Dhaka, May 17 -- Since the Awami League government was overthrown on Aug 5, 2024, media outlets are facing less interference from the government, politicians, and security agencies, says Kamal Ahmed, the veteran journalist appointed as chief of the Media Reform Commission.

But, he says, there also is concern among the media regarding mob violence and intimidation that is convincing many outlets to self-censor.

In addition, the owners of media outlets have also replaced newsroom personnel in an attempt to recruit people who can lobby for them among those whose political fortunes are on the rise.

Kamal spoke with bdnews24.com's Inside Out on press freedom, the urgency of financial independence for the fourth estate, and the need for tran...