Dhaka:Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman declared that the people will not allow forces of pro-fascism and autocracy to re-enter politics or engage in terrorism within the country.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Asaduzzaman made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a special general meeting of the Dhaka-based Jhenaidah Journalists' Forum at the Jatiya Press Club. He emphasized that those attempting to bring a death-row convict back to Bangladesh through bomb attacks and intimidation have failed to understand the resolve of the people. The minister highlighted that many individuals involved in terrorist activities have been apprehended, and the government possesses information and evidence about those involved in such actions.
The minister underscored the significant role of journalism and mass media, noting that the media has earned public trust. He urged journalists to maintain this trust and to stand against unethical and yellow journalism. Asaduzzaman called on journalists to act responsibly, advocating for truth and justice, and against injustice, drugs, and corruption. He also reassured that the government would support journalists whenever necessary.
Asaduzzaman pointed out that there have been no incidents of extrajudicial killings or enforced disappearances in the past nine months, and that the government is moving away from the practice of police filing false cases. He urged the media to highlight the government's positive initiatives aimed at ensuring people's rights, expressing the government's intention to proceed correctly based on accurate information.
Prime Minister's assistant (political) Md Rashed Khan also attended the program as a special guest, with Jhenaidah Journalists' Forum, Dhaka president Mehedi Hasan Palash presiding. Forum's general secretary Shahnaz Begum Polly moderated the event, and senior journalist Khairul Alam Bokul addressed the meeting, along with other notable attendees.