, Nov. 12 -- The Information Commission has begun implementing a 100-day work plan with a firm commitment to remain independent and neutral under the democratic government, said Chief Information Commissioner Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan on Thursday.

"We began our 100-day work plan with the belief that the Information Commission under a democratic government will remain impartial and independent," she said at a press briefing at the Information Commission building in the capital.

Responding to a question about the commission's position, Nahreen said she had repeatedly been asked whether the Information Commission would stand with the people or the government.

"My answer is unequivocal: the Information Commission will not stand with the p...