Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The ability of journalists to work independently is an indicator of a nation's democratic principles, said Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Land A S M Saleh Ahmed.

"So, we want to see a transformed media where journalists can present the truth by delving deep into incidents without pressure from any side - where investigation becomes a collective pursuit of truth, and responsibility remains the core strength of journalism," he said on Saturday.

He made the remarks while addressing a policy dialogue titled 'Media Reform: Challenges and Policy Recommendations' as the chief guest at Dhaka International University (DIU) in the capital.

The Dhaka International University Journalists' Association organised the event.

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