Sangsad Bhaban, April 19 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday told the Parliament that a plan has been taken to set educational qualifications for journalists and create an online database aiming to ensuring the dignity of genuine journalists.

"In the era of free flow of information, to improve the quality of journalism, ensure the dignity of genuine journalists and prevent fake journalism, the Bangladesh Press Council has taken a plan to determine the educational qualifications of journalists and create an online database," he said, while replying to a scripted question from Jamaat lawmaker Md. Abdul Aleem (Bagerhat-4).

To combat misinformation and propaganda, the minister said his ministry has already ...