Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam spoke at an iftar mahfil and view-exchange meeting at the Tathya Bhaban in city’s Circuit House Road today. Photo: PID

DHAKA, March 20, 2025 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today said the government expects neutral and responsible role from the mass media.

The adviser was speaking at an iftar mahfil and view-exchange meeting, organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the Tathya Bhaban in city’s Circuit House Road.

Highlighting the prevalence of rumors and propaganda, Mahfuj Alam said the mass media must play an effective role in countering rumors and propaganda. 

Welcoming the criticism of the media, he said that constructive criticism from the media helps the government in taking the right decisions.

He said that the media should also publicise the government's positive steps along with constructive criticism of the government.

Mahfuj said the government has set up the Media Reform Commission to establish discipline in the media. The government will take initiatives for media reform as per the recommendations of the commission, he added. 

He sought cooperation of all concerned including media owners and journalists in media reform. 

Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Mahbuba Farzana, owners and editors of print and electronic media and officials of the press wing of the Chief Adviser were present at the Iftar Mahfil.