Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Nobel Laureate in Economics Joseph E. Stiglitz has underscored the need for a clear work strategy, free opinion and freedom from unsolicited interference in journalism to uphold democratic values.

Addressing an international assembly in Vienna, Stiglitz highlighted the crucial role of public interest journalism in sustaining healthy, democratic societies amid the growing challenges of authoritarianism, disinformation, and artificial intelligence.

Speakers at the conference noted that suppression of dissent and obstruction of news publication are incompatible with the principles of a civilised society.

The three-day event, held in the Austrian capital from October 23 to 25, was organised by the International Press Inst...