Information and Broadcasting State Minister Yasser Khan Chowdhury has stressed that online news portals must engage professional journalists to maintain rigorous editorial standards and attract readership. Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Online Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (ONAB) at the Secretariat conference room on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the state minister highlighted that quality content is vital for audience retention and readership growth.
Read nextFive More Witnesses Testify in Graft Case Against Fugitive Former IGP Benazir AhmedAddressing the demands raised by portal owners, the state minister acknowledged that most proposals are rational, though noting that systemic reforms take time. He urged media outlets to act responsibly in combating terrorism, communalism, and fascism while honoring the sacrifices made for democracy and voting rights. Furthermore, he invited formal written submissions from owners to facilitate policy consideration and announced plans for subsequent dialogues with content creators, emphasizing that the government's singular guiding motto remains "Bangladesh First."
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