Dhaka, June 27 -- Giving journalists proper salaries through the Wage Board, ensuring fair trials for those who spread false information during the past fascist regime, and changing how media ownership works can help protect journalists in Bangladesh. At present, media freedom in the country is similar to that in the Western democratic countries, said Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser (CA).

He was speaking at a dialogue titled 'Exploring Legal Framework for Journalists' Protection and Grievances', held at the CIRDAP Auditorium in the capital, and organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS).

Alam said protecting journalists is important, but asked, "What about the people who were hurt by lies and false news?" ...