Dhaka, March 19 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has described press freedom as very essential element to build the democratic social system on a strong base.

"We live in a multidimensional, democratic, debate-oriented society. Press freedom is very essential to build the democratic social system on a strong base," he said while addressing the fresh publication ceremony of Dainik Desh Bartaman at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Sunday, reports BSS.

The minister said newspapers or any media are not for only presenting news or entertainment programmes rather a newspaper can open the third eye of the people or unearth many hidden issues.

Hasan, also Awami League joint general secretary, said media can draw the at...