“Freedom of press is not a luxury. Over 2,000 participants from 140 countries took part in the two-day mega event that discussed all the aspects of freedom of media and freedom of expression. He also stressed the need for ensuring freedom of expression and right to information for the people through ‘media literacy’. DW believes in freedom of press, freedom of expression and right to information anywhere in the world, Limbourg said. “The freedom of press and freedom of expression are foundations of democracy,” said the DW chief, expressing his concern over the shrinking spaces for media in many countries in the world.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 07, 2019 14:26 UTC