Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- As the people of Bangladesh (former East Pakistan) enjoyed no fundamental rights during Pakistan period, there was no question of guarantee of freedom of expression.
However, with the passage of time, there has been paradigm shift in the functioning of the media.
The national press of Bangladesh was the backbone of the freedom struggle for independence from Pakistani misrule. Its historical importance and prestige it enjoyed in society are linked to the awareness and creation of public opinion.
The ultra-modern press marked its beginning only after the independence of Bangladesh. Today, press has come to occupy an undisputed position as the fourth and the strongest pillar of modern Bangladesh.
Print media, and for that ...