DHAKA, Jan. 26 -- A press conference titled "Soft power, hard abuse: The media mafia of the Awami League" was held at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity today. Organized by The Future Forum as part of a series of conferences, the event spotlighted media manipulation during the tenure of the ousted Awami League government.

Dhaka Lit Fest founder Ahsan Akbar accused the previous government of funneling significant resources into controlling local media and promoting a global narrative to its advantage. Highlighting the 2018 Digital Security Act as a key tool for stifling dissent, Akbar claimed the Awami League invested heavily in international lobbying and propaganda efforts.

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