Ahead Of Sheikh Hasina's Address, Bangladesh Renews Media Broadcast Ban
The Bangladesh government has renewed a ban on media outlets broadcasting statements or press releases from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The directive, supported by the International Crimes Tribunal, aims to maintain national unity and security following the political upheaval that led to Hasina's departure.
Why it matters
The move underscores the ongoing political instability in Bangladesh and the government's efforts to control the narrative and suppress the influence of the ousted administration.
Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry has urged media outlets in the country to refrain from broadcasting any statements or press releases by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is scheduled to address a media event on Wednesday.In a statement, the Ministry said there are legal obligations not to do so.It said the government "once again specially requests all types of media in the country" (television, newspapers, online portals, and social media) to refrain from broadcasting any statements or press releases by Sheikh Hasina.The statement said that the government expects all media in the country to continue playing a united and responsible role "in safeguarding national unity".The statement said Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has previously issued an order prohibiting the broadcast and publication of statements by Sheikh…
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