Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said they expect responsible journalism from the media outlets, especially at a time when they have 'enjoyed unprecedented freedom' over the past 18 months.

"Yet, time and again, they have failed to perform even the most basic journalistic checks," he said, noting that journalists are quick to lecture governments, politicians and powerful individuals about responsibility but when it comes time to look in the mirror, many choose to look away.

Alam made the remarks in a post from his verified Facebook account while describing the incidents that took place on Friday.

On Friday, Abdullah Al Jaber, a longtime associate of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, was injured during...