, May 3 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the government has initiated the process of forming a strong Media Commission aimed at building an independent and responsible media framework in the country.

"Regulation does not mean control; rather, the government wants to play the role of a facilitator in ensuring a healthy and normal environment," the minister said at a discussion, marking the World Press Freedom Day, 2026 at the ministry in the capital.

This year's Bangladesh theme for the observance of the day is: "Independent and Responsible Media: A Key Partner in Establishing a Culture of Accountability."

The minister said the media sector is a vast and complex system and that the government do...