Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the government to
reform various ‘black laws’ imposed on newspapers and the media over the past
17 years. The laws are being reviewed, and necessary reform initiatives are
underway, according to Atikur Rahman Rumon, the prime minister’s additional
press secretary.
The Prime Minister’s Office organized a news conference to
mark the completion of five months since the elected government assumed office
following the 13th National Parliamentary Elect...