Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Saturday described the draft National Media Commission and Broadcasting Commission Ordinances as a 'parting mockery' of public expectations for free media development.

The TIB said the demand for a unified, independent and effective media commission to ensure the development of free media and independent broadcasting in Bangladesh has existed for a long time, a demand that was also reflected in the report of the Media Reform Commission.

It, however, said the interim government remained entirely indifferent to implementing its recommendations despite more than ten months having passed since the submission of that report.

Instead, at the very final stage of its tenure, the ...