If there are any mistakes in the management of the government, let me know: Dr. Muhammad Yunus

The Chief Adviser Dr. urged the media to be vocal if there are any mistakes in the management of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus.

He said this in a meeting with the editors of different media of the country at the official residence of the Chief Adviser, Yamuna on Tuesday (03 September).

Calling upon the media to speed up the initiative of the interim government by publishing news independently, the Chief Advisor said, we want everyone's help in the effective reform of various institutions of the state.

He also said that the movement of students has created a great opportunity to take the country to a new height by repairing the state Therefore, if there is a mistake in the government's activities, it should be highlighted in the media.

Later, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed the media about the meeting

The press secretary of the Chief Adviser said that the government of the country pardoned 57 Bangladeshis imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates for their solidarity with the anti-discrimination student movement. In a meeting in the morning, the chief adviser of the interim government said. Muhammad Yunus

After that, the Chief Adviser held a meeting with 20 editors of the country's print media at the Rashtriya Guest House Yamuna Various issues were discussed with the Chief Advisor

Editors of leading newspapers of the country participated in the meeting. Among the editors present were Matiur Rahman, Editor of Dainik Prothom Alo, Nurul Kabir, Editor of New Age, Saiful Alam, Editor of Yugantar and Dewan Hanif Mahmud, Editor of Banik Barta and other media personalities.

He also said that the editors have asked the advisors of the government to play a more active role, including reforming the Election Commission

Later, Mahfuz Anam, president of the editorial board and editor and publisher of Daily Star, spoke to the mediapersons outside Yamuna.

He said, in the discussion, we want a national unity to be established in Bangladesh. We have said that we expect many important reforms from this government. Among those reforms are constitutional changes, strengthening local governments, reforming autonomous bodies—the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Election Commission into truly people-oriented bodies, and especially the Election Commission so that all elections in the future truly reflect the thoughts of the nation and the voters, such a body. want We want such an anti-corruption commission, they should work independently.

Mahfuz Anam also said, I said another thing, buses, BTV and radio, that they should be given autonomy under the control of the government. May they fulfill their responsibilities professionally.

Stating that the black law for media production has been repealed, he said, 'Digital Security Act, Cyber ​​Security Act, such laws, at this moment it should be announced that the clauses in these laws to oppress journalists will not be effective and they will reform it. Take time. There is also a proposal that if the chief adviser thinks that constitutional reform, by making a group or a committee for this, all kinds of changes in laws, independence of judiciary, police reform, all these can be done by a group or in different ways. In other words, we want to change these, we want democratic reform.

Dr. Mahfuz Anam said that Yunus fully believes in independent journalism. Yunus told reporters that he fully believes in independent journalism and his special appeal to us is that we can establish national consensus through our writings. He eagerly accepted our various suggestions and urged us to point out the mistakes in all aspects of the administration of this government. It is very important. He said, if there is any mistake of this government, we should feel free to print it in paper and help this government. He said, 'I personally feel that he really wants a vibrant media. He truly believes in freedom of media. If we've ever had a media-friendly head of government, we've got it now. We are very happy for this.'

Mahfuz Anam said, 'He asked us how long the interim government will be. Many people have given opinions about it at different times. But the main thing that is coming, that is the agenda of this government? Time in that ratio. Many political parties say as long as you need, some political parties say reasonable time, these are vague. He wants us to discuss them in detail through newspapers and television and give him an idea of ​​what the nation wants, how many years may be two-three-five years. He has no personal thoughts about it, he wants to know the thoughts of the people. In that regard, he called on the media, let us write about the people and let them know how many days.

He said, 'He thinks that the world is looking at us now. They are very keen on this change and they want to help Bangladesh in any way they can. It is a great blessing for us.'

Bangladesh /SBT