Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Saleh Shibly, the newly appointed Press Secretary to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Saturday said that a responsible, independent and democratic media is essential for establishing an accountable government.

"After taking on this responsibility, I would like to say that the plan Tarique Rahman has made to build a democratic, humane and self-reliant Bangladesh, with the participation of democracy- and freedom-loving people, requires a government that is accountable to people through their votes," he said.

Talking to reporters at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, Shibly also said, "A prerequisite for establishing a democratic and accountable government is a responsible, independent and democratic media."

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