welfare Measures

Representatives from TV channels and journalists' leaders called for workshops, wage board formation, job security, AI-based training, and stronger welfare measures to enhance the professional standards and ethical practices in journalism.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/dru-urged-to-safeguard-journalists-rights-dignity