Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman, popularly known as Partho, said Thursday that the government will not impede press freedom or interfere in professional duties of journalists.

"The government will not interfere in any way in the freedom of the media or the professional work of journalists," he said while addressing a program arranged to mark the 31st founding anniversary of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) in the capital.

Yeaser Khan Chowdhury, the state minister for information and broadcasting, was also present at the program.

"The media plays a significant role in Bangladesh's democratic journey, and the government is committed to ensuring an environment for a free and responsible press," Partho ...