Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the interim government will take steps to implement the Media Reform Commission's proposals without any delay.
“We want to implement the reform proposals that are immediately implementable. For that, I would like the Reform Commission to submit the recommendations quickly that need to be done immediately or can be implemented quickly,” he said.
Dr Yunus termed the work of the Media Reform Commission led by senior journalist Kamal Ahmed invaluable.
He suggested working towards making this report available to other people, including students of journalism departments of universities.
The Media Reform Commission submitted its report to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna.
Senior journalist Kamal Ahmed, who is heading the Media Reform Commission, also had a meeting with the Chief Adviser.
Commission members were present at that time.
After receiving information from the Commission that Bangladeshi television channels cannot be viewed from abroad because domestic television channels are forced to use a specific satellite, Dr Yunus said the government will take necessary measures so that Bangladeshis living abroad and interested foreigners can watch Bangladeshi television channels.
Briefing the reporters, Kamal Ahmed said they want to see quality newspapers, TV channels and radios survive through "fair and transparent" competition.
He said the media is seeking accountability from the politicians and the bureaucrats but the question is there about the accountability of mass media.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam was present during the media briefing.
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