, June 16 -- Police officials and journalists from across the country have joined a three-day workshop in Dhaka aimed at strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the media while promoting freedom of expression, journalist safety and public order.

Titled "Promoting Freedom of Expression and Maintaining Public Order to Uphold Democracy and the Rule of Law," the workshop began on Tuesday at a city hotel under the UN Electoral Assistance Project BALLOT.

The programme is being organised by UNESCO in association with Bangladesh Police Headquarters.

A total of 27 police officials and 16 journalists are participating in the June 16-18 workshop, which seeks to enhance professional cooperation between law enforcement person...