Bangladesh: all media censored

Posted by Jean Yves Chainon on January 29, 2007 at 1:04 PM
The Bangladeshi government has warned that anyone who breaks restrictions on new media or political rallies – imposed during a state of emergency – risks up to five years in jail. Earlier this month, the government had restricted freedoms of speech and assembly.
"Any person who breaks these rules can face a maximum five years and a minimum two years of rigorous imprisonment along with fines," said the home ministry.

The government now has the power to "restrict publication or broadcast of any anti-government" articles, cartoons, discussions and content both in print and digital media.

Alongside press censorship, political rallies and meetings are banned.

It seems like Bangladesh could be sinking into a renewed period of authoritarian censorship.

Source: AFP

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From the Daily Star

No interference with free press

In the wake of a strong media outcry against restrictions on the media and its leaders' firm resolve to defy it, the caretaker government (CG) yesterday clarified that no restrictions have been imposed on the freedom or functions of the media.

The government would soon invite media representatives for discussions to reach a workable solution on the issue, according to the home ministry.

Editors of some newspapers welcomed the government clarification but reiterated the demand for withdrawal of the relevant clause in the Emergency Power Rules 2007, published on January 25.

Taking note of similar concerns regarding normal activities of trade unions and professional bodies, the CG also decided to issue necessary instructions to allow indoor activities of such unions and bodies, the home ministry yesterday said in a clarification on a gazette notification published on Emergency Power Rules 2007.

Earlier on Sunday, editors of national newspapers, news agencies and television channels, and senior journalists categorically told Law and Information Adviser Mainul Hosein that they would not abide by the restrictions imposed on the media by the emergency rules.

"The government is deeply aware of the very positive role the media has been playing during the current critical period in the nation's history," reads the home ministry clarification.

The government is also profoundly concerned about the need for preserving freedom of the press even under these circumstances, it said. "However, it has been brought to the notice of the government that there exist some questions in certain quarters about the possibility of curtailing press freedom on account of the above gazette."

The clarification went on, "The government wishes to reiterate unequivocally that no restrictions have been imposed on the media's freedom or functions. However, in order to avoid any misunderstanding, the government will soon invite media representatives to discuss in order to reach a workable solution on the issue."

Reazuddin Ahmed, editor of the News Today, said he is happy that the government has clarified its position saying that it has imposed no restriction on the media.

"But the 5th clause in the Emergency Power Rules 2007 which is hanging upon the media as a sword should be withdrawn," he said.

The clause is a 'sleeping tiger' that may wake up and bite anytime, he added.

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