File photo of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka TribuneMomen questions the motive behind such statementsCriticising tweets by several Dhaka-based diplomats on the necessity of freedom of expression in Bangladesh, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen described their remarks as "unfortunate, disappointing and unacceptable". "They could have told us following diplomatic norms if they’ve anything to say," he told UNB on Friday. They shared their thoughts on importance of the press and media freedom to ensure access to reliable and fact-based information amid Covid-19 pandemic. The foreign minister said freedom cannot be honoured unless there is a responsibility, says the report. “The Foreign Minister also voiced annoyance for giving such coverage by some media outlets on their remarks saying such practices are not seen elsewhere,” reads the UNB report.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 08, 2020 15:22 UTC