Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury on Friday said the government believes in a free press and is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for journalists.

"The government firmly believes in the full freedom of the media and has ensured a favorable environment for journalists to perform their professional duties without any fear or intimidation," he said, while addressing the orientation of the 'Rafiq Hilali English Excellence Programme-2026' and a reception for outstanding SSC and Dakhil students as chief guest at Kendua Upazila Public Hall in Netrokona.

He also said, "Along with ensuring press freedom the Press Council is also working to prevent 'yellow journalism' and misinf...