Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Senior journalists on Monday urged the Election Commission to demonstrate firmness and a strong commitment to ensure a level-playing field and effectively fight abuse of AI and social media for holding the 13th parliamentary election in a fair and festive manner.

""Those who conducted the last elections are now on the dock (being made accountable). So, there is apprehension that you may face the same fate. You have to act, do or die. Perhaps a more dangerous authoritarian may sit on our shoulders. So, it is time to show firmness. We expect it from you," Kaler Kantho Editor and Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz.

Senior journalists, including editors of leading print and online media outlets, placed a series of reco...