# Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Appeals to Editors for Support on Independent Media Policy

*Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought cooperation of newspaper editors for the government’s ongoing move to formulate a policy for independent media and journalists.*

July 27, 2026 · Politics

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought the cooperation of newspaper editors to support the government’s initiative in formulating a policy for independent media and journalists. This appeal was made during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors' Council at his office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

The Prime Minister, according to PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Md. Suzauddhowla (Sujan Mahmud), urged the editors to highlight the government's positive initiatives alongside doing constructive criticism so that people remain informed about the measures being taken in the public interest.

## Key Questions Answered

{"question":"Who attended the meeting with the Prime Minister?","answer":"An eight-member delegation of the National Editors' Council led by its Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman, attended the meeting. The other members of the delegation were Protidiner Bangladesh Editor Maruf Kamal Khan Sohel, Naya Diganta Editor Salahuddin Muhammad Babar, Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder, Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, WADA Editor Shafiqul Alam and Manobkantha Editor Shahidul Islam."}

{"question":"What did the Prime Minister urge the editors to do?","answer":"The Prime Minister urged the editors to highlight the government's positive initiatives alongside doing constructive criticism so that people remain informed about the measures being taken in the public interest."}

{"question":"Where did the meeting take place?","answer":"The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat."}

{"question":"What is the purpose of the government’s move to formulate a policy for independent media and journalists?","answer":"The purpose is to create a supportive environment for independent media and journalists, ensuring they can operate freely while also adhering to certain guidelines that protect public interest and maintain ethical standards."}

## Sources

- BSS

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