Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has indicated it may revise its advertising policy to include online news portals and television channels in the distribution of official advertisements and supplements, benefits now largely reserved for print newspapers.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance during a pre-budget meeting with editors and senior journalists at the finance ministry on Saturday.

At present, newspapers receive most government advertisements, public notices and special supplements, while digital and broadcast outlets are largely excluded despite often carrying awareness campaigns and official messages free of charge.

Banglanews24.com Editor Tawhidul Islam Mintu told the meeting that some newspapers...