, Feb. 1 -- UNDP Resident Representative for Bangladesh Stefan Liller on Sunday said the election reporting today extends far beyond national borders and laid emphasis on maintaining three essential things - accuracy, neutrality and ethical judgment - while electoral reporting.

He said that reports produced by journalists in Bangladesh are closely followed by diplomats, international observers, development partners, investors and global media outlets.

"As a result, election narratives can influence international confidence, diplomatic engagement and perceptions of a country's image and democratic maturity," he said, adding that this places a particular responsibility on journalists covering elections in a diplomatic context.

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