This is the first formal statement from the association that emerged recently with aims to protect editorial freedom and promote responsible journalism. “The media in Bangladesh, as elsewhere in the world, has diligently reported on the progress and hearings of myriad high-profile cases. “Since the media has been publishing and broadcasting news in this manner for quite some time, it is unclear as to why the Supreme Court Secretariat deemed it necessary to pass this order now, calling it a ‘recent’ issue,” the Guild said. “From that point of view, we believe, it is necessary for the court/judiciary to clarify the situation,” it added. “We agree and are well aware that media should avoid comment or observations on the proceedings in the courtroom during trial.

Source: bd News24 May 19, 2019 14:48 UTC