Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- The government is preparing amendments to the Press Council Act to strengthen media accountability, introduce journalist registration and empower the Press Council to act against false, misleading and unethical reporting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said.

Replying to a question from NCP MP Md. Abul Hasnat, the minister said the government remains committed to ensuring media freedom, professionalism, accountability and responsible journalism.

He said the government does not support unauthorised, unprofessional or unethical activities carried out in the name of mobile journalism.

To address these issues, the government has proposed amending the Press Council Act, 1974, to transform t...