, Aug. 23 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said their party will form a commission to ensure free and transparent journalism if it returns to power.

"Journalism in Bangladesh was completely devastated during the fascist era. BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has always been vocal in favour of independent journalism. A commission will be formed in the future to ensure press freedom," he said.

Speaking at a seminar titled 'Journalism during fascist regime and present situation' at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), he alleged that the ruling Awami League has destroyed journalism in Bangladesh over the past 15 years.

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