Bangladesh, May 18 -- g a dedicated Media Commission or significantly strengthening the existing Press Council.

The prime minister's instruction to the information minister to show measurable progress by July was viewed by the editors as a positive first step, although they said they would closely monitor follow-up actions.

The meeting also discussed the need for a self-regulatory framework within the media industry.

In response, the Editors' Council said it plans to draft and adopt a formal code of conduct for journalists by July 2026, reflecting the industry's willingness to balance press freedom with accountability.

The council also raised concerns over cases filed against journalists, saying many such cases appear to be harassmen...