Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh will join the rest of the world in observing World Press Freedom Day on Sunday through various programmes at a time when limited media and information literacy and weak verification practices are eroding public trust in credible journalism.

In 1993, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 3 May as World Press Freedom Day, marking a historic step toward promoting a free press and freedom of expression globally.

Since then, the global media landscape has undergone significant transformation, driven by the expansion of independent media and the rapid evolution of digital technologies.

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